Corey McDonald
SENIOR Pastor

Corey McDonald is a native of Kansas City, Missouri where he attended college in Central Missouri graduating with a degree in Business and Administration. After school Corey started a business career as an Entrepreneur, a career that lasted more than 26 years owning and developing two successful businesses. During that time he also served three congregations as a participant in various ministries ultimately serving as pastor of Summit Springs Community Church.

These experiences all worked together to prepare him for the work and ministry at New Springs Community Presbyterian Church where Corey serves as Pastor. In addition to having been ordained to preach the gospel for over ten years, Corey continued his studies from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.

Corey and wife Erica enjoy participating in the life of the church and taking time for activities such as, reading, sports, music, grilling, and cycling. They enjoy opening their home to family and friends, desiring to serve and encourage others both inside and outside of the church. Corey and Erica are parents to three boy’s, Corey 16, Eryk 13, Ashton 11, and are happy and excited about bringing the boys up in the faith and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

​In addition to his preaching and teaching duties Pastor McDonald makes frequent calls to hospitals, nursing facilities and local shut-ins to meet people for the purpose of discipleship and building up the church. Corey takes seriously his responsibility to teach the truth of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible. He is guided by the Confessions of the reformed faith, understanding them to be a reliable source for understanding God's Word. 

DUANE WASHINGTON
ASSOCIATE Pastor

Duane grew up in the KCMO area for the first 25 yrs of his life and graduated from Paseo High School. He came to know the Lord at the age of 16. He has walked with the Lord for 40 yrs. He established a Church in Los Angeles, CA that is still going strong. He's been married to his lovely wife, Shirley, for 37 yrs. They have 2 children Natasha and Duane Jr, and 3 grandchildren Elijah, BreAnna and Warren. Duane enjoys reading spiritual books and fishing.

One of his favorite verses is Galatians 2:20,  "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." 

Alex Sons
STUDENT Minister for PULSE
​Worship leader

Alex is an elder, student minister, and worship leader in our Worship Ministry. He believes it is important to make people know that they are loved and valued, especially friends and family. Alex is a huge sports nut and enjoys watching and debating sports in his free time. 

Alex is excited at the opportunity our church has to show Christ to a world that desperately needs Him. One of his favorite quotes is from Nelson Mandela. "It always seems impossible until it's done."

JOHN SIMPSON
Pastoral care needs (retired)

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John has been married to his wonder wife, Carol, for 56 years.  They have 6 children, two boys they brought into the world and four girls they adopted.
He is a retired financial planner and broker, and retired Presbyterian minister.  After retiring he went to work for  JC Penney, selling men's clothes. He loves sports and the teams he follows closely are the Royals, Chiefs, and KU basketball. John says, "I love our church and helping out where I can."

AIMEE STARR
​COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Aimee Starr is our Children's Ministry Coordinator and Communications Director. She feels blessed to have the opportunity to share God's word and love with the world through ministry. Finding a relationship with Christ has given her the strength and courage to tackle anything God calls her to.

​New Springs has helped her to grow closer to God through serving and learning side by side with other Christ Followers. She loves that our church welcomes EVERYONE no matter where they are on their faith journey and is a community that wants to do good, not just receive it.

Sammantha craft
KIDSPRINGS director

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Karen Taylor
elder

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ED smith
elder

Ed has worked along several pastors coaching in areas of finance and servant leadership and served in a support position of leadership to men in prison. He loves his role at New Springs because it allows him to serve as a leader in our church to grow the Lord's church. His life was transformed by Jesus when He became the Lord of his life. New Springs has helped him grow in his relationship with God through humility by serving wherever needed including serving on the Session, in the children's ministry, cleaning the church, and landscaping. Ed enjoys keeping fit by going to the gym regularly and playing golf. His favorite worship song is by Hillary Scott "Thy Will Be Done." A bible verse that is dear to him is Ephesians 3:4-6 "Be anxious for nothing."

Phyllis Hensen
elder

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Phyllis worked for the Social Security Administration for almost 40 years before retiring. She is honored to serve as an elder at New Springs where community outreach is a focus. She loves all the friends and how it feels like a family here. Her relationship with Christ gives her the comfort of knowing where she belongs and to whom she belongs. The two great commandments to love the Lord with all your might, mid and strength and love your neighbor as yourself are close to her heart and she is inspired by Psalm 23. Phyllis loves watching old westerns and playing with her grandson.

Lisa Collins
elder

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RUSS STARR
elder

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PATRICK PRUITT
elder

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Patrick moved to Jackson County in 2003 when he married his wife, Pearle. Patrick is a clinical social worker and specializes in trauma and Indian Child Welfare. Patrick offers free tobacco cessation treatment for people coming to the free health clinic on the third Sunday of each month. Please get in touch with Patrick, should you need assistance with this.Patrick is an avid student of history, especially about people who have been oppressed; if we do not remember where we have been, we will surely return there and repeat the same mistakes. Patrick is a firm believer in social justice and equality for all, and he believes that this should never be conditional, as God’s love for us is never conditional.

PEARLE PRUITT
MISSIONS COORDINATOR

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CARVA WHITE
WORSHIP COORDINATOR

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MELODY JONAS
Church Secretary

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Melody is our church secretary and currently a student at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, studying Biology. She also volunteers on our worship team. She began attending New Springs Community in the Fall of 2016, and she is so thankful to have found such a wonderful group of people. 

While her career plans may change as frequently as the weather, her priority is to help others. She could not be happier to have the opportunity to both work and volunteer at a church that makes serving the community its number one priority. ​
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​Address:  1800 NE Independence Ave. 
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Sunday Service:  10:30 a.m.
Phone:   816-246-7474
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