Griff Gatewood

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Originally from Americus, GA, Griff graduated from Wake Forest University in 1999 with a degree in English. After Wake, Griff received a Certificate in Christian Studies from Regent College at the University of British Columbia and a Masters in Divinity from Duke Divinity School.

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He has taught high school English, worked in the field of affordable housing, and served as a presbyterian pastor. He is passionate about hospitality, Christian discipleship, and creating beautiful places and spaces.

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Griff and his wife, Elizabeth, have four children.

Shea Woods

STUDENT MINISTRY

Shea is a born and raised Tennessean, growing up in Memphis and graduating from the University of Tennessee. At UT, she was involved in the Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) where she experienced God's goodness in countless ways. She left Knoxville for Charleston, SC where she pursued a master's of Resilient Urban Design at the Clemson Design Center.

After graduating, Shea moved to Winston-Salem with her husband Jack as he began law school at Wake Forest. They are members of Salem Presbyterian Church. Shea enjoys spending time outside, traveling to places old and new, and searching for the perfect thrift find.

Noah McClanahan

STUDENT MINISTRY

Originally from Hot Springs, Arkansas, Noah didn’t plan to go into ministry—until a chemistry professor challenged him to memorize a Bible verse each week and share them with others. That call eventually led him to Winston-Salem, where he joined the Fellows program and shepherded middle schoolers at River Oaks Community Church. Noah returns to North Carolina after serving with Reformed University Fellowship at Washington & Lee University. Along the way, he grew in his passion for college ministry and learned that he can do nothing apart from Jesus.

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Noah is currently pursuing membership at Christ Church Winston-Salem (ACNA), whose liturgy reconnected him to formative patterns of worship from his upbringing.

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Noah is a good pickleballer, a decent disc golfer, and a mediocre soccer player. His favorite spots in town include Nomad Farms, the Coffee Mill, and Crossnore. Indoors, he enjoys board games, classics, and sleep.

Melanie Chandler

FINANCE & OPERATIONS OFFICER

Melanie holds a Bachelor of Arts from Appalachian State University. She and her husband Jeff own and operate Chandler Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab here in Winston-Salem, where she oversees finance and operations. She loves working one on one with clients on day-to-day money as a financial coach with Chandler Financial Coaching. These two passions combined perfectly to enable her to serve as the Finance & Operations Officer for the Study Center. Melanie and her husband Jeff worship at Redeemer Church and have 4 children- one a recent college grad! She loves strength training and time with her friends.

Anne Glenn

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Anne attended Wake Forest, where she met her husband Locke, and graduated in 2006 with a double major in Latin and ancient Greek. After teaching high school Latin, Anne switched gears and began working in events and communications.

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Anne and Locke have 3 kids and attend Salem Presbyterian Church. When not reading a book, Anne enjoys playing golf, raising baby squirrels, cooking meals for friends, meeting new people, and drinking coffee.