Rev. Arthur Stewart - Senior Minister

Rev. Arthur Stewart has served congregations in Missouri and Texas, and has a previous life in theater, comedy and jazz. He was ordained into ministry with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on April 1, 2011; he holds a Master’s in Divinity from Brite Divinity School. Arthur is an alumnus of the Bethany Ecumenical Fellows, and has served on the boards of advocacy, education and immigration-centered organizations. He binds books, writes, and cooks for fun. Arthur is happily married to Brian Irwin; they are planting roots, settling down and growing their family here in Wichita.  Contact him at rev.arthur.stewart@gmail.com. 

Kylee Gaston - Director of Communications

Kylee is the newest member of our staff and has been working with us since November of 2021. She has a background in theatre and tech and experience working in other churches. Her father is a reverend and her mother is a church admin. Kylee runs our tech on Sundays and our weekly communications here at Riverside. She is a self-described nerd who loves Tolkien, reads all manner of fantasy books, and is a bit too obsessed with Jane Austen. 

You can email her at Kylee@riversidedisciples.org

Amanda Jolly - Director of Music

Amanda directs the adult choir and leads the praise team.  Amanda teaches high school vocal music in Valley Center during the week.  She attended Kansas State University where she served as drum major of the marching band while earning degrees in instrumental and vocal music. 

Walter Colvin - Pianist

Walter is a gifted musician and artist who combines a faith component and talent to enhance the morning worship.  His broad knowledge of music and careful attention to the Spirit every Sunday is evident in his solos and accompaniment of the praise team and choir. 

Rebecca Bunton - Organist

As an ordained minister of the Christian Church and an organist for many years, Rebecca also brings a rich history of music and theological insight to her playing each week.