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Nashville native Kate joined Belmont UMC staff in 2019
Academic background
Memphis Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry
Vanderbilt Divinity School, M. Div.
Austin Peay State University, M.S., Biology
Cumberland University, B.S., Biology
Ordained within the American Baptist Churches USA; locally ordained by Glendale Baptist Church, Nashville
Interests and activities
Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, coonhounds and greyhounds, growing food, and eating locally.
Reason for chosen career
Because I love children’s ministry and walking with them through questions of faith and growing up
To watch children lead our congregation
To live in the intersections of justice, theology, and faith
To see how this radically inclusive Gospel changes people and bears witness to love winning
To guide faith communities’ critical journey together through the challenges and joys of life, especially given evolving times in relation to the Church
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