Rev. Dr. Joe Ann Watson
Settled Pastor
The Rev. Dr. Joe Ann Watson serves as the Settled Pastor of Mont Clare United Church of Christ (MCUCC) on the northwest side of Chicago. She is a woman of strong faith with a heart for God’s people. She has a passion for nurturing her Young Adults to become leaders of today and tomorrow.
Rev. Dr. Watson earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Chicago State University, her Master of Divinity degree in 2007 from McCormick Theological Seminary, a Certificate in Executive Leadership in 2016 from McCormick Theological Seminary and in 2021 she completed the work for the Doctor of Ministry Program degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in in the midst of the Pandemic. Dr. Watson has served as our Pastor since January 2018
Min. Derrell McGhee
Administrative Assistant to the Pastor
Minister Derrell McGhee serves as Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor, leading elements of the worship service and providing spiritual support for the congregation. She supports the Vacation Bible School Program and coordinates Youth Confirmation and Christian Education activities at Mont Clare. Ordained as a Deacon, Minister Derrell embraces the true meaning of being a servant of God.
Minister McGhee holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Marketing from Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley GA., a Master of Arts in Urban Leadership from Northern Seminary in Lisle, IL and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Minister Derrell facilitates prayer activities, outreach efforts and small group discussions for couples.
Joseph Luat
Praise Band Leader and Technical Director
Joseph has faithfully served on the Mont Clare UCC staff since 2005, starting in a dual role as the Praise Band Leader and Interim Choir Director. He is currently serving as both our Praise Band Leader and Technical Director. He’s also a technology professional, having worked as a quality assurance engineer since 2010 doing manual and automated software testing.
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Jocylin Salcedo
Moderator
Jocylin Salcedo, better known as Joy, is widowed to the late Esteban “Steve” Salcedo and is the mother of Geneva. Joy is typically a homebody who love to watch sports like football, hockey, etc. Church work is the highlight of her weekend, and she loves every meal shared with her daughter.