Get to Know Karis Lehman

Last month we got to welcome Jeriel Ontoy to our church family and music staff, and this month we have the privilege of welcoming Karis Lehman.

Karis gained a great deal of music ministry experience growing up in a pastor’s family at Shannon Baptist Church (Shannon, IL). During her college years, Karis became an associate member and served faithfully in our music ministry. January 10 she comes for full membership.

After graduating from Bob Jones University last May, Karis became the band director at Fisher Middle School. In November, she began serving as our orchestra director. In addition to leading orchestra rehearsals, she has also helped coordinate music ministry opportunities for many other young adults.

Karis also used her voice in our Christmas program:

“Karis’s energy, joy, and skill are so helpful while we rebuild our orchestra,” says music pastor Todd Jones. “Pastor Crockett and I are thrilled with the leadership team God has provided with Jeriel and Karis working alongside us. We look forward to continuing, to the best of our ability, Morningside’s great legacy of conservative, engaging music ministry.”