Wichita United Church of Christ is currently searching for a new pastor.
Director of Music
John Goering
John has been part of the team since 2016. He can also be found performing around Wichita in various jazz, Latin, and classical settings, including leading his own jazz trio and 7-piece Cubana Bop Latin jazz ensemble and performances with the Wichita Symphony Pops Orchestra.
John is an assistant music professor in the School of Music at Wichita State University, where his courses include jazz piano, jazz arranging, jazz history, World Music, and direction of the university salsa band, Banda Hispanica. Jon also maintains a private studio teaching piano lessons for students of all ages, from beginning through advanced. John earned his Master of Music in Piano Performance from Wichita State in July, 2001. For a complete resume, click here.
Choir Director
Ryan Roderick
Wichita UCC
Church Leadership
2026-2027 Church Board
The Church Board oversees governance and operation of the congregation. They function on a consensus model and coordinate with staff on operational concerns and long-term planning in the life of the church. Board members are elected to a two-year term and the Board elects its own officers. Board members must be active members of the congregation who have a proven track record of giving their time, talents, and treasure on behalf of the work of the congregation.
Moderator: Stephen Monroe
Clerk: Irish Gibson
Financial Secretary: Mike West
Treasurer: Emily Little-Rix
At Large: Dana Miller, Cypress Brannon, Alan Vancil, Kimberly Rix