PASTOR: Ben Wescoatt

Pastor Ben Wescoatt was born in Chico, California, but has also lived in Indiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Georgia. Previously, Pastor Wescoatt served as an officer in the United States navy and as an associate professor of mathematics at Valdosta State University. His wife Joanna and he have four children: Sean, Gabriella, Alexandra, and Natalie.

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR: Suzanne Mannelli

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OPERATIONS MANAGER/ADMINISTRATOR: Jonah Drush

Jonah works double duty when it comes to church work. Not only does he work full-time at St. Johns, he also works part-time at Epiphany Lutheran Church on Holly Hills as their Office Administrator. When Jonah is not working at a church, he is at the bowling alley, watching sports, or spending time with his wife Victoria.

ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Nabin Samal

Originally from Bhutan, Pastor Samal lives in St. Louis. He and his wife have four children. He enjoys visiting new places and playing Carrombord. He is excited about serving in God’s Kingdom and taking care of His flock at St. Johns.

ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Ratna Mangar

Pastor Mangar is from Kafley Tar, Bhutan, but now calls St. Louis home. He enjoys playing sports like soccer and volleyball and visiting the Botanical Gardens and the Zoo. He and his wife have a son. He is excited about serving the congregation at St. Johns and also helping the Nepali ministry there.

COMPASS DIRECTOR:
Jaylynn Mennel

COMMUNITY EVANGELIST: Pastor Idonis King