817 SW Harrison, Topeka, KS 66612  785-233-9601

Church Staff

Church Staff

Sandra Nichols

Pastor, Head of Staff

The Rev. Sandra Nichols began her work here in 2014. Sandra studied music at the conservatory at University of Missouri, Kansas City before beginning her theological education. Sandra holds an M.A. in Religious Education from the Claremont School of Theology in addition to a M.Div. from Central Baptist Theological Seminary. Ordained in 2007, Sandra served as the associate pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Lee’s Summit, Missouri through June 2014. She has a deep love of seeking the places where God’s word connects with everyday life, as well as helping people discern how God is working within them; she is also passionate about education, stewardship, team-building, creative worship and radical hospitality.

snichols@fpctopeka.org

Kevin Kellim

Director of Music

Dr. Kevin Kellim has served as FPC Music Director since 1990. He conducts the Chancel Choir, supervises the scheduling of soloists and guest musicians, and serves on related committees at the church. He received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Southwest Baptist University, a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from Kansas State University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting from The University of Kansas. He recently retired as the choral director at Washburn University, a position he had held since 1992.  

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Will Hartner

Videographer

 

Will joined the staff in May 2021.  

Penny Allton

Office Assisstant

Dina Pannabecker Evans

Organist

Treven Broxterman

Videographer

Steve Johnson

Facilities Manager

Cynthia Neufeld Smith

Assistant Organist