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Rachel Vogado
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Rachel is a lifelong Presbyterian from Tallahassee, Florida. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Museum Education from Florida State University and a Masters of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary. She was ordained by the Presbytery of Florida as Minister of Word and Sacrament and has served churches in Memphis and Indianapolis, and most recently she served as an Associate Pastor in Concord, North Carolina.
Rachel’s particular interest in ministry include teaching, empowering, and equipping people to grow in their faith, especially young people. She is energized by answering Jesus’ call for justice and loving neighbors. She is deeply passionate about using the arts to help articulate faith and theology and deepening spirituality. Rachel is married to Chris, who is also a Presbyterian minister who serves at New Hope Presbyterian Church here in Gastonia. When Rachel is not working with the church, she enjoys playing and listening to music, adventuring and exploring nature, making art, and learning a new hobby. Rachel can almost always be found with a cup of hot tea and doing something creative! |
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