Pastoral Staff
Rev. Dr. Susan R. Andrews
Interim Pastor
I have been in love with the church all my life. Both my father and grandfather were Presbyterian ministers, and going to church as a child was as familiar as brushing my teeth. Though I studied religion in college in the late 60s, pastoral ministry was the farthest thing from my mind – because I had never seen a woman pastor. But then the college chaplain encouraged me to explore…[Read more]
Rev. Dr. Dieter U. Heinzl
Associate Pastor
I was born and raised in Nuremberg, Germany, have lived in the United States since 1987 and am holding dual citizenship—just like the guy from the Bourne Identity … if you are a movie fan. My journey in the US has taken me from Houston to Austin, Texas, to Princeton, New Jersey, and, finally to St. Louis, in August, 2001…[Read more]
Rev. Melanie Smith
Associate Pastor
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and called Spokane, WA home for 24 years. When I went off to college I knew that I loved working with children, youth, and their families and dreamed of being a pediatric nurse. But biochemistry quickly changed my mind. During my sophomore year at Whitworth University, I took a religion course…[Read more]
Program Staff
Mr. David Erwin
Minister of Music
I have been Minister of Music at Ladue Chapel since 2005. I am responsible for the overall music program, which is both my calling and my joy. I direct the Chancel Choir, Youth Choir, Carol Choir, Chorister Choir, Chapel Ringers and Gen/Rev Ringers. I play the organ for Sunday services, as well as for weddings and funerals…[Read more]
Rev. Courtney Chandler
Director of Faith Formation and Family Ministry
I grew up in Lawrenceville, Georgia. At the age of thirteen, I announced to my family that I was going to be a minister when I grew up. Being a young girl from the south, my mother explained to me that I didn’t need to be a pastor, but I could marry one. So, I compromised and did both… [Read more]
Mrs. Anne Peacock
Director of Spiritual Life
I have been a member of Ladue Chapel since 1975, when my family moved here from York, PA. As a student, I was very active in youth fellowship, taught Sunday School, attended mission trips, and enjoyed singing in choir and ringing handbells. After receiving a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from The College of Wooster in Ohio, I volunteered with youth ministry, and have been on staff at Ladue Chapel since 1994…[Read more]
Mrs. Julie Walther-Scheibel
New Member Coordinator
Mr. Tom Sargent
Director of Finance & Facilities
Greetings! I joined the Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church family as Church Business Administrator in February of 2016. I had previously served as Director of Finance and Operations for Villa Duchesne Oak Hill School in a position similar to my responsibilities here at Ladue Chapel. My past experience also includes serving as Vice President of Finance for the Sunmark Foods Division of Nestle Foods USA for a period of 20 years…[Read more]
Play Day Out & Nursery School
Mrs. Karen Valvero
Director, Ladue Chapel Nursery School
Support Staff
Mrs. Suzanne Williams
Financial Assistant
Custodial Staff
Mr. John Poelker
Maintenance Supervisor
Ms. Rian Beaulieu
Maintenance
Mr. Warren Thomason
Maintenance
