Gathering Leadership

The ministry of the Gathering is dreamed, planned and executed by Gathering leadership, which consists of nearly 98% volunteers and a small staff out of the ELCA churchwide organization. These individuals pour their hearts and energy into the ministry of the Gathering, MYLE and the tAble so that congregations can experience this life-changing faith formation experience.


Gathering Staff
Deacon Tammy Jones West (she/her)
Director, 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering
Deacon Jess Liles (she/her)
Director, 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering
Justin Wilson (he/him)
Manager, Engagement + Resources

Deacon Beth Hartfiel (she/her)

Coordinator, Event Logistics + Administration


Directors

Our directors serve in a volunteer capacity, so we ask that you do not contact these individuals directly. If you have questions about the ministry of the Gathering, please contact the Gathering Office.‍
Dr. Kristen Contos Krueger (she/her)
Accompaniment
Tom Hoegel (he/him)
Community Life
Deacon Jessica Liles (she/her)
Interactive Learning
Rev. Kim Adams (she/her)
Logistics
Rev. Christian Marien (he/him)
Mass Gathering
Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy (she/her)
Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE)
Rev. Jonathan Vehar (he/him)
the tAble
Dannica Olsen (she/her)
Synod Champions
Rev. Jennifer Schultz (she/her)
Volunteers
Rev. Brenda Smith (she/her)
Chaplain

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