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our leadership
Lead Pastor; Interim Pastor Ministries
Office Manager; Finance Assistant
Children's Ministry Director
Paul started to serve at Compass in November 2024 as the Interim Lead Pastor, having served in churches of all sizes—small, medium, large, and megachurch—in regions as diverse as Alaska, Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas, Ohio, and Montana. He and his wife, Brenda, quickly settled into the family culture at Compass. They both enjoy hiking, camping, kayaking, music, and studying the Bible.
Peggy and her family were part of the Compass community for many years; now she is serving as the Office Manager and Finance Assistant. Peggy and her husband, Kevin, live on a farm where they raised four kids and currently raise produce and dairy cows. She sees her work as a way to serve the Lord and support the mission of Compass. In her free time, Peggy enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with family.
Heather brings decades of experience with children through her work as a public school teacher, Sunday School teacher, and homeschooling mom to 3 (now grown) sons. Heather and her husband, Steve, raised their family at Compass. Her passion for seeing children come to know, love, and follow Jesus motivates her in her current role as director. When she’s not serving in ministry, you’ll likely find her enjoying coffee or lunch with friends, reading a good book, planning trips to national parks with Steve, or spending time with their adult children. She looks forward to meeting and ministering to the kids and families God brings to Compass!
Worship Director
Diana jumped right into serving on the worship team at Compass when she and her husband, Justin, and their 2 kids moved to Columbia in 2022. Singing all her life, she enjoys using her gifts to help people connect with the Lord through music and helping leaders connect administratively. You can also find her dancing, laughing, and deep cleaning.
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Youth & Young Adult Coordinator
Elder Board Chair
Ethan moved to Columbia in 2020 and attended the University of Missouri, and after graduating in 2024 became full time staff with the Navigators at Mizzou. He has been attending and serving at Compass ever since. He has a passion for discipleship and brings that to all of his relationships. In his free time, he loves watching and playing sports, mostly football and baseball, and working out.
Duff and his wife Marian have been attending Compass for well over 20 years. Their 3 children are all married to wonderful spouses and they are enjoying the growing families. Duff has served in a variety of roles during his time at Compass and currently leads with the Elders in the role of Chair. In his free time, you can find him with grandkids or woodworking.
Deacon Chair
Justin moved to Columbia in 2022 and is married to Diana, and they have 2 kids. With a passion for clarity and polity, he took on the role of Deacon Board Chair during our season of transition in 2024. He looks forward to continuing to serve the church with his gifts. In his free time, he enjoys board games, hanging out with his birds, or reading.
Treasurer
Shelly had attended Compass for many years until her job took her out of state, but she returned and jumped right back in during the summer of 2024. When the position of Treasurer was vacant, she knew her skills in engineering would serve her well. She quickly plugged back in and also volunteers in the church office. Shelly enjoys traveling, sewing/crafts, and volunteering.
Tech Coordinator
Cameron and his wife Hannah both grew up attending Compass and have remained actively involved in the church community. In his role as Tech Coordinator, Cameron leads and supports the church’s technical operations to ensure a smooth and effective worship experience. Beyond his service at Compass, he enjoys golfing, experimenting with new technology, and spending quality time with Hannah and their two children.
Martin and his wife Amy have been members at Compass since 2004, the year they moved to Columbia. They have two grown children. Martin is on the faculty of the Mizzou geology department. He enjoys gardening, making things from the produce of his garden, rocks and minerals, and contributing to the work of building God's kingdom.
Andy and his wife Gail have lived in Columbia since 1990. They have attended Compass since 2005, faithfully serving in a variety of roles over the years. He is a retired Optometrist and spends his free time reading, woodworking, and doing home maintenance. They also enjoy traveling. He and Gail have two beloved schnauzers, Archie and Allie.
Mark has attended Compass since moving to Columbia in 2007. He believes the local church should play an active role in a Christian's life and is part of God’s plan to build His Kingdom. Mark is involved in several church ministries and has been an Elder since May 2025. He and his wife Debbie were married in 2015. Mark is a business coach and entrepreneur, and Debbie is a nurse. They live in Columbia with their dog, Woof.
Facilities Director
Gary has been with Compass almost since its inception. Once he retired he began serving with the Facilities Team and has also served on the Church Board a number of times. You can find Gary at church taking care of the building and property, spending time with his wife and granddaughters, and enjoying good bbq.