Meet The Chapel Staff

Greg Carmer, M.A., Ph.D.  
Dean of Chapel
p: 978.867.4012
e: greg.carmergordon.edu

Greg is in his sixth year as Dean of Chapel at Gordon. He holds a M.A. and Ph.D. in theology from Boston College. He lives in Beverly with his wife Laura and their three sons.

Kirk McClelland, M.A.
Director of Service Learning & Missions
p: 978.867.4216
e: kirk.mcclellandgordon.edu

Kirk has been Director of Service Learning and Missions at Gordon for the past seven years, helping students coordinate short-term missions trips throughout the United States and around the world. He recently earned a M.A. in global education from Boston University.  When Kirk isn't sampling international cuisine in local restaurants, he's often busy playing soccer, golf, rugby, and basketball. Kirk lives in Beverly, Massachusetts, with his wife, Hannah.

Andene Christopherson
Director of Worship
p: 978.867.4016
e: andene.christophersongordon.edu

Andene is in her second year as Director of Worship at Gordon College. She lives in Beverly and is pursuing a Masters of Divinity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Laurie Truschel 
Director of Student Ministries
p: 978.867.4707
e: laurie.truschelgordon.edu

Laurie Truschel is a ten-year resident of Hamilton where she lives with her husband, John, and their three children. She has a background in campus ministry, having worked as a conference director and campus minister in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is in her third year at Gordon College and enjoys the challenge and stimulation that comes with being in relationship with students.