pastor
Rev. Donna
Rose-Heim
Donna was called to serve with Longview Chapel in 2018. Her greatest desire is to help congregations develop their resources and talents to pursue their mission with faithfulness, excellence and joy. In preaching and teaching she uses stories, interactive experiences and humor as she helps people to engage the scriptures with their daily lives.
Donna holds a B.A. in Psychology from Anderson College and a Master of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology. She has additional training in mediation, healthy boundaries, transition management, community development, emergency response, and volunteerism.
Her books, Dream Walking and Dream Walking for Kids are both guides to help people of all ages open their hearts and minds to do more with God than any of us at first dared to dream or imagine.
Donna is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and married to Bill Rose-Heim. They have five grown children and seven grandchildren. Donna has served in congregations and congregational support offices in Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. She and her husband live in Overland Park, KS and enjoy hiking, dancing, and biking together.
family minister
Rev. Patrick Landau
Rev. Patrick Landau is a pastor who
has specialized in ministry with young people, believing that Jesus meant it when he said, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them.” Working in ministry since 2009 in a variety of settings, he is committed to helping the church minister to and with young people and their families, especially with how much and how quickly the world has changed.
Patrick studied music composition at William Jewell College before obtaining his Master of Divinity from Central Seminary. He completed a continuing education certificate through Princeton Theological Seminary’s Institute for Youth Ministry focused on innovative methods in youth ministry. With this educational foundation and years of experience, Patrick approaches ministry with young people with empathy and creativity knowing that different families have different needs and churches can and should adapt accordingly. Patrick is a commissioned minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) working toward ordination. He plays violin, writes choral music, scrapbooks, journals, and plays the occasional video game. While he grew up north of the river, he now lives with his wife and daughter in Shawnee, Kansas.
office manager
Deanna Hamilton
Deanna is likely the first face you’ll see if you visit the Chapel during the week. She began working at the Chapel in 2023, and always enjoys meeting members of the Longview Chapel family!
Her best friend is her black cat, Harper, who in her humble opinion is the cutest cat in the world. She enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time out in nature.
preschool director
Jill Boswell
Jill Boswell is joining our program as the Preschool Director in the 2026-2027 school year! Jill has worked as a behavior analyst, with over 12 years of experience with children under the age of 6. She is passionate about teaching young ones valuable social and communication skills, as well as encouraging their confidence through independence. Her own children have been attending our preschool through the past 10 years, and her youngest is currently a student with us!
choir director
Sandy
Playter
Sandy is a retired school counselor whose BA in music education and psychology is from Southwest Baptist University, MS in counseling psychology from Avila University, and Ed.S. in guidance and counseling from UMKC. She has been both an accompanist and music director, sometimes at the same time, for many years.
Sandy enjoys being around people. She has four sons, 10 grandchildren, and has hosted many foreign exchange students over the past decade. She accompanies chorus classes in Independence middle schools parttime during the school year.
She loves being an active participant in worship. She moved to Lee’s Summit from Raytown (where she had spent her entire life) 3 years ago during the pandemic to be near her family. She feels God must have been looking ahead to the time Longview Chapel would be needing an accompanist at a time she was looking for a place to serve. She is grateful for the opportunity.
accompanist
Christina
Cummins
Christina moved to Grain Valley in 2022 with her spouse, Tim, and adorable puppy, Bishop, to be closer to her sister and family after 5 years of being a high school choir and musical theater teacher in the Chicagoland area. She graduated with her Bachelors in Music Education from Millikin University (Decatur, IL) and graduated with her Masters in Music Education from University of Kansas in 2022, with her thesis work focusing on culturally responsive teaching.
Christina also works for an amazing non-profit organization, HALO, to bring housing, healing, and education services to homeless and at-risk youth in the greater Kansas City area. Christina is excited to be in the music scene again and working with the amazing community at Longview Chapel Christian Church!
sunday school leader
Ashley
Davis
Ashley is a freshman at MCC Longview majoring in hospitality. When she’s not at work, you can find her line dancing, swing dancing, singing, and/or playing guitar. She also enjoys anything outdoors and being around the people she loves. She loves talking to people and learning new things.
9:00 AM NURSERY attendant
Caroline
Bussen
Caroline graduated from UMKC in 2020 with a degree in theater. She loves plants, fish, and fostering cats and kittens. She also loves the outdoors and going on fun trips. Caroline can’t wait to meet you and your children!