Our Pastors
Originally from the suburbs of St. Louis, I am a KU alum living in a K-State world. I spent about 10 years working in youth ministry in a variety of contexts before I married my husband Ross and started having kids. In the fall of 2023, I began praying about what ministry role God might have for me as my kids started to get older, and eventually I felt a clear call to look into planting a Covenant church in our own city of Manhattan, where Ross is a professor at K-State and where we plan to stay. I simply began following God with each step, and here we are now! I have an MA in Youth & Family Ministries from Denver Seminary and hold a Bi-Vocational Ministry License from the Evangelical Covenant Church. My other vocation is Mom! Ross and I have three kids, and you can find our family around town at the zoo, the parks, the library, the pools, the nature trails, or the sports fields. We love Manhattan and truly long to share the light and love of Jesus with our community!
Serving as co-pastor alongside Pastor Amanda, I am excited to partner with her in ministry as we serve together here in Manhattan. I hold an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Wichita State University and a Master of Divinity from North Park Theological Seminary. I am also actively seeking a ministerial license with the Evangelical Covenant Church. For the past 20+ years, I have served in various roles, including human resources, insurance sales, and leadership. My wife, Erin, and I have been married for 22 years and recently relocated to Manhattan from central Kansas. We love to travel and meet new people, finding joy in the stories and connections along the way. In my free time, you'll likely find me out on the golf course or in my garage tinkering on the latest woodworking project. We have one daughter, Izzy, and she is currently studying nursing and worship ministry at John Brown University. I am grateful for the Lord calling me to this new season of ministry, and I look forward to serving alongside this church family as we love Jesus and love others.