Phone: (804) 359-5628, ext. 17 • To email Brent, please choose Brent Melton as the recipient on the form on our Contact page.

Russ Kerr (last name, “car”) serves as the Student Development and Engagement Coordinator. He is an ordained P.C.(USA) teaching elder (minister). He has served congregations in North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. He is a graduate of Emory & Henry College and Union Presbyterian Seminary. His first degree (and love) was theatre. He is passionate about community building, storytelling, and unlocking creativity. On the weekends you can find him somewhere outdoors and/or with a good book in his hand.

Phone: (804) 658-4064 • To email Russ, please choose Campus Ministry as the recipient on the form on our Contact page.

Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis has served as the Choirmaster and Organist at Grace & Holy Trinity since 2003. Elizabeth received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music, where she studied organ with Russell Saunders, David Craighead, and David Higgs. As a student of Dr. John Weaver, Elizabeth received the Master of Music degree from the Juilliard School and the Bachelor of Music degree from the Curtis Institute of Music as a full scholarship student.

Elizabeth directs the Parish Choir and plays the organ at the 10:30 a.m. worship services, supported by committed volunteers, professional section leaders, and the Assistant Choirmaster and Organist, Stanley Baker. Dr. Davis also plays the organ at other worship services throughout the year, for funerals, and for weddings. Elizabeth oversees the Children’s Choir and Youth Orchestra which present music on Children and Youth Sundays at the 10:30 a.m. worship services and at other worship services such as the Christmas Pageant. Elizabeth also oversees the Compline Choir which is a vocal quartet that sings for the weekly Evening Prayer worship services on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. Elizabeth organizes and coordinates a concert series, “Music at Grace & Holy Trinity,” which includes free performances provided as outreach to our Richmond neighbors and an annual “Music for a Cause” benefit concert. Elizabeth enjoys bringing joy to people’s lives through God’s gift of music.

Phone: (804) 359-5628, ext. 18 • To email Beth, please choose Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis as the recipient on the form on our Contact page.

A native of Alabama, Stanley M. Baker has been a professional church musician, organist and choirmaster for over 40 years, working in different denominations but most recently at Centenary United Methodist Church in downtown Richmond. Mr. Baker holds an undergraduate degree in organ performance from the University of Alabama and a graduate degree in Church Music from Westminster Choir College. At Grace & Holy Trinity he oversees and conducts both the children’s choir and the youth orchestra as well as assists Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis with service playing, directing, and accompanying.

To email Stanley, please choose Stanley M. Baker as the recipient on the form on our Contact page.

To learn more about Abigail, please read Abigail’s bio on our Music Ministry page.

To email Abigail, please choose Abigail Stinnett as the recipient on the form on our Contact page.

Judy has worked for our church since 1991, handling the church’s books and other administrative tasks along with working with the Associate Rector on building issues. Contact Judy to find out the status of your financial giving, online and mobile giving, and our online membership center through ShelbyNext. When not at work, Judy loves spending time at Myrtle Beach with her husband, Harry and spending time with her family. In her spare time, Judy loves to read and cook.

Phone: (804) 359-5628, ext. 14 • To email Judy, please choose Judy Bowman as the recipient on the form on our Contact page.

A native of North Carolina, Roland began working at Grace and Holy Trinity Church in the fall of 2018. When he is not keeping our facilities sparkling clean, he enjoys movies, being outside in a park, and fresh vegetables.

Phone: (804) 359-5628

Tyler Brady brings a wealth of hands-on experience to the church as a photographer, designer, and creative guru. His full time work at GHTC involves branding & graphic design, e-communications, photo & video, print & social media, press management, and more.

Tyler is also an artist and sometimes instructs at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. He continually explores various mediums including darkroom & alternative process photography, screen printing, frame making, illustration, and concrete sculpture & construction.

To email Tyler, please choose Tyler Brady as the recipient on the form on our Contact page.

Lauren has held support roles throughout her professional career. Her sixteen year background in both public and private sectors has spanned transportation, commerce, and civil engineering. She enjoys balancing her extroverted ‘people person’ personality with quiet time painting and crosswords. Lauren can also be found geocaching and bike riding on weekends with her seven-year-old son.

Phone: (804) 359-5628, ext. 23 • To email Lauren, please choose Lauren Frazier as the recipient on the form on our Contact page.