Background
Associate Pastor Kathy McFarland is a graduate of Emory University - Candler School of Theology and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Nova Southeastern University and a Masters Certificate specializing in Project Management from George Washington University. She comes with 22 years of business experience from her first career at Bellsouth.
She was appointed to McKendree, July 1st, 2002 to assume responsibilities as Pastor of Programs and Congregational Care. Ministries under her oversight include Stephen Ministries, Compassion Ministries such as Divorce Care, Grief Share, Cancer support, Compassion for Children and the Congregation Care Network, the Marriage Course, Disciple Bible Studies, the Alpha Program, Bible 101 and 102 Program, McKendree University Program, Membership Class and assimilation, Lay Leadership Training, and the ever expanding Small Group Program. Obviously her current passion is to develop various innovative methods for Christian discipleship and spiritual growth, and to provide care and nurture to those who suffer. Kathy is also a wife and a mother.
Mission Scripture
Matt 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
Personal Scripture
Ps 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do it.
