To contact any staff member type their first name then @raleighmoravian.org. For example: jan@raleighmoravian.org
Rev. Dr. Craig Troutman - Pastor
A graduate of Moravian Theological Seminary, Craig began his pastorate at Raleigh Moravian in 1985 and affirms the blessings that come from long term relationships deepened by the joys and sorrows of life. In addition to a Master of Divinity degree, Craig holds a Doctor of Ministry degree (in the area of Christian spirituality) from Columbia Theological Seminary (PCUSA). He is married to Anna, and their family includes two sons, two daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren. When he is not working, Craig enjoys traveling, reading, and sports of all kinds—especially baseball.
A graduate of Moravian Theological Seminary, Craig began his pastorate at Raleigh Moravian in 1985 and affirms the blessings that come from long term relationships deepened by the joys and sorrows of life. In addition to a Master of Divinity degree, Craig holds a Doctor of Ministry degree (in the area of Christian spirituality) from Columbia Theological Seminary (PCUSA). He is married to Anna, and their family includes two sons, two daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren. When he is not working, Craig enjoys traveling, reading, and sports of all kinds—especially baseball.
Jami Vandock -
Director of Christian Education for Children and Youth
In her position as DCE, Jami has a special concentration on programs for children, youth, and their families. She brings lifelong experience with the Moravian Church plus training and experience in music education to her work at Raleigh Moravian. Jami grew up in Ohio as a member of Dover First Moravian Church. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Bowling Green State University. Additionally, she completed a Master’s in Music Education from Kent State University with a focus on accommodating students with special needs in the elementary classroom. She previously taught k-12 music in public education and served as Director of Church Music.
Jami became a member of Raleigh Moravian shortly after moving to North Carolina in 2013. The prominence and preservation of music traditions is one of the most important reasons Jami feels drawn to the Moravian Church. Jami and her husband, Kurt, enjoy singing in the church choir and traveling, gardening, and cooking with their two children.
Director of Christian Education for Children and Youth
In her position as DCE, Jami has a special concentration on programs for children, youth, and their families. She brings lifelong experience with the Moravian Church plus training and experience in music education to her work at Raleigh Moravian. Jami grew up in Ohio as a member of Dover First Moravian Church. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Bowling Green State University. Additionally, she completed a Master’s in Music Education from Kent State University with a focus on accommodating students with special needs in the elementary classroom. She previously taught k-12 music in public education and served as Director of Church Music.
Jami became a member of Raleigh Moravian shortly after moving to North Carolina in 2013. The prominence and preservation of music traditions is one of the most important reasons Jami feels drawn to the Moravian Church. Jami and her husband, Kurt, enjoy singing in the church choir and traveling, gardening, and cooking with their two children.
Sara Montgomery - Director of Music/Organist
Sara loves serving our Lord through music. She has a music degree from Capital University and has been playing organ since high school. Her love of music began at a young age when she would draw pictures of her own church organist. She recently moved to North Carolina, and is loving meeting new people here at church as well as thoroughly enjoying the mild weather! When not at the piano or organ, she enjoys bike riding, cooking, cross-stitching, reading and spending time with her family. She has one son Tommy who is an eight and is such a blessing. She is thankful for the Lord's work in her life and others.
Jim White - Choir Director
Jim grew up in Toms River, New Jersey, and got involved in the music ministry and youth programs at the Presbyterian Church. He holds a BM degree in Church Music from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and a MM degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Jim has served in UCC, Presbyterian, Lutheran, and Methodist churches. His work in ministry has taken him to Pennsylvania, California, Ohio, Alabama, and North Carolina. He enjoys being with his wife Elizabeth and son Marshall, as well as their two beagles, Sylvie and Chipper. Hobbies and activities include reading, playing guitar, whitewater canoeing, Crossfit, biking, running, and being outdoors. His passion is to get to know people and help them grow as singers and people of faith. Jim also directs the Chorus at Exploris Middle School.
Jim grew up in Toms River, New Jersey, and got involved in the music ministry and youth programs at the Presbyterian Church. He holds a BM degree in Church Music from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and a MM degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Jim has served in UCC, Presbyterian, Lutheran, and Methodist churches. His work in ministry has taken him to Pennsylvania, California, Ohio, Alabama, and North Carolina. He enjoys being with his wife Elizabeth and son Marshall, as well as their two beagles, Sylvie and Chipper. Hobbies and activities include reading, playing guitar, whitewater canoeing, Crossfit, biking, running, and being outdoors. His passion is to get to know people and help them grow as singers and people of faith. Jim also directs the Chorus at Exploris Middle School.
Geoffrey Simon - Organ Curator
Geoffrey Simon was a Fellow of the College of Church Musicians at the National Cathedral, where he studied with Paul Callaway and Leo Sowerby. He holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University. He was Director of University Choirs at The American University in Washington, DC before becoming Professor of Church Music at Wesley Seminary. He has played, sung, and/or conducted in 20 states and in European capitals including Berlin, Copenhagen, and Warsaw.
Geoffrey Simon was a Fellow of the College of Church Musicians at the National Cathedral, where he studied with Paul Callaway and Leo Sowerby. He holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University. He was Director of University Choirs at The American University in Washington, DC before becoming Professor of Church Music at Wesley Seminary. He has played, sung, and/or conducted in 20 states and in European capitals including Berlin, Copenhagen, and Warsaw.
Mary Frances Shore - Administrative Assistant
