Gathering Leadership

The ministry of the Gathering is dreamed, planned and executed by Gathering leadership, which consists of nearly 98% volunteers and a small full-time 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

Meghan Olson (she/her)
Coordinator, Event Logistics and Administration

Justin Wilson (he/him)
Manager, Engagement and Resources

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

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

Rev. Christian Marien (he/him)
Mass Gathering

Give

Make an online gift to support the ministries of the tAble, the Multicultural Youth Leadership Event and the ELCA Youth Gathering.

Resources

The Gathering produces a number of free, downloadable resources to help you and your congregation prepare for and plan your time at the Gathering.

gNews

Sign up for the gNews for updates on the Gathering! The gNews is a monthly e-Newsletter designed to inform attendees of the Gathering.

Blog

Sign up to receive the Gathering blog to your inbox! The Gathering Blog features a variety of voices and shares their Gathering experiences.