Co-Shapers of Kinship Plot
The co-shapers of Kinship Plot are people of Christian faith who care deeply about reimagining and embodying resonant relationships and are committed to bringing their various gifts, loves, passions, and expertise to the table. The board of directors has governing and fiduciary responsibility for the organization. The wisdom council provides encouragement, wisdom, and insight based on their particular knowledge and expertise. Additionally, we are building a global "kinship network" of people who co-shape this vision and action in diverse and compelling ways. We hope YOU will co-shape with us, too!
Rev. Stephanie and Rev. Dr. Wesley Vander Lugt
Co-Creators
Co-Directors of Kinship Plot. Wes is a pastor, educator, writer, and arts advocate. Stephanie is a minister and social-worker-in-training. Together they are enthusiasts for community, reflection-on-action, transformation, beauty, gardening, and gathering eclectic groups of people around a table.
Karen McNary
Board member, Vice President
Leader of global diversity at Bible Study Fellowship International. Church leader, Bible teacher, and consultant for intercultural competency in Charlotte, NC.
Melanee Marshall
Board member, Secretary
Founder and Chief Creative Liberator of Closet Creatives in Charlotte, NC. Multi-passionate hyper-creative and educator.
Kim Summerrow
Board member, President
Chief Product Officer at Payzer in Charlotte, NC. Builder of community, church leader, and social justice advocate.
Bob Gluck
Board member, Treasurer
Director of Finance at Warehouse 242 in Charlotte, NC. Lover of numbers, music, and the spiritual kinship of the church.
Dr. Daniel Gutierrez
Wisdom council
Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and an Associate Professor in Counselor Education at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA. Passionate about kinship, contemplation, soulful living, and answering the yearnings deep inside.
Rev. Dr. Barbara Peacock
Wisdom council
Author, spiritual director, teacher, and founder of Barbara L. Peacock Ministries in Charlotte, NC. Passionate about soul care and the disciplines of prayer.
Rev. Helms Jarrell
Wisdom council
Contemporary mixed media folk artist, collaborative change maker, minister, and non-profit leader in Charlotte, NC. Passionate about cultivating beloved community through practices of hospitality, creativity, and prayer.
Rev. Steve Smith
Wisdom council
Spiritual director, former pastor, writer and founder of The Potter's Inn retreat center. Cultivator of companionship and soul care for global ministry leaders in Charlotte, NC.
Dr. James Krohn
Wisdom council
Theological educator, former pastor, founder-director of KRUX in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Enthusiast of learning, hospitality, and spiritual transformation.
Angelica Garnett
Wisdom council
Educator, church leader, and immigration advocate in Charlotte, NC. Passionate about radical welcome, equity, bridge-building, and immigration justice.
Michael Gray
Board member
Head of engineering at Method in Charlotte. Bridge builder, conversation starter, and passionate about second chances.
Elizabeth Bridges
Board member
Musician, worship leader at The Grove Church, youth mentor, avid hiker, certified Forest Therapy Guide. Passionate about family and friends, connecting humans and nature, meditative walks, fostering community, and contemplative practices.
Bethany Gunnink
Oddkin Unite Project Coordinator
Nature-lover, theology student. Passionate about co-creating and co-laboring with others and cultivating deep conversations and relationships.