Program Team
Christ | Community | Culture
Bryan Johnson
Executive Director of Worship and Arts
Bryan Johnson serves as the Executive Director of Sacred Music. Mr. Johnson researches, plans, consults, implements, and monitors the ministry of music for the church, supervises the performance of the music staff and contract musicians, and ensures the development of their musical skills and talents by providing coaching, training, and workshop opportunities. He directs the rehearsals and performance of all choirs, ensembles and praise teams, and supports the movement ministry partners.
Rev. LaShondra K. Stephens
Director of Multimedia Communications
Rev. LaShondra K. Stephens has significant experience in Communications and Marketing, event management, branding, organizational development, and innovation.
Rev. LaShondra holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Chicago State University, a Master of Arts in English, with a focus on Scriptwriting for TV and Film from Morgan State University, and a Master of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary where she was awarded the Marshall Scott Urban/Labor Ministry Award.
An ordained minister, Rev. LaShondra is a creative leader with a unique eye for Digital Media Ministry. She has worked as a Production Assistant and Freelance event planner on several events with prominent community leaders. She has trained ministry leaders, helped to organize conferences and retreats, assisted with branding for elected officials, and served as an associate producer for the Emmy nominated show, Different Drummers. Rev. LaShondra worked as a Business Development Administrator at the Illinois Institute of Technology and as the Social Media Manager for McCormick Theological Seminary. In addition, she served as the youngest woman Assistant Pastor at the Apostolic Church of God. In everything she does, Rev. LaShondra’s goal is inspiring hope and sharing Christ.
Daryle Brown
Director of Social Justice and Information Technology
Daryle Brown serves as the Director of Social Justice and Information Technology. In this role, he is responsible for examining issues of equity around incarceration, economic empowerment, environmental racism, and educational parity. In addition, he coordinates training for social justice activities and agendas for the Justice Watch Team, which includes the following ministries: Church in Society, Prison, Immabasi, Housing, and Legal Counseling. In his role as Director of Information Technology, Daryle oversees Trinity’s IT services and plans in conjunction with third party vendors, deploying and overseeing the maintenance of all Trinity UCC computers, telecommunications equipment, and software.
Minister Donna L. Hammond
Multimedia and External Communications Project Manager
Minister Donna Hammond serves as the Multimedia and External Communications Project Manager at Trinity United Church of Christ. In this role, she oversees content development, copy editing, press releases, and media advisories. She leads the creation and dissemination of communications for Trinity UCC’s worship services, special events, and the ministry of Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III—across both digital and print platforms. She also contributes to Trinity’s digital media presence …
Dr. Julia M. Speller
Director of Christian Education
Dr. Julia M. Speller serves as the Director of Christian Education. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Chicago State University, a Master of Religious Education degree from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the History of Christianity from the University of Chicago.
Dr. Speller has been a member of Trinity since 1968, and served on the staff as the Church Secretary …
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