Experience

Village Presbyterian Church
• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Interim Senior Associate Pastor

  • Oct 2023 - Present


Presbyterian Church (USA)

• United States
• Religious Institutions

• Minister of Word and Sacrament (Teaching Elder)

  • Jul 2005 - Present

  Preach, Teach, Pray, Connect, Pursue Justice, Advocate for Peace Preach, Teach, Pray, Connect, Pursue Justice, Advocate for Peace



City of Prairie Village

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• City Council Member

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Representing Ward One on the Prairie Village City Council. Representing Ward One on the Prairie Village City Council.



Covenant Network of Presbyterians

• United States

• Director

  • 2015 - Present

  Advocacy group for the Presbyterian Church (USA), working towards a church as just and generous as God's grace. Pursues inclusion for LGBTQ Presbyterians and others historically marginalized by church and society. Treasurer- 2016 to present Advocacy group for the Presbyterian Church (USA), working towards a church as just and generous as God's grace. Pursues inclusion for LGBTQ Presbyterians and others historically marginalized by church and society. Treasurer- 2016 to present



Saint Luke's Health System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chaplain Resident

  • Sep 2022 - Sep 2023

  -3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Completed four units total. -Provided Spiritual Assessment and direct emotional support to diverse patients, families, and staff in assigned units (Pulmonary, Cardiac ICU, Cardiovascular Recovery, Emergency Department) and regular, all-hospital on-call shifts (including direct chaplain care for comfort care patients and families) at 625 bed, Trauma Level 1 hospital. -Collaborated on patient care plans within multidisciplinary care… Show more -3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Completed four units total. -Provided Spiritual Assessment and direct emotional support to diverse patients, families, and staff in assigned units (Pulmonary, Cardiac ICU, Cardiovascular Recovery, Emergency Department) and regular, all-hospital on-call shifts (including direct chaplain care for comfort care patients and families) at 625 bed, Trauma Level 1 hospital. -Collaborated on patient care plans within multidisciplinary care teams. - Quality improvement project on enhancing chaplain response to hospital staff, informed by the concept of ‘moral injury.’ Show less -3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Completed four units total. -Provided Spiritual Assessment and direct emotional support to diverse patients, families, and staff in assigned units (Pulmonary, Cardiac ICU, Cardiovascular Recovery, Emergency Department) and regular, all-hospital on-call shifts (including direct chaplain care for comfort care patients and families) at 625 bed, Trauma Level 1 hospital. -Collaborated on patient care plans within multidisciplinary care… Show more -3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Completed four units total. -Provided Spiritual Assessment and direct emotional support to diverse patients, families, and staff in assigned units (Pulmonary, Cardiac ICU, Cardiovascular Recovery, Emergency Department) and regular, all-hospital on-call shifts (including direct chaplain care for comfort care patients and families) at 625 bed, Trauma Level 1 hospital. -Collaborated on patient care plans within multidisciplinary care teams. - Quality improvement project on enhancing chaplain response to hospital staff, informed by the concept of ‘moral injury.’ Show less



The Kirk of Kansas City

• Lead Pastor

  • Oct 2013 - Aug 2022

  Connecting people to people and to God for serving the world, learning love, and giving generously as an audacious act of hope. -Delivered pastoral and spiritual care for congregation members, friends, and neighbors at key points of life transition, navigating grief and joy, fear and hope. Met regularly in homes, or at hospital/care facilities. -Preached and led weekly worship, presided at communion, officiated weddings and funerals, regularly taught and facilitated… Show more Connecting people to people and to God for serving the world, learning love, and giving generously as an audacious act of hope. -Delivered pastoral and spiritual care for congregation members, friends, and neighbors at key points of life transition, navigating grief and joy, fear and hope. Met regularly in homes, or at hospital/care facilities. -Preached and led weekly worship, presided at communion, officiated weddings and funerals, regularly taught and facilitated activities. -Organized and led staff of five to enable ministry of the congregation. -Mobilized congregation for service with community partners. -Offered community-based, interfaith spiritual support at local cafes. Show less Connecting people to people and to God for serving the world, learning love, and giving generously as an audacious act of hope. -Delivered pastoral and spiritual care for congregation members, friends, and neighbors at key points of life transition, navigating grief and joy, fear and hope. Met regularly in homes, or at hospital/care facilities. -Preached and led weekly worship, presided at communion, officiated weddings and funerals, regularly taught and facilitated… Show more Connecting people to people and to God for serving the world, learning love, and giving generously as an audacious act of hope. -Delivered pastoral and spiritual care for congregation members, friends, and neighbors at key points of life transition, navigating grief and joy, fear and hope. Met regularly in homes, or at hospital/care facilities. -Preached and led weekly worship, presided at communion, officiated weddings and funerals, regularly taught and facilitated activities. -Organized and led staff of five to enable ministry of the congregation. -Mobilized congregation for service with community partners. -Offered community-based, interfaith spiritual support at local cafes. Show less


Synod of Mid America, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
• United States
• Religious Institutions
• Treasurer

  • Oct 2017 - Apr 2021


Presbyterian Mission Agency Board / PCUSA, A Corporation Board

• Director

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2018

  Elected by the 220th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The Presbyterian Mission Agency leads and coordinates the national mission program for the denomination. Finance Committee 2012 to 2018 (Chair 2014-2016. Oversight of $70MM annual budget) Executive Committee 2014 to 2017 Ghost Ranch Task Force, Chair, 2015 to 2016 Mission Work Plan Advisory Group, Chair, 2017 to 2018 www.presbyterianmission.org Elected by the 220th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The Presbyterian Mission Agency leads and coordinates the national mission program for the denomination. Finance Committee 2012 to 2018 (Chair 2014-2016. Oversight of $70MM annual budget) Executive Committee 2014 to 2017 Ghost Ranch Task Force, Chair, 2015 to 2016 Mission Work Plan Advisory Group, Chair, 2017 to 2018 www.presbyterianmission.org


PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH USA INVESTMENT & LOAN PROGRAM INC
• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director

  • 2016 - 2017


Southminster Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village Kansas

• Associate Pastor

  • Jul 2005 - Sep 2013

  Generalist on a two pastor professional staff with leadership and staffing focus in the areas of Christian Education and Congregational Nurture. Generalist on a two pastor professional staff with leadership and staffing focus in the areas of Christian Education and Congregational Nurture.



Heartland Presbytery

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Moderator

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Elected officer of regional council (governing body) of the Presbyterian Church (USA), responsible for coordinating leadership among congregations and presbyters, ordaining and installing pastors, and communication along with other staff and officers. Elected officer of regional council (governing body) of the Presbyterian Church (USA), responsible for coordinating leadership among congregations and presbyters, ordaining and installing pastors, and communication along with other staff and officers.



University of Chicago Divinity School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ph. D Student

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2009

  ABD, Theological Ethics ABD, Theological Ethics



First United Church of Oak Park

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pastoral Associate

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2005

  Temporary pastoral support at a large, thriving suburban congregation (approximately 1000 members) while church searched for a new Associate Pastor. Areas of responsibility included mission development and leadership, pastoral care, deacon orientation and training, adult Christian education, preaching and worship assistance. Temporary pastoral support at a large, thriving suburban congregation (approximately 1000 members) while church searched for a new Associate Pastor. Areas of responsibility included mission development and leadership, pastoral care, deacon orientation and training, adult Christian education, preaching and worship assistance.