Josh Tomlinson
Youth Director
I've always had a heart for ministry and connecting with people. I felt called into ministry in 2017 when God called me to attend Calvary University, where I graduated with a Pastoral Ministries Degree in 2020. Having held various ministry and outside-the-church jobs, God led me to Overland Park, where I was called to lead a youth ministry and to serve the body here at Westbrooke. I look forward to seeing how God continues to grow His church and to many lives being impacted by the transforming power of His Holy Spirit.
Logan Veer
Worship Director
Karen Ramsey Zabel
IT and Church Administrator
Karen and her husband Matt moved to the Kansas City area in May 2025 from Bellingham, Washington. Karen has worked in IT and software development for over 20 years and has been involved in worship and tech ministries since she was a child. She enjoys playing several musical instruments, hiking, kayaking, OHV and road trips.
A favorite verse:
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful.
John 14:27 (HCSB)
Linda Conklin
Office Coordinator
Linda moved to Kansas City in 1987 from Morton, Illinois. She and her husband Bobby have attended Westbrooke since 2008. They have found Westbrooke to be a welcoming and friendly church dedicated to Jesus and making disciples. It is Linda’s joy to serve the Westbrooke church family. Her favorite verse is Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Elizabeth Schutte
Children’s Ministry Director
Elizabeth, and her husband Jeff, have attended Westbrooke Church since 2015. They have three grown children. Elizabeth is passionate about sharing the gospel, discipling others, and prayer. For Elizabeth, the Children’s’ Ministry is an opportunity and privilege to serve families, children, and volunteers through discipleship and the ministry of God’s Word for the glory of God.
For Christ’s love compels us, since we have reached this conclusion: if One died for all, then all died. And Christ died for all so that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for the One who died for them and was raised.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15
Becky Rouse
Communications Coordinator
Becky has been a part of Westbrooke since Oct. 2019. She is a widow with four sons and one granddaughter. She comes from a big family of ten children and grew up on a farm in Missouri. She moved to Kansas in 2012. She worked 34 years in accounting for the US government. She loves baking, bicycling, sewing, traveling, and going on long walks while listening to Christian blogs. Becky enjoys serving God in a variety of ways and is blessed to be a part of the Westbrooke family.
A favorite bible verse is John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
Richard Taylor
Custodian
Richard has faithfully served Westbrooke for 30+ years now. He was born in Independence, MO and now calls Lenexa home.
A favorite bible verse is John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”