PLYMOUTH STAFF
Pastors & Ministers
Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Valerie Miller-Coleman
In 2019, Valerie became the first female Senior Pastor in Plymouth's 167-year history. Valerie's leadership has brought to Plymouth visionary innovation and energy. At Plymouth, Valerie has built and nurtured a solid spiritual foundation for an active, alive, and social justice-oriented community of faith.
785-843-3220 ext. 1
Minister of Music & Fine Arts
Kim Manz
Kim has served as Plymouth's Minister of Music & Fine Arts since 2007. An extremely talented musician and excellent educator, if you have musical or artistic talent, Kim is more than excited to give you a stage at Plymouth to share these talents with the community.
785-843-3220 ext. 3
Associate Pastor
Rev. Caroline Lawson Dean
Caroline joined Plymouth's staff in 2019 and quickly became a mentor, teacher, and spiritual leader to our dynamic youth group. Plymouth's youth and mission ministries thrive under Caroline's leadership, a powerful and thoughtful voice for social justice concerns in Lawrence and beyond.
785-843-3220 ext. 2
Pastor of Care & Welcome
Rev. Heather Coates
In 2022, Heather joined the Plymouth staff to serve as our Pastor of Care & Welcome. A Kansas native, calling Lawrence home for 20+ years, she has served at churches and in schools throughout the local area. Heather is a gifted pastor and is thankful to be able to share her gifts for hospitality and pastoral care with the Plymouth community.
785-843-3220 ext. 6
Church Staff
Director of Operations
Jaron Asher
Jaron has served as Plymouth's Operations Director since 2023.
785-843-3220 ext. 7
Administrative Assistant
Ann Lounsbury
Ann has served as Plymouth's Administrative Assistant since 2022.
785-843-3220 ext. 8
Communications
Russ Ware
Russ has served in Communications at Plymouth since 2022.
Staff Accountant
Melissa Praderio
Melissa has served as Plymouth's Staff Accountant since 2021.
785-843-3220 ext. 1013
Facilities Manager
Matt Del Vecchio
Faith Formation Administrator
Kara Young Eun Horrix
Matt has served as Plymouth's Facilities Manager since 2023.
785-843-3220