Rev. Dr. Katie Sexton, M.A., M.S.
Rev. Dr. Katie Sexton, M.A., M.S.
Executive Director
Executive Director
Nonprofit Executive and Senior Pastor with years of experience specializing in ministry, leadership, interfaith work, and community organizing. I have a proven track record of building impactful communities who work to transform this world for the common good.
Doctorate of Ministry · 2026
Lexington Theological Seminary
Stone-Campbell Award
Kitchen-Adams Scholar Award
M.S. in Nonprofit Management
Walden University · 2019
Focus in Social Entrepreneurship
Master of Divinity
Lexington Theological Seminary · 2015
Excellence in Field Experience Award
M.A. in Christian Studies
Grand Canyon University ·2010
Focus in Youth Ministry
B.A. in Organizational
Chapman University · 2008
Organizational Leadership & Development
Minor in Religious Studies
Interfaith Unsung Hero Award
Public Speaking
Preaching
Community Organizing
Communications
Publications
Fundraising
Social Media
Worship and Event Planning
Strategic Planning
Interfaith Education
• Ordination with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• Certified Community Organizer with the Gamaliel Network
• Lexington Theological Seminary
Board of Trustees
• Justa Center Board, President
• Bread for the World Board of Directors
Member
Executive Director • Arizona Faith Network Phoenix, AZ
2019 to Current
Duties include: Key management leader, administration oversight, program and strategic planning, public speaking, board and leadership oversight, interfaith recruitment, education, relationship building, budget oversight, staff oversight and community organizing.
Interim Pastor • Desert Dove Church (DOC)
Tucson, AZ
2020
Duties include: Preaching, pastoral care, education ministries, evangelism, marketing, transitional strategic planning, worship leadership, public speaking, board and leadership oversight, budget oversight, staff oversight and community development.
Senior Pastor • Coolwater Christ. Church (DOC)
Scottsdale, AZ
2015 - 2019
Duties include: Preaching, pastoral care, strategic planning, worship leadership,board and leadership oversight, budget oversight, staff oversight and community organizing.
Assoc. Minister • Community Christian Church
Kansas City, MO
2014 - 2015
Duties included: Preaching, pastoral care, young adult ministries, evangelism coordination, marketing, worship leadership, and community organizing. Grant funded time limited position.
Coordinating Manager • Grand Canyon University Office of Field Experience • College of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ
2008 - 2014
Duties included: Hiring, training, budget oversight establishing processes, scheduling, developing critical relationships and clinical partnership opportunities for student training, original founder and manager of this department.
Employee Excellence Award 2008 & 2011