The Class of 2018 Master of Divinity
Graduate, denomination, and future plans Adam Anderson
PC(USA), Scioto Valley Presbytery Pastor, Old Stone Presbyterian Church, Delaware, Ohio
Katherine Atkins ‡
PC(USA), Presbytery of Charlotte Mitigation Specialist, Baltimore, Maryland
Becky Branton
PC(USA), Presbytery of Western Colorado Pastoral Resident, First Presbyterian Church, Cuero, Texas
Tim Browning
Unitarian Universalist Will spend a year in Sweden
Tyler Henderson
PC(USA), Palo Duro Presbytery Associate Pastor, Youth and Family, Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church, Katy, Texas
Jasiel Hernandez
PC(USA), Mission Presbytery Two-year resident, Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, Indiana
Stephen Hilder
Non-denominational Seeking church plant opportunities while continuing his career at REI
Pam Jarvis
Becky Bryan
Episcopal Church Working with Westminster John Knox Press in partnership with Austin Seminary; Stitt Library, and The Church Lab, Austin, Texas
Matt Edison
PC(USA), Mission Presbytery Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Weslaco, Texas
Gayle Evers
UMC, Rio Texas Conference Pastor, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, San Antonio, Texas
PC(USA), Tampa Bay Presbytery Intern, Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, Tampa, Florida
UMC, Rio Texas Conference Pastor, Parker Lane United Methodist Church, Austin, Texas
Ecumenical; seeking a call
Meagan Findeiss
PC(USA), St. Augustine Presbytery Two-year Resident, Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, Indiana
Azar Ghandforoush
Christian; Founder, Azar Ghandforoush Ministry, Austin, Texas
Karla Lara
Michele Lott
Chelsea McCutchin
PC(USA), Mission Presbytery Freelance project, The Imago Dei Fund, Boston, Massachusetts; seeking a call
Laura Messer
PC(USA), Northern Kansas Presbytery Seeking a call
at The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Arts (Theological Studies) Graduate, denomination, and future plans
UMC, Rio Texas Conference; Youth Minister Director, Covenant United Methodist Church, Austin, Texas
Hierald Osorto
ELCA, Metro DC Synod Director of Religious and Spiritual Life, Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York; Completing MA from Lutheran Seminary
Kathy Robbins
UMC, Rio Texas Conference Pastor, Faith United Methodist Church, Westboro, Texas
Ed Sackett
PC(USA), Mission Presbytery Coordinator for Disaster Relief, Mission Presbytery, San Antonio, Texas
Jeff Sanchez
UMC, Central Texas Conference Associate Pastor, St. Philip’s United Methodist Church, Round Rock, Texas
Jenny Saperstein
PC(USA), Plains and Peaks Presbytery Completing ordination requirements
Emily Simons
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Customer Success Manager, Robert Half, Dublin, California
Caroline Weaver
UMC, Rio Texas Conference; Year-long CPE Residency, Seton Hospital, Austin
Terese Wier
‡ Recipient of a Dual Degree (MSSW) with Steve Hicks School of Social Work
Randy Knighten
Erica Nelson
PC(USA), Utah Presbytery Working for Texas Impact, Austin, Texas; seeking a call
Elijah Mwandila
Global Partner, Reformed Church in Zambia Pastor, Katete Central Congregation, Reformed Church, Zambia, Africa
Jacob Wilson
No Affiliation; pursuing graduate school
Roman Catholic, Archdiocese of Austin Facilitator for group dialogue; on-call hospital chaplain
Master of Arts in Ministry Practice Graduate, denomination, and future plans David Hackenbracht
Non-denominational; Associate Pastor, Journey Imperfect Faith Community, Austin, Texas; math tutor, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas Summer | Fall 2018| 5