I chose being a teacher and for 37 years loved doing just that…teaching math and science at both the middle and high school levels. I grew up knowing I wanted to be around people so I had a choice of being a nurse, secretary, or teacher…back in the day our choices were limited. Feel free to pop in for a cup of coffee and a chat.īorn and raised in Hutchinson, (Home of the Kansas State Fair, Underground Salt Mine, Kansas Cosmosphere, and The Anchor Inn), I found my way to CHUM in 1992. Know that you are always welcome at College Hill. 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. 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 seen CHUM go through low points, as well as high points. 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 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. They have always been willing to go the extra mile for those in need. CHUM members have always impressed me with their generosity. I have worked in churches my entire adult life, and have never found a more welcoming congregation. On a more serious note, coming to College Hill UMC as office manager in June 1994, has been a blessing. These are just two of my many wonderful qualities. Looking for a new four legged friend? Just ask me, I can usually help. How many days until Christmas? Just ask me, I can usually tell you. 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. 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. 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 a learner, a teacher, a singer, a storyteller, a writer, a bit of an artist – and sometimes all of these at once! We attended CHUM for almost 2 years before I started in my position in the summer of 2017.ġ0:15 Music Director for Contemporary Worship The girls have a 21 year age gap from oldest to youngest. Greg and I have grown our family to include 4 daughters. 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. I am very excited to start this program with familie s here at CHUM. I fell in love with taking my own family on mission trips. It was while we were attending there that I discovered my LOVE of doing hands on serving and mission work. ![]() Once we were permanently living in Wichita full time, we started attending church. The first few years we were married I split my time between Wichita and San Diego. I met my husband Greg while he was serving in the US Navy and was stationed in San Diego. I am a Southeast Buffalo and attended WSU. Since moving to Wichita back in 1991 I am proud and happy to call Wichita home. 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!įAQ about Pastor Jill's Renewal Leave Click Here Kalaba Chali is also an ordained United Methodist pastor and he serves as the Senior Pastor of Pleasant Valley UMC. In my free time, I love to cook, travel, and read. I enjoy preaching, teaching, spiritual formation, and serving God in relationship with others through mercy and advocacy. I have been in ministry since 2008 serving congregations of various sizes in Missouri and Kansas. She/Her/Hers I am from a small town in the state of Missouri, and have a Bachelor of Science in Spanish from Missouri State University with a minor in religious studies and a Master's of Divinity degree from Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University with a certificate in Hispanic Studies.
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