Michelle is ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She dreams of a world where all people know their inherent worth and value as children of God and recognize that same value and worth in others. She believes that God is much bigger than any man-made religious box and follows Jesus as one who taught us to break open the boxes where we try to keep God. Michelle believes that working for peace and justice are the vocation of every Christian and has a passion for helping people live into that vocation.
Emily Aderhold
Administrative Assistant
Emily Aderhold is our Administrative Assistant at Ekklesia Campus Ministry. She is always up for learning something new, and thinks that sharing with and learning from others is one of the most important things a person can do. In her spare time, she enjoys knitting and being outside.
Ekklesia Student Staff
Jagger is a senior computer science student who has participated in Ekklesia from the first week he was in college. He loves to meet new people, and he enjoys singing every week in a local church choir. He hopes that Ekklesia can continue to be a welcoming place for everybody!
Sam is a senior majoring in Psychology with minors in Sign Language Studies and Diversity studies and a certificate in Mental Health and Spirituality. He loves supporting others in whatever they may need, making new connections, and learning more about Interfaith!
UMHE Board Members
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Samantha Nichols, President, Leigh, NE
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Gary Tebbenkamp, Vice President, Springfield, MO
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Orion Peterson, Secretary, Alumni, St. Charles, MO
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Rev. Jenn Simmons, Treasurer, Springfield, MO
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David Rauch, Director at Large, Billings, MO
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Melodie Bennett, Director at Large
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Mary Lou Datema, Director at Large, Springfield, MO
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Tona Rowett, Director at Large, Springfield, MO