John comes to Old South to fill the newly created Director of Operations role. John previously held the position of Director of Operations for St. Stephen's Youth Programs, where his areas of oversight included human resources, finance, facilities, and IT. Prior to that, John was a brother in the Society of St. John the Evangelist, an Episcopal monastic community in Cambridge MA, where he served in various roles, including Facilities Manager. Originally from Lancaster Pennsylvania, John now lives with his wife, Hannah, in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Boston.

Ruby Reyes is a public education advocate. Born and raised on a small farm in South Texas, she spent ten years with The City School, a social justice youth education non-profit, first as development staff and then as Co-Executive Director. There she developed an innovative shared leadership model that institutionalized youth leadership and voice in all parts of the organization from the board to staffing. In November 2017, Ruby became the Director of the Boston Education Justice Alliance, sharing in public education advocacy.

Rebecca has worn many hats at Old South Church, from Pre-School Godly Play Storyteller, to Ministerial Intern, all the while working as the Administrative Assistant to both Helen McCrady and Linda Van Praet. Rebecca enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds, which is what makes Church life so attractive to her. She is a graduate of Boston University’s School of Theology.

Rebecca loves the sunny hot days, but commutes by bicycle all year long, whether rain or shine. She calls Boston her home, even though she was born and raised in Zurich, Switzerland.

Linda is responsible for all of the business office functions. These include Human Resources, Finance, and Bookkeeping. She has been working at Old South since December of 2015.

Corey Spence, Old South Church’s Weekday Receptionist, joined the staff in November 2009. Prior to coming to Old South, Corey worked at the Arlington Street Church as Assistant to the Senior Minister, and during his travels across the country, worked as an Administrative Assistant at the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, TX. Corey is a member of Saint Mary's Church in Rockport, MA and sings in the choir there. He is a member of the Old South Ringers. He is also an officer of the Massachusetts State Grange. Corey and his husband Christopher reside in Rockport, MA.