Staff

Rev. Jun Yoshimatsu, Pastor

BFA, F.I.T, Pratt Institute
M.Div, Drew Theological School
STM, Yale Divinity School
Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University

Rev. Jun Yoshimatsu served the United Methodist Church of Park Ridge, from 1995 to 2008. He has served the Church of the Good Shepherd since July 1, 2008. Before studying in the seminary, he studied at two art schools for his undergraduate degree, specialized in Modern Arts and Religious/Christian Art. Thus, he has integrated Art with Religious studies and has taught the Bible to children and adults with art. He is also an expert of outdoor ministry, such as summer camp and education ministry.

Dorothy Henry, Music Director

Mrs. Henry studied piano and organ under several prominent musicians and educators, such as Prof. Herman Thomas, Lucille Collins, Leonard G. Matthews and many more. She took some music courses at Teachers College, Columbia University as well as the Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ. Mrs. Henry has a brilliant career as the Music Director and Organist. She was a member of the Sopranot section of the Riverside Church Choir for seven years under the Direction of Fred Swann. She has also served several churches, such as A.M.E Church, A.M.E. Zion Church; Baptist Church; Lutheran Church; UCC Church; Reformed Church; and the United Methodist Church.