Staff
Meet Our Team
Lora Nafziger
Pastor: Christian Formation
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Lora was born in Stratford, Ont. She graduated from Goshen College, BA: Sociology & Anthropology, 2001, Smith College School for Social Work, MSW, 2006, and Chicago Theological Seminary, M.Div, 2008.
Lora and her husband Mitch have four school-aged sons.
After graduating from GC, Lora worked with MCC in Northern Manitoba. She then worked in Alaska & Indiana as a clinical social worker with adults and children, doing play and expressive therapy. She joined the AMC pastoral team in 2013.

Karl Shelly
Pastor:Â Small Groups, Peace, Justice, Advocacy, & Community Connections
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Karl was born in Columbus, OH. He graduated from Adrian College, BA: Religion & Political Science, 1983, and University of Denver College of Law, JD, 1986.
Karl & his wife Michelle have three adult sons.
Karl previously worked as a lawyer, as a Capitol Hill lobbyist for Mennonite Central Committee, and a mediator in the D.C. court system. He’s been an adjunct professor of Peace, Justice, & Conflict Studies at GC since 2002, and a member of the AMC pastoral team since 1998.
Document written by Karl: Dimensions of Progressive Christianity
Response from Karl to being “charged” with officiating at same-sex wedding.

Anna Yoder Schlabach
Pastor: Worship, Pastoral Care
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Scott Coulter
Pastor: Congregational Life, Hospitality
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Naomi Roots
Church Administrator
Naomi is responsible for management of our church facility, coordinates our landscaping and building volunteers, and handles day-to-day finances and payroll.

Becky Overholt
Administrative Assistant
Becky is responsible for managing information and communications and logistics in our church office, coordinates Sunday morning volunteers, and provides other invaluable program support to the pastors.

Dancy Hirschler
Treasurer (Volunteer Position)