Rev. Chantel Nelson comes to us from Dallas, TX via Mississippi and Louisiana.  She received her Master of Divinity degree from Brite Divinity School, an affiliate of Texas Christian University in Forth Worth, TX. She also holds a Bachelor of  Science degree in Family Life Studies with a minor in Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in General Counseling.  Pastor Chantel joins us with almost 20 years of professional experience working with children and families in crisis.  She has provided ongoing education to various community and professional groups regarding children and grief, working with families in crisis, sibling support, and parenting. She last worked as a Court Appointed Special Advocate Supervisor advocating for the needs of abused and neglected children.   

Pastor Chantel completed her ministry internship at St. Paul’s UMC in Fort Worth, TX where she assisted with the Sr. Sunday School education, the youth group, pastoral care, and preaching.  She provided pulpit supply to various churches within the Dallas/Fort Worth area while a student in care of Cathedral of Hope, UCC, Dallas, TX.  

Pastor Chantel is an advocate of social justice and restorative justice issues with an emphasis on the LGBTQ and other minority communities.  She also has a concern for eco-justice issues as well.   

Come and join us as we seek to be a community of faith living into God’s mission for the world. God is still speaking…