Rev. Dr. Heather W. McColl

Rev. Dr. McColl has served as minister of Midway Christian Church since August 2006. She is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a BS degree in Child Development. She earned her Masters of Divinity degree in 2002 and a Doctor of Ministry degree in 2019, from Lexington Theological Seminary.

Heather is married to Rev. Michael McColl, Minister of Children and Youth at Lawrenceburg First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and as Minister for Youth and Young Adult Ministries at the Christian Church in Kentucky. They have a daughter, Hannah and son Jonathan.

An archive of Pastor McColl’s sermons can be found on the Sermons page.

Susan McClees, Communications Coordinator

Midway Christian Church welcomed Susan to our staff in June 2024 as our Communiations Coordinator. With her background in newspaper advertising, sales, design, and production, along with having worked in other churches, her expertise and other talents are invaluable. 

Susan is originally from eastern Kentucky but has also lived in several southern states. She is a long-time resident of Woodford County and the Midway community has been her home since 2014. Being connected and involved with the community is a priority for Susan and through her position she helps keep the church connected as well.  A mother of three daughters and grandmother of three, her interests include gardening, caring for her pets, volunteering, and engaging with her community.

Alex Vorhaus, Music Director

Alex joined the staff of Midway Christian in April 2025 as our Music Director. In this position he serves as both choir director and accompanist. Alex has served in various church music roles throughout his life, including but not limited to choir member, head chorister, organist, and music director. He is also a member of the American Guild of Organists, Lexington, KY chapter.

Alex graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English from Midway University in December of 2022, and decided to make Midway his permanent home after graduation. He is pleased to be able to serve a congregation in his own community.

James Batts, A-V Technician

A lifelong MCC member, James joined the Technology Team of Midway Christian Church as a volunteer in early summer 2021. He proved to be a great asset and was hired as the audio visual technician on July 1, 2021. He works alongside volunteers to produce the Sunday morning service live streams.

We are grateful that James has chosen to share his skills, his love of technology, and his love of church with us and the commumity.

Custodian

Jestine has served as our custodian since 1956! His care for this church has kept this historic building in excellent shape.

As has been said in honor of him, “Preachers come and go, but there is always Jestine!”