“Carol’s candidacy stood out because of her extensive knowledge of and relational network within the United Church of Christ and the ecumenical networks of the Metro area not-for-profit community,” said Deborah Krause, Academic Dean and Professor of New Testament. “As the Seminary engages within an extensive strategic planning process we look forward to her collegial presence in developing programs that share the Seminary’s story with the church and its candidates for ministry. The committee is excited about Carol’s capacity to continue the excellent tradition of care and energy that the work of Admissions and Recruitment has been known for at Eden.”

Carol is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and brings years of work within the youth ministry initiatives of the Illinois South and Missouri Mid South Conferences of the UCC. She has most recently served as the Missouri Mid-South Conference Youth and Young Adult Ministries Coordinator.

Carol began work full time in January, 2008. She will continue to serve as the part-time pastor of Bethel UCC in Cahokia, Illinois.