Staff

 

Rev. Angela Kaufman
 (Minister to the University)

Before coming to TCU, Angela was directing DePaul's Center for Spirituality and Values in Practice and serving as the business school chaplain. She received her Masters in Divinity from the University of Chicago, her Bachelors of Arts from TCU in religion and philosophy and is ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Born in Oklahoma, Angela is a Cubs fan, an avid cyclist and is usually at a Starbucks with a book and a laptop or working on the house.

 

Cindy Rodriquez
(Administrative Assistant)

Cindy is a life-long Ft Worth resident with a wonderful husband, two great daughters and one grand-dog. She's a constant volunteer with the local theater and arts community and enjoys reading, Rangers games and playing softball. Cindy is responsible thankfully for the day to day operations of the University Ministries Office and is the friendly welcoming face who greets you when you visit us in Suite 111.

 

Mr. Adam B. Gamwell
(Program Coordinator)

Adam is a horned frog alum and received his B.A. in Anthropology and Religion. While working full time with religious and spiritual life he is also working on his Masters of Education. Adam loves to play piano, guitar, and sing. He also enjoys the occasional existential discussion, going on archaeological digs, and his cat Lincoln.

 

Fr. Charlie Calabrese
 (Roman Catholic Minister)

Following ordination to the priesthood, Fr. Charlie taught high school for 2 years. Then for 2 years he was a full-time associate pastor in a parish, followed by 8 years as a campus minister at Ohio University. In 1984 he came to TCU. He volunteers at The WARM Place. And he enjoys the outdoors, especially day-hiking in the mountains.

 

Rev. Blair Prevost
(Baptist Student Ministries Director)

Blair has been with the TCU BSM since July of 2007. He grew up in Chattanooga, TN. and still misses living in the mountains sometimes. He graduated from Samford University in 1999 with a BA in Religion. He also studied history, philosophy and photography. He graduated from Truett Seminary in 2003. Blair has been working with college students for several years. He served as a Resident Chaplain at Baylor for 2 years then moved to Kilgore, TX where he served as the BSM director and an adjunct faculty teaching Old and New Testament. He loves sports, especially soccer, which he played & refereed for many years (& still watches when he can). He is a licensed Baptist minister & in his spare  time he enjoys camping, reading & spending time with his wonderful wife Emily who works for the BGCT.

 

Rev. Linsday Churchman
(United Methodist Minister)

Bio Pending

 

Rev. Jeremy Albers
(Christian Church - Disciples of Christ Minister)

Before coming University Ministries, Jeremy completed his Masters of Divinity at Brite Divinity School at TCU & was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He has a passion for social justice, leadership development, & learning experiences. Jeremy received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M in Agricultural Development & served in the Peace Corps in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania as an Agro-Forestry volunteer before entering seminary. In his spare time, Jeremy loves to work in the yard/garden, create sculptures & artwork, spend time camping, playing computer games & playing with his two cats – Ouiser & Merlin. .

 

Rev. Rob Hamby
(RUF/Presbyterian (PCA) Minister)

A native of Greenville, SC, Rob graduated from The Citadel in 1995. In August of 1995 Rob married Kendall Myers of Moncks Corner, SC. Rob and Kendall spent their first year of marriage in Mt. Pleasant, SC where Rob worked as a banker and Kendall a school teacher. In the Fall of 1996 Rob and Kendall moved to St. Louis, MO so that Rob could begin work on a Masters of Divinity at Covenant Theological Seminary. After graduating from Covenant, Rob took a call to begin a new RUF chapter at Furman University in the Fall of 2000. In the fall of 2006 Rob accepted a call to be the RUF Minister at TCU. Rob and Kendall are the proud parents of Wells (7) and Simeon Hamby (3).

 

Rev. Katie Low
(Associate United Methodist Minister)

Katie is a Nebraska native. She has experience with outdoor ministry, parish ministry, and religious, cultural, and bi-lingual education. In May, 2004, Katie graduated from Brite Divinity School of Texas Christian University with a Master of Divinity and is now pursuing her Ph.D in biblical studies. While attending Brite, Katie worked as a campus minister intern for TCU University Ministries. She is ordained in the United Church of Christ.

 

Kevin Hollemans
(Assemblies of God Minister)

Kevin grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and spent his high school years preparing for ministry. He lead a bible study on his high school campus and was involved in Fine Arts preaching and singing. He spent a couple of years in Minnesota going to school before transferring to Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU). He graduated in 1999 and spent two years in ministry before returning to SAGU to work on his master’s degree. He has completed his master’s in Bible and Theology and has just finished his third year at Texas Christian University as Chi Alpha campus pastor.

 

Jace Thompson
(Young Life Staff)

Jace has been on Young Life staff since 1984 and this is will be his fifth year in Fort Worth as Metro Director. He is married to Dayna and is the father of one girl, Taylor, and 2 boys, Hunter and Brock. One of things he is most excited about is their new house on Wabash...two blocks from TCU campus.

 

Lance Linnartz
(Campus Crusade Staff)

Lance has been on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ for 12 years along with his wife, Christie-the last four years at TCU. They have been married 13 years with 2 beautiful daughters, Kelsey and Katie. He graduated from Texas Tech in Business Management. He ministers to TCU students part-time as well as helping with fund raising for regional and national ministry efforts. He loves playing and watching sports.

 

Ms. Amy Gardner
(Chapel Assistant)

 

Ms. Kristi Ingram
(Chapel Coordinator)

 

 

 

 


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