Chris Abel

Pastor of Students and Young Adults

Chris Abel, pastor of Students and Young Adults at Resurrection, is a United Methodist Elder from the Missouri Conference who describes himself as a "Pastor Creative-type Adventurer." A former atheist turned passionate follower of Christ, he completed his seminary education in Washington, D.C. Before coming to Resurrection, Chris was a campus pastor at a Methodist church near St. Louis, MO.

Taylor Ogden Thomas

Care and Development Program Director

Coming soon!

Deborah Comstock

Event & Volunteer Program Director

Deborah likes to refer to herself as a party planner for Jesus. She plans events for students in 6th - 12th grade, everything thing from retreats, mission trips, camps and other fun events.

If you want to get connected and volunteer with youth, she's the person. She gets people plugged in to volunteer for all of the events, behind the scenes activities, and hanging out with youth each week.

Deborah has been on staff in this role 10 plus years. She's married and his two daughters and one grandson. Favorite verse is Colossians 3:23 - Whatever you do, do it from the heart for the Lord and not for people.

Teri Chalker

Confirmation & Transitions Program Director

Teri believes she has the best "job" in the world! She gets to hang out with some amazing mentors and youth as they make their faith their own through Confirmation and after.  
 
Teri has two children, Jordan and Josh. She and her husband Brad were high school sweethearts. She went to KU (Rock Chalk!) but married a Wildcat. She loves watching her kids in their activities and cheering them on. She also enjoys boating and being on the water and loves to travel.  
 
She is a Licensed Clinical Social worker in both Kansas and Missouri, but has been working at Resurrection since 2002. She feels that God has placed her in this ministry-God is good that way, huh?

Darci Iandolo

Administrative Assistant to Student Ministries

Darci serves part-time as the Administrative Assistant in rezlife Student Ministries. She basically is the “eyes and ears” of the department.

Darci helps support the weekly youth group programs and assists in the development of all rezlife retreats, events and mission trips.

Angie Tindle

Coordinating Assistant for Student Ministries

Angie serves as the Student Ministries Coordinating Assistant. She has three amazing children, Jacob, Aiden and Jolee, and wonderful and supportive husband, Jason. She has lived in the Johnson County area for over 40 years and is actively involved in the community. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, hiking, scuba diving, music, sports and theater. She LOVES watching her kids’ activities, games and performances and is constantly in awe of their talents!

Angie has a degree in Business Administration from Kansas State University (Go Wildcats!). After working in the corporate world for many years, with God’s help, she found a perfect spot in Student Ministry.

Nick Kaufmann

Worship Leader for Students and Children

Shalom!

As I get older I try to be who I needed when I was younger. It helps me relate to students. I believe in building community with our students. It is a community that builds upon a foundation of Jesus Christ's values in life. I believe in guiding students as they wrestle with their thoughts and feelings about God. It is my hope that each student roots themselves in faith so that they may understand God more fully.

Students will learn about loving our neighbors from me. I also invite students to experience and serve a diverse humanity created by God with me. I believe every student is a vessel for expressing God's love in the world.

Peace.