Meet The Team

Rector (Senior Pastor)

Gene Sherman is a native of Northern Virginia and attended George Mason University for his undergraduate studies in Education. He married Kim in 1985 and began a teaching career in the Maryland and Virginia public schools. After serving 11 years as a teacher, Gene and his family followed God’s call into full time Christian ministry serving at St. Paul Church in Bennettsville, SC in 1996. In 1999, God called the Sherman’s to seminary which involved a move to Ambridge, PA where Gene studied for the next four years at Trinity School for Ministry. Upon graduating with a Master in Divinity from Trinity in 2003, Gene served as the Assistant Rector at Trinity Church in Beaver, PA for four years. His responsibilities included Discipleship, Evangelism, and Student Ministry. In July, 2007 God called Gene to become the Rector of St. Barnabas Anglican Church. In November 2011 this congregation became Christ Church Westshore and Gene continues to serve as their Rector.

Gene enjoys reading, watching hockey and baseball with his family, and “chilling out” by the fireplace with Sherlock, his Basset Hound. Gene and Kim have four children: Rebecca and George (her husband) live in New York City; Zack and Mary (his wife), and Ida Belle & Penelope (their daughters) live in Cuyahoga Falls, OH; Ben and Amy (his wife) live in Elyria; and Daniel and Marissa (his wife) live in Cleveland.

Cody is a recent graduate from Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. He previously earned a degree in Public Relations at the University of Oklahoma. He and his wife Amy were married on January 28, 2023. Amy works as a software developer with FedEx. Cody and Amy share their new home with their cat Peanut. Cody enjoys playing board games, bowling, reading epic fantasy books, and delighting in deep conversations about God and the world. He is an amateur cook and a coffee enthusiast. Cody is looking forward to getting to know all of you over the next few years as he serves as a curate here at CCW.

Administrative Assistant

Iris has been a member of Christ Church Westshore for over 11 years. After many years in medical device marketing for Cardinal Health, she joined the CCW staff 7 years ago. She is responsible for weekly bulletins, the website, various outreach ministries, and event planning.

Iris is a native of Tel Aviv, Israel and migrated to Chicago with her family at the age of 4. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois (Chicago Campus) with a BA in Marketing. Iris married Gary in 2014, enjoys spending time at home with her family (puppy included), reading, gardening, shopping, traveling, games, & spending time with her dear friends!

Administrative Assistant

Sybil Mundy has been a member of Christ Church Westshore for almost 30 years, serving on the Vestry for six years. After 28 years in banking and financial services consulting, she joined the CCW staff as Financial Secretary serving for three years. She has been an Administrative Assistant for 12 years, also currently serving as Assistant Financial Secretary. She is responsible for management of the membership database, volunteer scheduling, and a variety of special projects. Sybil is also a Realtor® with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.

Sybil received her B.A. from Denison University, a Paralegal Certificate from Roosevelt University and an MBA from The College of William and Mary in Virginia. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, needlecrafts, word puzzles, and singing with the True North Chorale.

KidCat Director

Kim Sherman is a native of Northern Virginia and attended the University of Maryland for her undergraduate studies in Elementary Education. She married Gene in 1985 and upon completion of her degree, began a career raising their 4 children: Rebecca, Zack, Ben, & Daniel.

Kim has served alongside Gene for 35 years, moved 12 times, and is passionate about maturing in Christ and passing the faith along to all who cross her path.

Kim serves as the Christ Church Kid Cat Director assisting parents and their children to walk in the Covenant that they made in Baptizing their children.

Kim loves her early morning time with the Lord, exercising, reading, playing with her grandbabies, walking the Basset Hound, hiking, and Masterpiece Mystery.

Nursery Director

Sarah Shackelford has been involved in children's ministry since 2002 including the last eight years at Christ Church Westshore. Sarah and her husband, John, moved from Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the Cleveland area in 2011 and have loved being a part of the Christ Church family. They have seven children ranging from 2-19 yrs.

Financial Secretary

Mr. Conaway is a graduate of Cleveland State University. He is a CPA (inactive status) and is semi-retired. His career was spent in private accounting with manufacturing, distribution and service companies. He also holds an Ohio Real Estate sales license. He is currently working with several local churches and non-profit organizations providing financial reporting and guidance. He has been a resident of North Olmsted for over 50 years.

Accompanist

Lisa attended the Cleveland Institute of Music and Cleveland State University majoring in voice. She has been married to Rich since June 25, 1988 (the hottest day ever in Cleveland). They have 2 adult daughters, Rachel and Ruth. One of her favorite hobbies is Fairy Gardening.

Accompanist

Julian Brill is a recent graduate of Cleveland State University and holds degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Therapy. He currently holds a full-time music therapy position through University Hospital at the Seidman Cancer Center and began a music therapy non-profit, One Note Initiative, along with his wife, Emily. Julian has enjoyed being a part of CCW for the past two years and looks forward to continuing his music ministry with CCW into 2021.