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CHURCH OF CHRIST

our servants

Listed below are our ministers, elders, and secretary that serve our congregation.

  • Wayne DeWindt, Pulpit Minister

    Hello. I am Wayne DeWindt.  God has richly blessed me with the tremendous opportunity to "Come Home" and serve as the pulpit minister for the Eastwood Church of Christ.

    Nearly a decade ago, I was privileged to work and worship with the Eastwood Church of Christ and live in the community of Hutchinson, Kansas. Now, as of January 1, 2018, my family and I have returned home to serve in Hutchinson.

    Perhaps, you are looking to "Come Home" by obeying the Good News of Jesus Christ and participate in a church family that is "looking up" to God in worship, "looking out" in spreading the Gospel, and "looking in" to grow as disciples of Jesus.

    It won't take long for you to discover that our diversified church family, though imperfect, is rich in relationships that matter the most - loving God and loving others. If you have been thinking, praying, searching and looking for a place to belong, we say “Come Home!"


  • Matt Carden, Associate Minister

    Matt, and his wife Hillary, daughter Ella, and sons Augusteen (Augie) and Oliver (Ole).  Moved to Hutchinson in January, 2017 to become our Youth and Family minister.  Matt & Hillary have been very involved in Silver Maple Camp for the past 26 years.  He has transitioned into associate ministry! Matt isn't afraid to cover difficult topics and spend time building relationships with each member.  He is currently studying for his certificate in counseling at Harding University.

  • Michelle Schmucker, Secretary

    Michelle and her husband Ken were married in 1986 and have two children. They have been members at Eastwood since 1989. Michelle has enjoyed being the secretary here since 1995 and describes her job as helping 300 people with whatever they need!


    Michelle is the best staff member anyone could ever ask for!


  • Steve Sears, Minister

    Steve and his wife Patti have been married since 1973 and have three children. They have lived in Hutchinson and been members at Eastwood for a total of 19 years. Steve was a Deacon in Salina and Hutchinson as well as an Elder in Lyons before becoming an Elder here at Eastwood, where he served from 2008 to 2024.  Steve entered semi retirement at the end of 2024.  He is still on staff but it's hard to catch him between his bible studies, grandchildren, and extra remodeling work!


  •  Mike Evans is one of our newest elders.  He brings a spirit of "get things done, and stay on task."  He has been a blessing in helping Eastwood get on track and moving forward as we forge ahead in the 2020s.


  • Alan Woerz, Elder

    Alan and his wife Caryl are long time members at the Eastwood church of Christ.  Alan leads a prayer meeting on Sunday mornings before class at 8:30 and is always diligently serving the congregation. 


  • T. H. Kwa, Elder

    Kwa and his wife Gladys were married in 1980 and have two children.  He has lived in Hutchinson since 2006 and has been a member at Eastwood since that time.  He has been an Elder here since June, 2011.

  • Galen Rawlins, Elder

    Galen and his wife Lora Le were married in 1979 and have three children. They have lived in Hutchinson since 1985 and have been attending Eastwood for that length of time. Galen was a Deacon of Education for a number of years before becoming an Elder. He has been an Elder here at Eastwood since 2005.