OUR TEAM
At PABC we don't just talk about deconstructing systems of power - we do it. We are a team of pastors in a circle leadership model. In this non-hierarchical model, our pastors share leadership and preaching responsibilities.
Our Pastors
Henra’s love for people and helping them connect to the work of the community of Park Avenue makes him a natural a building community partnerships. Henra is also the contact and liaison to our community partners such as Wilderness Works, the Stewart Center, Nicholas House and others. Henra's giftedness with finance positions him well to aid the team with management of the facilities through the Building Committee. Henra is bi-vocational working in banking as well. He holds a Masters of Christian Ministry from McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University. You can reach Henra at henra@parkavebaptist.com.
Darci's call to ministry is characterized by leading people in creative expression, which is a spiritual journey. Darci brings their artistic gifts and talents to our worship and faith development programs, leading a weekly creative prayer community group, "Re-Imagining Prayer." Darci has started programs like Created 2 Create, art ministry pastoral internship, and is currently using art as pastoral care in a Louisville Pastoral Study Project. They serve the Park Ave. team in creative social media and marketing capacities as well. Darci holds a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology. You can reach Darci at darci@parkavebaptist.com.
Our Team
Jame Geathers is a mother, entrepreneur, author and survivor. Jame has spent her career building and repairing the partnerships between employers and employees. In addition to working with small businesses, Jame is passionate about empowering and inspiring individuals to realize their full potential through encouragement, coaching, and by sharing her story. When she is not working, Jame splits her time between volunteering, reading, and spending time with her daughter and fur babies.
You can reach Jame at jame@parkavebaptist.com.
Lizz Hutchinson is an enthusiastic member of the Park Avenue Baptist Church Community. Lizz has a bachelors of Psychology focusing on counseling those living with mental illness. Lizz is married to their husband Kyle and has 2 fur babies, a cat named Frog and a dog named Maae.
You can reach Lizz at lizz@parkavebaptist.com.