Woodland Ridge Presbyterian Church




Woodland Ridge is a Presbyterian church, which means we are led by elders and are connected to the Presbyterian Church in America.

Staff

  Dr. Robert "Skip" Bayles
Senior Pastor
rab@woodlandridgepres.com

Skip is a graduate of Duke University and holds a Doctorate from Fuller Seminary. He is a native of Kansas City but has lived in several places around the world. He has pastored inner city as well as suburban churches. Most recently he and his family served as missionaries in Spain. He and his wife Amy have three children: Mallory, Kelly, and Colson. His favorite pastimes include enjoying God, reading, running, coaching, and spending time with his family, as well as rooting for his three favorite basketball teams: Duke, Kansas, and anyone who plays the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
 
  TJ Rose
Director of Youth Ministries
tj@woodlandridgepres.com

TJ leads Young Life at Olathe Northwest High School. A native of Kansas City, TJ graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest before heading to Kansas State University, where he earned a degree in Secondary Education/Mathematics. He then taught for four years, including one year in Guatemala. Prior to coming to WRPC, TJ worked for six years in the loan department of World Savings. He and his wife Sarah have four children: Garrin, Jessa, Peter, and Ali, who has gone to be with the Lord. TJ's hobbies include running, sailing, reading, playing with his children, and virtually any sport known to man. He enjoys following KU basketball, K-State football, and the Chiefs.
 
  Debbie Cool
Administrative Assistant
debbie@woodlandridgepres.com

Debbie grew up in the Shawnee Mission area and graduated from Avila College with a degree in Accounting. She and her husband Rod have two sons, Jared and Travis, and a daughter-in-law, Jaclyn. Debbie enjoys spending time with her family and traveling with Rod. She is also looking forward to being a grandmother soon.
 
  Dani Cooper
Director of Music
dani@woodlandridgepres.com

Dani is a native of Kansas City. A gifted vocalist and leader, Dani brings an inspired vitality to the worship services at WRPC. In addition to her love for music, she enjoys being outdoors, gardening, homeschooling, and spending time with her family. She and her husband Shane have three children: Eli, Willow, and Silas.