Eastern Association Substitute Preachers
Substitute Preachers
This list is to help churches find a preacher to fill in for a Sunday or two. We have included people we believe are capable preachers, but they may not all be authorized to perform the sacraments (for example, some of these people are MIDs or lay ministers).
Pastors on this list represent a wide variety of theological perspectives and preaching styles. Congregations seeking a substitute preacher may wish to discuss their expectations with candidates before inviting them to preach.
These lists are maintained by the Association Committees on Ministry, and ministers who want to be included should contact the COM Chairs for their Association.
If your church needs a substitute preacher to cover for a longer period of time, please contact:
Rev. Nicole Havelka
Interim Minister for Search and Call Discernment
(314) 301-9842 (mobile)
Click here to schedule an appointment with Rev. Havelka
Eastern Association Substitute Preachers:
Sara Andler
636-577-8765: 404 School St Apt 7 O'Fallon, MO 63366: sandlerdahl@gmail.com
Member in Discernment and a Seminary Student. l am called to serve God's kingdom as a pastor and would like to start using my classroom knowledge in real-life experiences. The experiences as a pulpit supply pastor will allow me to grow as a pastor while I continue my education. l would be willing to drive up to 1 hour - one way- for pulpit supply.
Rev. David Arndt
314-503-2240: 2905 Hilldale, Brentwood, MO 63144: davidarndt2905@gmail.com
Retired UCC authorized minister available to congregations within 75 mile radius of Eden Seminary. UCC. Ordained 1976. "To help congregations where the settled pastor is temporarily absent, to meet friends I haven't met yet, to practice my profession, at least some."
Max Bade
636-228-4349, 595 Femme Osage Creek Road., Augusta, MO 63332. Willing to serve within a 50 mile radius of home.
Rev. Fred Brandenburg
573-486-8852 : 1995 Sand Plant Road, Hermann, MO 65041
Retired UCC authorized minister available within a reasonable distance of Hermann, MO.
Rev. Dianna Niemann-Harris
573-560-8114 : 22255 Pike 118, Louisiana, MO 63353 : willowspirit@hotmail.com
Willing to travel in both Eastern and St. Louis Associations. Willing to consider short-term arrangements with a congregation.
Rev. Carolyn Held
314-939-1101 (office) : 7495 Hardscrapple Dr. Apt. B, St. Louis, MO 63123 : cheld@lydiashouses.org
Currently serving as Chaplain at Lydia's House. Ordained 2005. Available in the St. Louis Metro and some of Eastern Association.
Rev. John Kinnard
636-856-0627/636-856-4038: 31 Austin Hill Court, Wentzville, MO 63385: jhk_1@msn.com
Retired DOC minister from Lynchburg, VA. Served churches in DOC, UCC and United Methodist. Moved to Wentzville five years ago and looking to become active in ministry again. I seek to bring my experience in both the business world and ministry together. Available to serve most anytime for short or extended periods as needed.
Sam Roethemeyer
770 Aspen Dr., Jackson, 63755; golfingsammy@hotmail.com; cell 573-579-2069, other 573-243-2288
UCC, Eastern Assoc., retired, Eastern Association area, Boundary Training 10/1/15. "Retired and glad to serve in churches and for pastors needing supply in the Eastern and St. Louis Associations.
Rev. Susan Shumway
636-544-6183 : N Kern O'Fallon, MO 63366 : uccsss@yahoo.com
Chaplain at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Ordained 2005. Available to churches in St. Louis and Eastern associations.
Rev. John Silea
636-233-8338 : St. Peters, MO 63376 : johnsilea@gmail.com
Retired UCC authorized minister. Available to churches in the Eastern Association.
Rev. Ron Williams
314-222-3739 : Florissant, MO
Retired UCC authorized minister available in St. Louis metro area and the Eastern Association