A church that feels like home...
Woodlawn Chapel was organized on Pentecost Sunday, 1990 by the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy, the regional governing body of the Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.) in Saint Louis, MO. Strategically planted on eleven tree-lined acres at the corner of Clayton and Strecker Roads in Wildwood, we serve the neighborhoods of Wildwood, Ballwin, Ellisville and Chesterfield. We are a multi-generational faith community that rejoices in God's gift of diversity. Our worship is dynamic and joyful, often combining traditional and contemporary liturgy. 
Woodlawn Chapel's membership mirrors the community of Wildwood and west Saint Louis County- including retirees, empty nesters, younger families, youth, and dual-income households.
Our members leave worship energized for mission in the world. Men's and women's groups meet regularly for fellowship and service. Throughout the week, our doors are open for an outstanding Mother's Day Out ministry for young children.
Youth in middle school and high school enjoy fellowship events that are a mix of fun, discussion, and mission. Children have top-notch Sunday school classes and a loving nursery to welcome them on Sundays, too!
Pastoral & Program Staff
 Rev. Dr. Chris Keating, pastor, was called to Woodlawn in 1999. Chris and his wife, the Rev. Carol Keating, have four children. Rev. Keating is a graduate of the University of La Verne, in California and Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, NJ. He earned his doctor of ministry degree at Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, MO in 2007.
Chris grew up in Southern California, and has lived in the midwest since 1989. Chris is passionate about preaching, congregational transformation, and pastoral care. He received training as a facilitator from Healthy Congregations from Dr. Peter Steinke, and has conducted healthy congregation workshops for congregations. He recently received training in conflict mediation from the Lombard, IL Mennonite Peace Institute, and served as an adjunct professor at Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Groves, MO. His doctoral dissertation included developing a model of shared leadership for multiple staff ministry teams. In 2011, he served as the moderator of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy. Chris' other interests include writing a blog for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch newspaper, reading, gardening, and cooking everything from awesome enchiladas to Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches! Call Chris at 636-458-3009, ext. 222. He can also be found on Twitter - @Revckeating.
Ministry Staff Members:
Rev. Carol McCracken Keating, Parish Associate. Carol is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, and Princeton Theological Seminary, and received additional clinical pastoral education (CPE) at Colorado State Hospital in Pueblo, CO. She has extensive experience in nursing home, hospital and parish ministry and works full time as a chaplain at SSM Hospice. While living in Kansas City, Carol worked in nursing homes with a licensed psychologist conducting care groups and coordinating mental health services for in patient skilled and assisted living facilities, and also served as the pastor of two congregations. Carol works with the Commissioned Lay Pastor program of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy and preaches in churches throughout the presbytery. She and her husband Chris are the parents of four children, and two quite active dogs! Carol provides additional pastoral coverage, coordinates several special projects at Woodlawn Chapel (such as our Fall Festival), and assists in the ministry on a voluntary basis.
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Becky Schrotenboer, Secretary. Becky has the record for being the longest-serving staff member at Woodlawn Chapel! Becky coordinates the calendar, publications, and other administrative functions. She is the mother of two children, both of whom have served as elders at Woodlawn Chapel! You can contact Becky at 636-458-3009, ext. 221, or by emailing her at woodlawnsecretary AT mindspring.com
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Eric Henson, Director of Music. Eric has been a member of the staff since 2001. He is a graduate of Jefferson College in Hillsboro, MO and attended the University of Missouri, Saint Louis. He has extensive experience teaching music at the elementary level and leading church and community choirs. Contact Eric at 636-458-3009, ext. 224 - he'll be glad you called!
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Beth Robbe, Director of the Woodlawn Chapel Mother's Day Out program. Beth joined the Woodlawn staff in 2007 and coordinates all aspects of our MDO program, which serves 50 children four days a week from September through May. MDO also offers a summer program. Beth and her family live in Wildwood, and attend St. Alban Roe Catholic Church. She can often be found attending one of her children's sporting events For more information about MDO, please contact Beth at 636-458-3009, ext. 223.
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Jerry Chang, Youth minister, coordinates and plans our ministry to youth in grades 6-12. Contact Jerry at extension 226
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| Janine Muntean, Director of Children's Ministries, coordinates and plans our ministry to children birth through grade 5. Contact Janine at extension 227. |
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