Born and raised in Culver, Kansas, I grew up a country boy and have been a United Methodist my whole life. I have been doing youth ministry for 29 years now, some days it's hard to believe, other days not so much. The one thing that has remained the same is that I love waking up every day and getting to do my job.

The other part of my job here at College Hill, is outreach ministries. I enjoy working on events that involve our church community, as well as those that reach out to our neighborhood. I also work on publicity, social media and the website.  We have so much going on in our church, it is amazing. I have been truly blessed in my life and count College Hill as a big blessing.

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Since moving to Wichita back in 1991 I am proud and happy to call Wichita home. I am a Southeast Buffalo and attended WSU. I met my husband Greg while he was serving in the US Navy and was stationed in San Diego. The first few years we were married I split my time between Wichita and San Diego. Once we were permanently living in Wichita full time, we started attending church. It was while we were attending there that I discovered my LOVE of doing hands on serving and mission work. I fell in love with taking my own family on mission trips. I am very excited to start this program with families here at CHUM. I often say of everything we've ever done with our family taking the girls on work teams is easily the best thing we have done as a family. Greg and I have grown our family to include 4 daughters. The girls have a 21 year age gap from oldest to youngest. We attended CHUM for almost 2 years before I started in my position in the summer of 2017.

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I was born and raised in Wichita, KS and became a member of CHUM at an early age. As a teenager and young adult, I worked for CHUM’s Vacation Bible School and Summer Rec. Program – those memories still hold a special place in my heart. I have always been proud to be a member of such an open –minded and welcoming church and felt it was important for my family to be a part of it as well. I have been married to my husband, Dan, since 2011 am the mom to two boys, Jackson and Reed as well as one fur baby. I serve as an Executive Assistant in the aerospace industry and enjoy all the learning opportunities it provides me. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling to new places, going to craft fairs and watching football (GO CHIEFS).

a learner, a teacher, a singer, a storyteller, a writer, a bit of an artist – and sometimes all of these at once!

In addition to being Music Coordinator for Contemporary Worship at College Hill, Rob is a specialist in prevention programming and restorative practices, a Wichita Griot Storyteller, a performer with band, Blue Eyed Soul. And a certified Kansas educator & experienced trainer/ consultant and speaker/performer working with school systems and various agencies coast to coast.

  Through his own POSITIVE RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS, Rob produces topical workshop, classroom, assembly, keynote and other creative presentations for various audiences, using persuasive speech, original songs, characterizations, essays, & poetry. He is also known for having produced weekly commentary on Wichita's National Public Radio affiliate, KMUW FM 89.1 for over ten years.

I am currently in my 6th year of teaching and have been the choir teacher at Hadley Middle school for 5 years. I received my Bachelors in Music Education at Wichita State in 2010 and have been certified in all three levels of Kodaly. I plans on starting my Masters in Choral Pedagogy at Kansas University this summer. This is my 1st year directing at CHUM and is very excited about moving forward with the choir!

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How many days until Christmas? Just ask me, I can usually tell you. Looking for a new four legged friend? Just ask me, I can usually help. These are just two of my many wonderful qualities.

On a more serious note, coming to College Hill UMC as office manager in June 1994, has been a blessing. I have worked in churches my entire adult life, and have never found a more welcoming congregation. CHUM members have always impressed me with their generosity. They have always been willing to go the extra mile for those in need. I see this in action nearly every day of the week; through Prayer, Food Pantry distribution, Summer kids eating program, clothing giveaway, Saturday morning breakfast, etc… the list goes on and on. Another area that has always inspired me is the number of willing volunteers at College Hill; willing to give of their time for our church.

I have seen CHUM go through low points, as well as high points. It has always amazed me how the congregation rallies through the good and not-so-good times, knowing that our faith and belief will see us through. I have always been impressed how College Hill is willing to step out of the comfort zone for social issues and justice; just another reason I’m proud to be a part of College Hill United Methodist Church.

Know that you are always welcome at College Hill. Feel free to pop in for a cup of coffee and a chat.

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