Meet theTeam

Senior Pastor: Kathleen Rinear

B.A.     English Syracuse University
M.A.    English California State University, Long Beach
M.Div. Chicago Theological Seminary
Certificate in Spiritual Guidance: Sienna Center, Racine, WI

In her previous calling, Kathleen taught college composition, critical thinking, and business writing at colleges and universities in California, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin. She also administered a writing proficiency testing program and a college writing center.

Called to ministry as a second career, Kathleen has served small, medium and large congregations in the Southwest and Northeast Wisconsin Associations of the United Church of Christ. She received a Certificte in Spiritual Guidance from the Sienna Center in Racine, WI. In addition to being a pastor, she is an avid reader, singer, storyteller, gardener, and quilter.

Consulting Pastor: John Jewell

B.A.     William Jewell College
M.Div. Colgate-Rochester Divinity School
D.Min. San Francisco Theological Seminary

John serves BCC as a part time consulting pastor to assist the leadership and senior pastor in areas where they discern special needs. John has served congregations in New York, Illinois and Wisconsin for over 40 years. He was Assistant Professor of Ministry and Technology at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.

John is an amateur winemaker, sometimes writer and devoted lover of all things "outdoors.". He is an avid cyclist and dreams of one day doing the Ride Across America tour.

"My life's bible verse is, "The joy of the Lord is my strength," (Nehemiah 8:10). C.S. Lewis quipped, "If there is no joy in your faith, there's a leak in your Christianity somewhere!" When we are authentic as a church, we are a place of profound joy.

Administrative Assistant: Sue Hrobar

Sue Hrobar has served BCC for 11 years as Administrative Assistant. She is the "voice" of BCC when you call and the person many people first meet when they come to the church. Sue has keen interests in the Arts and serves on the Wisconsin Conference UCC Arts Committee.

Children's Learning Programs: Angela Graf

 Angela Graf has been the Co-coordinator of Children's Ministry for BCUCC since 2007. She has been a member of BCUCC for 11 years and volunteered in other capacities such a church school teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, nursery volunteer, Fellowship board member, Christian Education board member and church council representative. Angela is a Wisconsin certified teacher who taught 3rd grade in Elm Grove before staying home with her three children. Additionally Angela has a seat on Brookfield Soccer Association's board, is a Division Director for U6 soccer, and serves on the PTO board at Burleigh Elementary. She keeps busy with her children's sporting events, volunteering in their classrooms, attending various exercise classes, gardening, and loves to cook - when she has time!!

Children's Learning Programs: Becca Hughes

Becca Hughes is co-leader of our Children's programs, B.L.A.St. and GRAPPLE. Here's "All About Becca".

· 3 kids that I LOVE spending time with especially in the summer!
· I'm an avid reader
· I was a kindergarten teacher for MPS before I decided to stay home with the kids.
· Eric (my husband) and I love to take the kids camping.
· I love doing crafts!
· I collect rocks!

Director of Music: Gary McWithey

Gary is Music Director and organist/keyboardist. He has served the music department in various capacities at BCC for more than 20 years. Gary has played organ & piano for a number of churches in the area since his eleventh year. If you love organ music, you will enjoy one of the finest organists in Wisconsin.

When Gary isn't making a joyful noise, he can usually be found in front of his computer, reading, toiling at his regular position as operations manager for a local tour company, or enjoying music performances of many kinds.

Director of Choirs: Jackie Oakes

Jackie Oakes is our Director of Choirs, talented vocalist and keyboard musician. She studied at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and is Principal Cellist  with the Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra. A part of her work includes directing the Chancel Choir, Handbells, Handchimes and special musical selections with children.

Listen to some of Jackie's piano and vocal solos here >>>

When Jackie is not engaged in her activities as Director of Choirs she spends time riding her horse Lilly and winning ribbons!

Property Manager: Bob Schultz