Staff

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Pastor Frank Gore
Pastor Gore was born in Warren Ohio, one of five children. He graduated from Howland High School and served in the United States Navy. He is a graduate of Kent State University with a BA in Science. He attended Trinity Lutheran Seminary where he received his Masters in Divinity.

Pastor Gore is married and shares four children with his wife, Wanda. Before moving to Conneaut he served as a part time Chaplain with Trinity Health Systems in Columbus Ohio. He also served as Pastoral Assistant at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Pickerington Ohio. He accepted the call to serve Good Shepherd in Conneaut in the spring of 2005.

In addition to his ministry at Good Shepherd, Pastor Frank is active in the Conneaut community. He is part of the local Revitalization Committee, the Gateway Building Project and the Conneaut Area Ministerial Association, and is the chairman of the Salvation Army in Conneaut.

And now a word from Pastor Frank!

Shirley Brookhouser, Secretary
Shirley Brookhouser has served as the church secretary for Good Shepherd since November 1997. In addition to her administrative work and coordination of office staff, she continues to volunteer in many areas of ministry within the congregation. Shirley will cheerfully assist you during church office hours on Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. Call 440-599-9090 or email her at goodshepherd@suite224.net.

Clarissa Murtha, Secretarial Assistant
Chris Murtha serves as the Secretarial Assistant at Good Shepherd. A long time member of Good Shepherd and the Good Shepherd choir, she has also served as the financial secretary since 1998. Chris is married with four grown children and is also the fiscal officer for Monroe Township. Chris is in the church office on Fridays from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm and can be reached by calling (440) 599-8908 or at goodshepherd@suite224.net.

Kathy Vaux-Paden, Senior Community Coordinator
Kathy Vaux-Paden is the Senior Community Coordinator. Having been active in her church since her youth, Kathy also teaches Sunday School and was the VBS director. In her spare time, she volunteers with 4H and other service organizations. Kathy is married to Ty and has three grown children and four grandchildren. For information about current senior activities, contact us at goodshepherd@suite224.net.

Chris and Mark Cameron, Youth Coordinators
Chris and Mark Cameron are the current Youth Coordinators. They are in their first year as volunteer Youth Coordinators. For information about current youth activities, contact us at goodshepherd@suite224.net.

Musical Directors

Shawn Sackett, Good Shepherd Choir Director
After being a member of the Good Shepherd Choir since high school, Shawn Sackett became the choir's director in the fall of 2004. His many years of experience in the group helped prepare him to grow into this leadership role. Being the choir director in the congregation in which he grew up is a wonderful experience for Shawn! For more information regarding the Good Shepherd Choir, please go here.

Bobbi Boles, Music Coordinator 11:00 am/ Adult and Youth Handbell Director
Bobbie Boles, Music Coordinator for the 11:00 am service, has served the Good Shepherd congregation as organist since 1995 and became the adult handbell director in the fall of 2004. A church organist for nearly 45 years, she is also a high school secretary and works extensively with band and chorus students for contests and performances. For more information regarding the Adult Handbell Choir, please go here.

Jim Fuller, Music Coordinator 8:30 am/Youth Choir Director
Jim Fuller is Music Coordinator for the 8:30 am Worship service. He has been a church musician since 1998. Jim also teaches privately at the Conneaut Community Center for the Arts and the Ashtabula Arts Center, coaches high school brass players, and plays professionally with local Christian and jazz bands.

Stephanie Gildone, Cherub Choir Director
Stephanie Gildone is the Cherub Choir Director.

Michelle Jewell, Cherub Choir Accompanist
Michelle Jewell is the Cherub Choir Accompanist.