college hill leadership
The staff and leadership here at College Hill is comprised of people who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. If you have any questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them. You can contact the church office at 316.683.4643
I have been in ministry since 2008 serving congregations of various sizes in Missouri and Kansas. I enjoy preaching, teaching, spiritual formation, and serving God in relationship with others through mercy and advocacy.
In my free time, I love to cook, travel, and read. My husband, Rev. Dr. Kalaba Chali is also an ordained United Methodist pastor and he serves as the Senior Pastor of Pleasant Valley UMC. Together we have one daughter. One of my favorite scriptures is John 10:10a where Jesus says: “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” It reminds me of my call as a Christian to share the abundant life of Jesus Christ with others, knowing that abundant life encompasses all of who we are mind, body, and spirit!
Rev. Bev Baumgartner
Associate Pastor (Youth and Justice)
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Pastor Bev knew early on that worship, liturgy and connecting with people were part of her life's purpose. She enjoys building relationships with and connecting people of all ages, including youth. Social justice work, running, gardening, cooking and doodling are some of her passions. She lives southeast of Wichita with her husband Joel Ewy, their two daughters, and the family’s two cats.
She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Camp Sunflower Kansas. Pastor Bev earned her Bachelor of Arts from Bethel College and her Master of Divinity from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
Pastor Bev serves half-time at CHUM and will be responsible for youth ministry, justice ministry, and assist with pastoral care and worship leadership. In addition, Pastor Bev serves quarter time at Madison Avenue UMC in Derby.
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Born and raised in Culver, Kansas, I grew up a country boy and have been a United Methodist my whole life.
My job is strategic outreach ministries, say what? So the focus of my job is audio-visual enhancement, marketing and community outreach. College Hill is an amazing congregation and we want to reach as many people as we can with this message. You are loved by God just as you were created to be and God loves you just as you are. I hope you will check us out and come visit when you can. #whereloveislove
Director of Children's Ministries
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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.
KARI BAKER
Office Manager
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I'm excited to join CHUM as the Office Manager. My family includes my husband, CJ, and bonus 10 year old daughter, JJ. We enjoy music, books, movies, food and outdoor activities. I'm also a singer and licensed massage therapist.
rob simon
10:15 Music Director for Contemporary Worship
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I am 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 Director for Contemporary Worship at College Hill, I am a specialist in prevention programming and restorative practices, a Wichita Griot Storyteller, a performer with band, Blue Eyed Soul, an experienced Kansas educator & trainer/ consultant, and a speaker/performer who has worked with school systems and various agencies coast to coast.
I am the founder of POSITIVE RHYTHM PRODUCTIONS, and produce topical workshop, classroom, assembly, keynote and other creative presentations for various audiences, using persuasive speech, original songs, characterizations, essays, & poetry. I also produced a weekly commentary on Wichita's National Public Radio affiliate, KMUW FM 89.1 for over ten years, and have a collection of some of those essays coming out in 2021 as the first of two books.
matthew nutter
9:00am Music Director for Traditional Worship
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Hello! I am a Wichita native and love this city and its people! I earned my Bachelors in Music Education from Wichita State in 2010 and have since earned my certification in Level III of Koday and a Masters in Music Education. I have taught in USD 259 for 11 years at the Middle School level. I sang in CHUM's Chancel choir as the Tenor soloist for several years before moving up to the director position, and I LOVE the people in our choir! Our rehearsals are engaging and fun, and I pick music that matches the sermons while still being enjoyable to sing. COVID has pushed us to create Virtual Choir offerings this year, and that has been a steep learning curve, but the choir has handled it with grace and enthusiasm! Come join us!
carli siebenmark
Nursery Co-Coordinator
My
name is Carli Siebenmark and I am currently a senior at Wichita State, working
on my degree in Biology. I have attended College Hill since I was a baby and it
has always felt like home to me. Since high school I have been working in the
nursery and downstairs with Sunday School and love helping the kids grow,
especially in their relationship with God. When I heard about the opening for
Childcare Co-coordinator I knew it was right for me and I am so excited to
spend more time with the nursery kiddos!
ariana hernandez
Nursery Co-Coordinator
Hello, I'm Ariana Hernandez, but most know me as Ana! I am originally from Kansas City, but I've called Wichita home for the past four years. On a typical day I'm immersed in the world of Early Childhood education, splitting my time between studying and my work as a teacher at the WSU Child Development Center. Outside of work,
I'm engaged to my partner of 5 and a half years, and together we share our lives with a lovable but mischievous lab terrier mix, adopted from KHS a few years ago. In my downtime, I enjoy solving puzzles, quality family time, and, of course, shopping for classroom toys. I am thrilled to be part of this program, and I look forward to connecting with you all on this exciting journey! Working with kiddos is my passion, and I am excited to bring my skills to the table to help the children explore and learn about God's love through play and creative expression!
