Al Williams
Board of Directors and Finance Team

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Kristin Bogren
Board of Directors

Born and raised in the Midwest, Kristin received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Illinois State University. Currently, Kristin trains staff in the Social Services field. She tells us, “My first service at St. John’s confirmed that I had found my church home. The warmth, openness, and the message touched me deeply.” She adds, “My hope is that others can find the peace, understanding, and love through knowing Christ.”

Scott Driver
Board of Directors and Finance Team

Scott Driver came to St. John’s MCC on February 25, 2004. Before serving as the co-ministry leader of the Fellowship Ministry Division, he became actively involved with the Joyful Morning Choir, served on two different St. John’s AIDS Care Teams and is currently serving his 4th Year on the Board of Directors as the Church Treasurer. Scott has given of his time with different special events that St. John’s has participated (Dinner with Friends, AIDS Walk/Ride, Habitat for Humanity, NC Pride and others). He grew up in rural Johnston County, where he attributes his religious foundation to his grandmother.

Professionally he is the Accounting Manager for Jones Insurance Agency in Garner, NC.

Scott says: “I attend St. John’s mainly because of the call that God has placed on my heart. I feel that as being part of the body of Christ, I can share how God has blessed me and brought me through my own dark cave. I feel that my past and my testimony is a part of the God’s big picture, that if someone can hear that God does not give up and continues to love all of us – there is no reason to give up on life. This is part of my passion. I continue to come back, because I feel that there are still others that have yet to come through the doors of St. John’s that need to hear the good news – that God loves each of us regardless of who and what we are – God will continue to love us all UNCONDITIONALLY.”

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Fred Cannady
Board of Directors

Fred Cannady was raised in the Baptist and Pentecostal traditions in Franklinton, NC. He joined St. John’s in February 2006 and eventually made the move to the “big city” of Raleigh. Since being at St. John’s, he’s been active in many ministry capacities including Fellowship and Hospitality. Currently he is a member of the Board of Directors and Director of the Service Ministry.

He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry from Hope International. His plan after graduation is to work in the social justice field as an advocate for the LGBT community and the less fortunate.

When asked ‘What is it about St. John's that drew you to us?’ Fred replied, “The love that I received when I first walked through the door. Instead of feeling like a visitor, I felt like I was being reunited with family that I hadn't seen in a while.”

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LeJune Perrin
Board of Directors

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Bobbi Graham-Ward
Finance Team

Stan Kimer
Lay Delegate

Stan Kimer has been an active member of St. John’s Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) since 1991, and has also been a long-time lay leader across all levels of MCC ministry. He is currently Second Vice President of the North Carolina Council of Churches, and currently serving as the chair of the MCC Moderator’s Ecumenical and Inter-religious team. Within St. John’s MCC, Stan is serving as Stewardship Chair and as one of our Lay Delgates. In his professional life, Stan is the Director of Sales Operations for IBM’s Global Business Services and is one of IBM’s out GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) executives. His 29-year career in IBM has included management and staff positions in sales, finance, marketing, and Human Resources (on the diversity staff leading IBM’s GLBT diversity initiatives.) Stan received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Science from Georgia Tech, and his MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He currently lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with Rich, his partner of 18 years, and his avocational interests include coin collecting, stamp collecting, exotic world wide travel and photography.