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Shallowford Presby. Church Names Youth Director
Ms. Kibler provides community-building programs to draw and nurture families
Shallowford Presbyterian Church (SPC) recently named Bradley Kibler as the Director of Youth and Program Ministries. Ms. Kibler joins Senior Pastor Rev. Christopher A. Henry and a program staff of five at this growing church with nearly 1,000 members located in central DeKalb County.
Ms. Kibler’s responsibilities include providing a dynamic program of spiritual formation, education, and intergenerational fellowship that draws and nurtures youth and families through multiple activities and community building programs. She also provides worship leadership, pastoral care, and will work closely with Rev. Henry.
“I am thrilled that Bradley has been called to serve Shallowford,” said Rev. Henry. “She brings extraordinary gifts for ministry and a joy in serving. Under her leadership, the future of youth and program ministries at our church is very bright indeed.”
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Ms. Kibler came to Shallowford Presby. Church as a Seminary Intern from Candler School of Theology, Emory University where she is a Candidate for a Master of Divinity degree. She will complete the degree in 2017. In November 2015, Shallowford named Ms. Kibler as the Interim Director of Youth Ministry, a position she held until her current appointment as Director of Youth and Program Ministries.
“Bradley’s profound and palpable passion to develop faith-filled, fun, meaningful, and devoted relationships with youth and families is a welcomed addition for our Shallowford community,” said Dr. Terry O’Toole, Chair of the church’s search committee.
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Ms. Kibler graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Health Promotion and Behavior. During her college career, she volunteered as a tutor in special education and served as a Children’s Support Group Leader for Project Safe in Athens, GA. Gaining valuable experience through a practicum with the Clarke County Health Department, she spent four months in Johannesburg, South Africa completing an internship at Sparrow Rainbow Village where she worked in an HIV/AIDS orphanage.
“I can’t wait to use my gifts and experiences to build relationships, enrich SPC programs and equip our youth to engage their faith in new and exciting ways,” said Ms. Kibler. “I’m eager to see what God has in store for this amazing community of faith.”
An Atlanta native, Ms. Kibler grew up at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta where she was ordained as a Youth Elder and also chaired the Youth Council.
