Connie Maloy
I grew up in a small town in Oklahoma as the youngest of 4, where life revolved around family, school and the First Baptist Church. I asked Jesus to be my Savior when I was 8 and was baptized. I grew up learning to love Jesus and serve Him by participating in Sunday School, Sunbeams (anyone remember?), GAs, children’s choirs, Training Union, youth group/council, youth choir/ensembles, summer camps, etc.
After graduating from Okla State Univ, I moved to St. Louis in late 1977 to work for Southwestern Bell in Finance/IT (later SBC/AT&T), from which I retired at the end of 2021. I joined Concord in 1978. I got involved in adult choir and the singles group right away. Shortly afterward, I started accompanying youth choir and the Sunday night services thru the 80s. I have worked in GAs, children’s choirs, been a youth Sunday School teacher, spent several years in the Toddler room, helped in 5th grade room, Fine Arts Ministry and was Chairman of the Trustees in the 90s. I am currently the Director of Adult 7, coordinate offering counters, coordinate team to clean coffee pots/kitchen after Sunday mornings, help with Women’s Ministry, and participate in a neighborhood Bible study.
My son (Brian) & daughter (Carrie Wahlman) grew up at Concord, are Jesus-followers/workers for Him, and are raising 6 grandchildren to know Jesus.
I would describe myself as reliable, logical, consistent, willing to listen to wise counsel, and having a conservative viewpoint. Besides moving to StL alone, which was challenging, a significant/shaping event in my life was the loss of my dad at the end of 3rd grade. Over the years growing up, I witnessed God place people in our lives during different seasons to care for us in ways we needed. I personally saw Him care for the fatherless and the widow. He is a good and loving God! I consider myself quite fortunate and blessed!