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Elizabeth Coburn has a BA in Literature from Gordon College, a MA in Children’s Literature from Hollins University, and a MA in Literature from the University of New Hampshire. She has a background in drama and vocal performance and has taught high school English and college writing. She is currently a freelance writer who has published fourteen middle-grade books for children, specializing in stories for reluctant readers. She, her husband Philip, and their three kids have attended KAC since moving to Buffalo in 2003.

Kim received her Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in church ministries from Liberty University. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Services from the State University of New York, at Buffalo. She is the Mobilization Director at The Chapel and has taught at the Renovation Institute at The Chapel.

Scott Lackey is the Lead Pastor of New Story Church which is located in Buffalo, NY. He holds a Bachelors in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute and a Masters in Theology from Sioux Falls Seminary. He is currently enrolled at Northern Seminary and working towards a Doctorate of Ministry in New Testament Context.

John received his Doctorate in Ministry from Ashland Theological Seminary (Ashland, OH), Masters in Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Deerfield, IL), M.A.T.S. (Theological Studies) from the International School of Theology (San Bernardino, CA), and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Religion from Boston University. He has been a Teaching Fellow at the Institute of Biblical Studies (CRU International), an Adjunct Professor in Religious Studies Program at SUNY Buffalo, an Adjust Professor in University Honors College at SUNY Buffalo, taught courses at the School of Leadership international, taught at the Ukrainian Bible Institute, and an Independent Study Instructor at SUNY Buffalo. John has served with the Epic Asian American Campus Ministry at SUNY Buffalo, and Campus Crusade for Christ. He is an Ordained Minister with the Evangelical Church Alliance (Bradley, IL). He was a chairman of the Elders at Kenmore Christian & Missionary Alliance Church (Tonawanda, NY) from 1986 to 1996.

Vinh is currently working on his PhD specializing in New Testament Greek and Linguistics. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry from Ouachita Baptist University and an MA in Biblical Languages from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Patricia Pason holds a Master in Ministry from Chesapeake Bible College and Seminary and is currently working towards her Doctorate of Theology in Messianic Jewish Studies through the same. She currently teaches a Bible Study and Torah Studies weekly at Congregation Brith Hadoshah Messianic Synagogue, as well as currently serving on the Congregational Board of Trustees. Her hobbies include travel and photography, and of course studying and teaching God's word.

Dr. Kate Scarpena received her Doctorate in Education from Northeastern University (Boston, MA), Master in Science in Education from Purdue University Global, (West Layfette, IN), her Master in Arts in History and her Bachelor in Arts in History and Classical Studies from the University at Buffalo. Dr. Scarpena currently serves as the Chair of a Humanities and Social Sciences Department, a unique department comprised of courses and faculty from multiple disciplines that extend across the Arts & Humanities as well as the Social Sciences. Dr. Scarpena worked previously as a secondary social studies teacher and history professor before joining the educational leadership team full time. Her experience includes teaching a variety of courses in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and education, course design and implementation, curriculum development, program development, student teacher candidate supervision and certification, as well as educational administration in both K-12 and higher education settings.

Jeff has served as an elder on the KAC Elder Board since 2019. He received his Doctorate in Juris Prudence at the State University of New York, at Buffalo; Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs of Syracuse University; and Bachelors in Political Science at Canisius College. He currently teaches Logic at Rivendell Study Center, has taught a variety of courses at local colleges, and has been a guest lecturer at various legal organizations. Jeff, and his wife Michelle, have hosted and taught numerous Bible studies and small groups for over 30 years. He has also written an article “Evolution; Fact or Faith? A Question to the prevailing orthodoxy” at Liberty Life & Family Journal of Regent University.

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Victoria has received her Master of Divinity (Crown College), Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies (Crown College), Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry (Crown College), International Studies at Jerusalem University College, and an Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry at Houghton College. She is licensed by the Christian and Missionary Alliance and has graduated from the Renovation University (a two-year ministry cohort) with The Chapel. Victoria has been an Administrative and Children’s Ministry Assistant at Kenmore Alliance Church, and an Administrative and Children’s Ministry Intern at New Covenant Church. She has been a guest speaker at several youth and adult events and/or services.

Patrick is the Lead Pastor of Grace Point Alliance Church in Buffalo, NY, a multi-ethnic congregation near the South Campus of the University at Buffalo. He received his Doctorate in Ministry from Northeastern Seminary (Rochester, NY), and Masters of Divinity at Grace Theological Seminary (Grace University, Winona Lake, IN). He received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Communications at Malone University (Canton, OH). Patrick has served as a pastor in many areas of ministry, including Youth, Family Ministry, Discipleship, Worship, Mission Mobilization, and Church Planting. He also served as interim Executive Director and Board Chairman of Urban Christian Ministries in Buffalo, NY. He enjoys pastoring, teaching, and mentoring ministry workers both at home and abroad. Patrick and his wife Rebecca have one adult child and two grandchildren.

Arthur Ward has served as the Rector of St. Bartholomew's since 1998. He received his B.A. in History from SUNY at Buffalo; a M.A. in Practical Theology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA; and a M. Div. from Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA.. He and his wife Kathleen have two adult children, Arthur and Alyssa.

Joe Zach serves as Discipleship Pastor for Kenmore Alliance Church.  Prior to this, he was Chaplain for the Buffalo City Mission for 5 years and Associate Pastor for Youth & Missions at Lockport Alliance Church for 12 years.  A Kenmore native, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Buffalo State College and a Master of Arts in Religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.  He and his wife Laura have three teenage children.