Leadership
Rev. Patrick Moore, Senior Pastor
Rev. Patrick Moore is the pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church. Rev. Patrick returned from his second tour to Iraq in December 2008 where he served as a Chaplain in the Army National Guard.
He is married to Rev. Stephanie Moore and together they are blended family with three wonderful children: Drake, Keely, and Cole.
Rev. Patrick’s passions include Trinitarian theology, lowering institutional and personal anxiety, the Kansas City Royals, and the Baylor Bears.
You can meet Rev. Patrick each Sunday at our 9AM worship service. Come join us!
Email: patrick@trinitykc.org
Cathleen Burnett, Deacon, relates to Trinity's Outreach Committee. She is an associate professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Missouri-KC (or UMKC).
Her research has focused on elderly offenders and now on the death penalty. She teaches a variety of courses in criminal justice. She has been in Kansas City since 1979. Cathleen earned her doctorate at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN.
She has been active in the United Methodist Women, served eight years on the Board of Diaconal Ministry and now serves on the Conference Ordained Ministry Team. Cathleen is co-chair of the Order of Deacons for the Annual Conference. She presently serves on the Advisory Council of the Western Missouri Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty.
Email: burnettc@umkc.edu
Becky Stevens, Director of Vocal Music, has a degree in Music Education and Music Therapy. She went to undergraduate school at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and attended KU for graduate studies.
Becky began as the vocal music director in the fall of 1998, and loves the opportunity to work with many talented church members in the choir and through special music. She works to bring a variety of music to the worship service.
Upon arriving in KC, she and her husband, Jeff, started looking for a church that would fit their views on inclusivity. They were excited to find Trinity UMC, where they felt the people were warm, welcoming, and genuinely interested in making all people feel at home in the church.
Email: biglooby@gmail.com
Robert H. Rowlett, Director of Instrumental Music, earned his Bachelor's degree in organ performance and sacred music at the University of South Dakota. He holds a Master's Degree encompassing organ and voice performance, and music pedagogy from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.
Robert serves as Director of Instrumental Music and Organist at Trinity. While at Trinity, Robert works from his studio instructing students in piano, voice and organ. Currently he serves on the staff at the Community of Christ world headquarters in Independence, Missouri presenting organ recitals and playing for services year round. Robert also serves as the choral accompanist for the Turner Unified School Districts high school and middle school.
Email: rrowlett@gmail.com
