Sara Wilhelm Garbers

SARA WILHELM GARBERS

United Theological Seminary 612-381-7573 (cell) [email protected] sarawg.com

EDUCATION

DOCTORAL CANDIDATE, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY (CHICAGO, IL), PH.D. EXPECTED: MAY 2019 Integrative Studies in Ethics and Theology- Ethics Focus GPA: 3.97, Comprehensive Exams Passed Spring 2016 Dissertation Title: “Dangerous Memories”: Towards a Feminist Political Theological Ethics of Memory

MASTER OF DIVINITY, BETHEL SEMINARY (ST. PAUL, MN), 2011 Classical Generalist Magna Cum Laude GPA: 3.89 Summative Paper: “Ignacio Ellacuría: A Challenge for Religious and Theological Education”

BACHELORS OF ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH (DULUTH, MN), 2003 Communication/Women’s Studies Cum Laude GPA: 3.69

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

INSTRUCTOR: PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION UNITED SEMINARY (NEW BRIGHTON, MN) FALL 2016- PRESENT Course Description: This course explores models and themes for formation, various thinking regarding spiritual formation, models of transformation and faith development, and cultural and various dimensions of formation models and traditions. This course will be taught primarily through the use of discussion, case studies, small-group and individual reflection, video, and lecture presentations. • Develop the course and syllabus as a first time offering for United Seminary • Center the course around United’s Six Key Qualities • Build a course that enhances the institutional mission through formation for social transformation

TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR DR. HILLE HAKER: HONORS 301- MORAL RESPONSIBILITY LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO (CHICAGO, IL) FALL 2015 Course Description: Within the Christian tradition, responsibility is one of the most important ethical concepts. Yet, its philosophical and theological dimensions have only been systematically explored since the second half of the 20th century, and up to today there is no common understanding of the concept.

This course serves several goals: we will analyze fundamental questions of moral responsibility in view of the personal, the social, and the political. This investigation will open up questions such as: Who is capable of being responsible? What does individual responsibility mean and why is the determination of objects, scope, and addressees so difficult? Is social responsibility possible and what does it mean in globalized societies and cultures? What kinds of policies reflect responsibility for the past, in the present, and for the future, and what changes are needed? What is the role of Christian ethics in this discourse?

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We will examine the theoretical questions of responsibility as they emerge in different contexts. Topical areas may include (but are not limited to): race and discrimination, gender and sexuality, migration and citizenship, the environment and ecological responsibility, and the US legal system. We will explore the role of religion, particularly the Catholic tradition, in relation to personal, social, and political responsibility.

INSTRUCTOR: MENTORED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BETHEL SEMINARY (ST. PAUL, MN) FALL 2014- MAY 2017 Course Description: Bethel’s Mentored Leadership Development (MLD) courses seek to align the student with the vision, values, mission, philosophy, systems, and strategic objectives of the student’s ministry site. Through the use of psychometric and developmental testing, self-reflection, a mentor and a Ministry Support Team, these courses help the student identify and progressively clarify their life purpose, mission, and vision. Additionally, these courses will assist in identifying unique personal needs that require intentional focus on holistic development toward ministry and vocational competency. • Develop online course content and execute delivery via Moodle • Empower the personal and professional development of students • Facilitate discussions and provide feedback on growth opportunities

INSTRUCTOR: GENDER & LEADERSHIP THE MASTER’S INSTITUTE (ST. PAUL, MN) FALL 2016 Course Description: This course explores the realities and theologies of gender equality and leadership through theoretical and practical exploration. It seeks the integration of praxis and theory in ways that contribute to a deeper realization of the Kingdom of God where all are affirmed as being made in the image of God, and called to lead and serve Christ and the church. The class, while focused on leadership, will explore the complexities and ways in which a commitment to gender equality is important: within ourselves, our faith, our family and relationships, in our communities, in our churches, and in the world. We will look deeply into our understanding of God and humanity in relation and the ways in which we can cultivate a culture of equality.

INSTRUCTOR: CHRISTIAN ETHICS THE MASTER’S INSTITUTE (ST. PAUL, MN) SPRING 2016 Course Description: This course served as an introduction to Christian Ethics. The questions, sources, and historic ethics discourse and pathways were explored as a pathway into aiding students in discovering who they will become. Additionally, students examined diverse cultural perspectives in order to develop constructive responses to the issues/concerns of this community within a framework of Christian ethics.

INSTRUCTOR: SOCIAL JUSTICE THE MASTER’S INSTITUTE (ST. PAUL, MN) SPRING 2016 Course Description: This course examined the notion of Social Justice from a Christian perspective. It explored varied definitions of justice along with particular conceptions of social justice. Historic conceptions of justice were then brought into dialogue with specific issues in our world.

CO-INSTRUCTOR: SELF IN COMMUNITY BETHEL SEMINARY (ST. PAUL, MN) SPRING 2011 Course Description: A seminar course designed to invite students to examine their concepts of God in light of intensive study of the Gospels. Students will be encouraged to develop reading practices that allow them to identify and interact with significant themes in each of the Gospels and participate in theological reflection groups to explore the influence of significant dimensions of life and culture on the formation of God images.

Sara Wilhelm Garbers- Curriculum Vitae 2 of 12 • Collaboratively developed the course structure • Prepared and delivered weekly class lectures & administered all grading • Facilitated discussion groups through Moodle learning technology

SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTOR: GREEK I & II, DR. HOLLY BEERS, INSTRUCTOR BETHEL SEMINARY (ST. PAUL, MN) 2005-2009

GREEK TUTOR BETHEL SEMINARY (ST. PAUL, MN) 2005-2007

TEACHER’S ASSISTANT: DR. PETER VOGT, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF OLD TESTAMENT BETHEL SEMINARY (ST. PAUL, MN) 2004-2005

PUBLICATIONS

“Review of: ‘The Cross and Gendercide: A Theological Response to Global Violence Against Women and Girls’.” Religious Studies Review 42:2 (June 2016): 96.

“Beyoncé, Butler, and Caputo: Feminist Considerations of ‘the Haunting’.” In It Spooks: Living in Response to an Unheard Call. Edited by Erin Nichole Schendzielos. Rapid City, SD: Shelter 50 Publishing, 2015.

“Constructing a Monumental Team: Training for Effective Recruitment Staff.” NAGAP Perspectives (Summer 2011): 11.

"Let’s Talk About Pornography." Mutuality 16, no. 1 (2008): 15-16.

“A Junior High Survivor’s Vision for Youth Groups Passionate about Gender Equality.” E-Quality (Autumn 2007). Available: http://www2.cbeinternational.org/new/E-Journal/2007/07autumn/wilhelm.pdf.

GUEST LECTURES

“Formation and the Outward Journey (Self & Others).” EDUC800: History, Cultural, and Philosophical Issues Impacting School Administration. Drs. Tracy Reimer & Craig Paulson. Bethel University Educational Doctorate Program (School Administration). St. Paul, MN. July 2016 and 2017.

“Formation: The Self in Relation” EDUC801: History, Cultural, and Philosophical Issues Impacting Educational Leadership. Dr. Jessica Daniels. Bethel University Educational Doctorate Program (Higher Education). St. Paul, MN. July 2016 and 2017.

“Formation: An Introduction” EDUC800: History, Cultural, and Philosophical Issues Impacting School Administration. Drs. Tracy Reimer & Craig Paulson. Bethel University Educational Doctorate Program (School Administration). St. Paul, MN. July 2016 and 2017.

“Formation & the Self” EDUC801: History, Cultural, and Philosophical Issues Impacting Educational Leadership. Dr. Jessica Daniels. Bethel University Educational Doctorate Program (Higher Education). St. Paul, MN. July 2016 and 2017.

Sara Wilhelm Garbers- Curriculum Vitae 3 of 12 “Philosophy of Formation” EDUC801. EDUC801: History, Cultural, and Philosophical Issues Impacting Educational Leadership. Dr. Jessica Daniels. Bethel University Educational Doctorate Program (Higher Education). St. Paul, MN. July 2016 and 2017.

“Evangelicalism and Formation.” Invited panelist for Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism, United Seminary, New Brighton, MN. November 3, 2016.

“Philosophy of Formation” EDUC801. EDUC801: History, Cultural, and Philosophical Issues Impacting Educational Leadership. Dr. Jessica Daniels. Bethel University Educational Doctorate Program (Higher Education). St. Paul, MN. July 18, 2016.

“The Holy Spirit.” Invited lecturer for Self in Community, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN. November 10, 2015.

“Ethics: An Overview.” Invited lecturer for Ethics and Society, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN. March 24, 2013.

“God Questions.” Invited panelist for Introduction to Theology, Loyola University, Chicago, IL. October 10, 2013.

“Scripture and Embodied Theology.” Invited lecturer for Systematic Theology III, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN. February 8, 2011.

“Feminism and Theological Identity.” Invited lecturer for Systematic Theology I, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN. 2010.

“Feminist Theology: An Evolution.” Invited lecturer for Systematic Theology I, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN. 2009 and 2010.

“Issues in Interpretation: A Case Study in Job.” Invited guest lecturer for I Samuel to Song of Songs, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN. 2007.

“Masks of Leadership.” Invited lecturer for Introduction to Leadership, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN. 2007.

“Trends in Interpretation.” Invited lecturer for Hermeneutics, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul MN. 2006 and 2007.

“Interpretation Challenges.” Invited lecturer for Principles of Biblical Interpretation, Crown College, November 27, 2007.

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“Feminism 101.” Invited lecturer for Bethel University Feminist Forum at Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. September 27, 2006.

CONFERENCE PAPERS / PRESENTATIONS

“Breakfast w/ the Author: Joshua A. Daniel (Transforming Faith: Individual and Community in H. Richard Niebuhr).” Facilitator for Breakfast Conversation at the Society of Christian Ethics Annual Meeting. New Orleans. January 7, 2017.

“State Violence and Violence against Vulnerable Groups: Unaccompanied Children’s Rights and Catholic Responses.” Panel Moderator of the Religion and Violence 4th International McCormick Ethics Colloquium. Loyola University Chicago. April 18, 2016.

“Breakfast w/ the Author: Scott Paeth (The Niebuhr Brothers for Armchair Theologians).” Facilitator for Breakfast Conversation at the Society of Christian Ethics Annual Meeting. Toronto, Canada. January 8, 2016.

“Racialized Violence and Perverse Moral Perception: Neuroscientific Imiplications for Christian Ethics.” Paper presented at The International Conference at Université Catholique de Louvain: “The Genesis of Concepts and the Confrontation of Rationalities”. October 8, 2015.

“Mass Incarceration as ‘Altruistic Suicide’: A Revival of Durkheiminan Societal Analysis for Deconstruction of the ‘Fantastic Hegemonic Imagination.” Paper presented at the University of Erfurt International Colloquium. May 24, 2014.

“Mass Incarceration as ‘Altruistic Suicide’: A Revival of Durkheiminan Societal Analysis for Deconstruction of the ‘Fantastic Hegemonic Imagination.” Paper presented at the regional meeting of the American Academy of Religion at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN. April 4, 2014. Invited but was unable to attend due to weather.

“Change Theory: A Model of Transdisciplinarity.” Paper presented at the regional meeting of the American Academy of Religion at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN. April 5, 2013.

"A Theology of Nakedness: Liberation's Invitation to Community Formation.” Paper presented at the regional meeting of the American Academy of Religion at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN. March 30, 2012.

“On Receiving New Names.” Presented at the Bethel Seminary commencement, St. Paul, MN. June 4, 2011.

“Living a Life of Significance.” Presented at Bridging the Gap Conference, Minneapolis, MN. April 30, 2010.

“Thinking Theologically.” Presented at Bridging the Gap Conference, Minneapolis, MN. April 9, 2009.

"Soaring to New Heights: Taking Recruitment Where No One Has Gone Before." Presented at the National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals, Denver, CO. April 2008.

"The Inheritance of Job’s Daughters & Its Implications for Modern Gender Relations." Paper presented at the national meeting of Christians for Biblical Equality, Denver, CO. August 12, 2007.

"The Inheritance of Job’s Daughters & Its Implications for Modern Gender Relations." Presented at the Midwest gathering of Emerging Women, Oregon, IL. March 18, 2007.

Sara Wilhelm Garbers- Curriculum Vitae 5 of 12 "The Daughters Receive an Inheritance: Restoration and Redemption in the Book of Job." Paper presented at the regional meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society at Grace Theological Seminary, Winona Lake, IN. March 17, 2007.

AWARDS

Fully-Funded Doctoral Student Fellowship, Loyola University 2013-2018 Winner, Student Paper Competition, Midwest Regional Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society 2007 Hilmer & Ethel Nelson Scholarship, Bethel Seminary 2005-2006 Presidential Scholarship, Bethel Seminary 2004-2005 Dean’s List, University of Minnesota Duluth 1999-2003 Presidential Scholarship, University of Minnesota Duluth 1999

RELATED EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF FORMATION AND CONTEXTUAL EDUCATION UNITED SEMINARY (NEW BRIGHTON, MN) JANUARY 2017-PRESENT • Serve as a member of the President's functional leadership team • Development an integrative plan for formation at United Seminary, including incoming students, all degree programs and the arc of a student's career at United, alumni, other external constituencies, and community programming • Partner with the Director of Spiritual and Vocational Development on all matters related to student formation & contextual learning • Orient new students to formation process • Integration of assessment, academic and interview data into an individualized formation plan for each degree seeking student; • Steward students' formation and contextual education processes throughout their educational experience at United • Regular review of students’ progress on individualized formational plans and active involvement with Faculty Advisers and applicable Academic Council committees to provide needed interventions and guidance; • Identification, selection, assignment and oversight of vocationally relevant work-site experiences; • Development of a collaborative working environment involving the Director for Assessment, the Chaplain, Pastoral Care Professors, Academic Advisers, outside counselors and support professionals to ensure strong communication and effective professional integrated oversight of formational work of students; • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with denominational leaders and committees responsible for clergy selection and calls as well as other organizational leaders who influence employment opportunities for student graduates, including collaborating with those leaders on the formational development of students

Sara Wilhelm Garbers- Curriculum Vitae 6 of 12 • Develop and lead formation course offerings • Create other advanced and other required formation courses • Develop programming for continuing education and mid-career skills augmentation in personal and spiritual formation • Work to establish United as the center for personal and spiritual formation inside of progressive theological education

PASTOR OF CONNECTIONS FIRST COVENANT CHURCH (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) JANUARY 2017- PRESENT

PREACHING TEAM/MINISTRY STAFF AUGUST 2013-JANUARY 2017

This pastoral position serves as the steward of our connections: the staff with the community; the ministry efforts with the staff and community; and the community with one another. It aims to foster relational spaces for authentic points of connection with the mission and ministry of First Covenant. This position strives to increase efficiency and implementation of the church mission, vision, and values in the life of the community and its members by way of connection. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Pastoral Leadership and Teaching • Serve the congregation by providing pastoral support, with unique focus on building congregational relationships & connections with one another & the ministry of the church • Preach regularly • Teach classes • Core part of Ministry Staff • Serve in a ministerial capacity, including but not limited to: pastoral counseling, administering the sacraments, officiating or presiding over weddings and funerals, etc. Outreach and Follow-Up • Direct relational ministry flow • Lead efforts, along with other with ministry staff, to ensure community members are invited to connect deeper with FCC • Oversee First Impressions and greeting efforts for Sunday morning experiences Communication and Promotion • General oversight of communication efforts coming from the church • Responsible for bi-monthly publication of First Things • Monitor and lead Facebook and other social media promotion efforts Strategic leadership and Missional Effectiveness • Evaluate, implement, and improve connection efforts within the FCC community • Partner with other ministry staff to build systems and processes • Staff connections and helping us to ensure that we are leveraging each person around their gifts and how we optimize our connection points • Evaluate and strategically plan ministry efforts in collaboration with lead pastor • Assist in leading development, articulation, and implementation of mission & vision

RESEARCH ASSISTANT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY (CHICAGO, IL) SEPTEMBER 2013-DECEMBER 2016 Dr. Hille Haker, Richard A. McCormick, S.J., Chair of Moral Theology (Fall 2013-Present) Dr. Sandra Sullivan-Dunbar, Assistant Professor of Theology (Fall 2013) o Edit faculty writing

Sara Wilhelm Garbers- Curriculum Vitae 7 of 12 o Built a website for Dr. Hille Haker and developed social media presence o Assist with research projects o Compose grant applications for McCormick international conference

SPECIAL PROJECTS- REBRANDING LEADERWISE (NEW BRIGHTON, MN) MAY 2016-DEC. 2016 o Assist in reworking of office infrastructure o Lead re-branding efforts, including creation of a new website

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS LUTHER SEMINARY OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS (ST. PAUL, MN) AUGUST 2011-JUNE 2013 o Led admissions team at the largest ELCA seminary in the country o Increased enrollment by 6% in one year while also increasing denial rate by 200% o Implemented a prospective student communication plan which bolstered missional identity o Developed an admissions rubric in line with ATS degree program standards, thereby enhancing assessment prior to enrollment o Engaged in ecumenical and intercultural relationship building to enhance campus diversity o Created a new scholarship and financial aid process

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS BETHEL SEMINARY OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS & RECRUITMENT (ST. PAUL, MN) BETHEL SEMINARY OF THE EAST (WASHINGTON D.C. AND NEW ENGLAND LOCATIONS) JANUARY 2010-JULY 2011

o Energized recruitment efforts through a focus on Bethel’s institutional ethos and mission o Established recruitment plans and implement strategies to achieve goals o Served as lead recruiter for a program with most diverse enrollment in institution’s history (50% students of color in a school with 11% enrollment of students of color) o Innovative recruitment strategy (e.g.,- Who’s Who in Community Ministry Dinner) o Contributed to a record breaking enrollment fall of 2008 (Total Enrollment: 1,151)

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITMENT BETHEL SEMINARY OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS & RECRUITMENT (ST. PAUL, MN) AUGUST 2007-JANUARY 2010

RECRUITER BETHEL SEMINARY OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS & RECRUITMENT (ST. PAUL, MN) AUGUST 2006-AUGUST 2007

RECRUITMENT ASSISTANT BETHEL SEMINARY OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS & RECRUITMENT (ST. PAUL, MN) APRIL 2005-AUGUST 2006

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN ETHICS Elected Student Board Member (January 2017-Present)

Sara Wilhelm Garbers- Curriculum Vitae 8 of 12 STUDENT LEADERSHIP, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY (CHICAGO, IL) Sexual Assault Advocate (2014-Present) ISET Dissertation Colloquium Organizer (2015-Present) Dissertation Colloquium for Dr. Haker- Student Leader (Fall 2015-Present) Graduate Theology Student Caucus- Member (2013-Present) Loyola 2020 (2014-2015) Vice-President of Professional Development (2014-2015) Website Re-design Convener (2014)

ADMINISTRATION LEADERSHIP, LUTHER SEMINARY (ST. PAUL, MN) AUGUST 2011-JUNE 2013 Admissions Cmte. Chair Admissions Marketing Chair Directors’ Leadership Team Scholarship Cmte. Chair Matriculation Cmte. Chair Student Affairs Ldshp. Tea

ADMINISTRATION LEADERSHIP, BETHEL SEMINARY (ST. PAUL, MN) AUGUST 2006-JULY 2011 Scholarship Selection Chair Student Service Cmte. Strengths Finder Coach APAAC Member Strategic Partnership Team Admissions Cmte. Chair Marketing Team Lead Catalog Re-Design Team ATS Re-Accred. Sub-Cmte Chair

STUDENT LEADERSHIP, BETHEL SEMINARY (ST. PAUL, MN) AUGUST 2006-JULY 2011 Gender & Theology Group Middler Senate Rep. Residential Life Staff Greek Reading Group Women’s Senate Rep. Student Life Assistant

SERMONS & COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS

“Growing Together Spiritually.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. August 6, 2017. “Art & Faith.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. July 23, 2017. “Healing with Help.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. June 25, 2017. “Singleness.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. May 21, 2017. “Discernment.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. April 30, 2017. “Violence.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. March 12, 2017. “Incarceration.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. February 12, 2017. “False Self.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. January 1, 2017. “I’m Not Ready to Make Nice.” Preached at United Seminary Chapel, New Brighton, MN. Nov. 17, 2016. “Blessed are the Persecuted.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. October 30, 2016. “RE.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. September 4, 2016. “Real Relationships.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. August 21, 2016. “Ethics and Integrity.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. July 31, 2016. “Just Love”. Preached at Elim Church, Minneapolis, MN. July 10, 2016. “On Being Christian”. Preached at Elim Church, Minneapolis, MN. July 3, 2016. “On Being Loved.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. June 5, 2016. “Grace.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. May 1, 2016. “Passing on Blessings.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. February 28, 2016.

Sara Wilhelm Garbers- Curriculum Vitae 9 of 12 “Grace Awaits.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. January 31, 2016. “Seeing God in the Stranger.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. January 3, 2016. “On Being Christian.” Preached at Colonial Church, Edina, MN. December 27, 2015. “Expect the Impossible.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. November 29, 2015. “We Go Where There Is Need.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Mpls, MN. September 20, 2015. “Living Courageously.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. June 28, 2015. “Peace that Saturates Us.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. May 3, 2015. “Think Fresh about Beauty, Culture, & Difference.” Preached at First Covenant, Mpls, MN. Feb. 22, 2015. “Finding is Losing; Losing is Finding.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Mpls, MN. January 4, 2015. “Forgive in Order to be Forgiven.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Mpls, MN. November 16, 2014. “Faith is a Matter of the Heart.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. August 10, 2014. “God is Knowable.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. July 6, 2014. “Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Mpls., MN. March 23, 2014. “Belonging for those with no Family.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Mpls., MN. January 5, 2014. “Compassion & Woundedness.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. October 2, 2013. “Faith, Hope, and Love.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. August 4, 2013. “Community- An Invitation to Vulnerability.” Preached at First Covenant Church, Mpls., MN. June 2, 2013. “I John 1:5-2:2- Sinners & Saints.” Preached at Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary Chapel. April 29, 2013. “The Reformation Invitation.” Preached at the Univ. Cong. at Pacific Lutheran, Tacoma, WA. Oct. 28, 2012. "I Corinthians 1:18-31: Raise Your Glass." Preached at Luther Seminary Chapel, St. Paul, MN. July 16, 2012. "Luke 8:42-48: The Woman Who Bled." Preached at Luther Seminary Chapel, St. Paul, MN. May 11, 2012. "Vulnerability in Leadership.” Presented to the Graduate Fellowship, U of MN, Mpls, MN. April 13, 2012. "Luke 6:46-49: Building on the Rock," Preached at Luther Seminary Chapel, St. Paul, MN. January 13, 2012. "Luke 16:6-15: God of the Unexpected." Preached at Bethel University Chapel, St. Paul, MN. Nov. 12, 2009. "The Call of Leadership: Finding Voice & Giving Voice." US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul. Aug 26, 2009. "Building Bridges." Presented at Gustavus Adolphus College Chapel, St. Peter, MN. November 16, 2007. "Our Story." Presented to Proclaim Campus Ministry at Gustavus Adolphus, St. Peter, MN. Nov. 16, 2007. "Matthew 22:34-40: Relationships." Presented at Bethel University Chapel, St. Paul, MN. October 2007. "Interpreting Scripture." Presented to IVCF at the U of MN, Minneapolis, MN. April 19, 2007. "The Daughters Receive an Inheritance." Presented at a Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN. April 12, 2007. "And the Daughters Receive an Inheritance." Presented at St. Olaf Chapel, Northfield, MN. March 6, 2007. "Your Story." Presented to SoulZone at Carleton College, Northfield, MN. March 5, 2007. "Church History." Presented to IVCF at the MSUM, Mankato, MN. February 15, 2007.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Ministry Preaching Team & Ministry Leader, First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN. 2013-Present. Pulpit Supply, Various Locations. 2006-Present. Volunteer, First Church, Minneapolis, MN. 2011-2013.

Sara Wilhelm Garbers- Curriculum Vitae 10 of 12 City Group Member/Leader, Mill City Church, Minneapolis, MN. 2008-2013. Small Group Leader, Various Locations. 1996-2013. Consultant and Launch Member, SafeHouse Church, Minneapolis, MN. 2010-2011. Interim Pastor, Eastridge Church, Duluth, MN. January-February 2010. Connections Director & Leadership Team, Mill City Church, Minneapolis, MN. 2008-2010. Launch Team, Mill City Church, Minneapolis, MN. 2007-2010. Worship Leader, Various Locations. 2000-2008. Co-Director, Summit-Uptown, Minneapolis, MN. 2007. Interim Youth Pastor, Church of the Open Door, Minneapolis, MN. Summer 2006-Winter 2007. Intern Director, Camp Total Athlete at Church of the Open Door, Maple Grove, MN. Summer 2005. Junior High Small Group Leader, Church of the Open Door, Maple Grove, MN. 2005-2006. Welcome Ministry Team Leader, Kairos Ministry at Brentwood Baptist Church, Brentwood, TN. 2003-2004. Leader, Youth Theology (Confirmation) Class: A Ministry of The Exchange at Westwood Community Church, Chanhassen, MN. 2002-2003. Co-Director, Young Adults Ministry at Westwood Community Church, Chanhassen, MN. 2000-2003. Intern Associate Youth Pastor, The Exchange at Westwood Community Church, Chanhassen, MN. 2000- 2001. Youth Volunteer, The Exchange at Westwood Community Church, Chanhassen, MN. 1997-2003. Dorm Ministry Host, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at the University of Minnesota- Duluth. 2000-2001. Lead Greeter, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at the University of Minnesota Duluth. 1999-2001.

Intercultural Education & Leadership Human Rights Commissioner, City of St. Louis Park, MN. June 2017-Present. Participant, It’s Time to Talk: Forums on Race, YWCA Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN. October 17, 2012. Intercultural Development Training, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN. 2011-2013. Intercultural Development Training, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN. 2010-2011. Co-Founder, Who’s Who in Community Ministry Leadership, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN. 2009-2011. Global Justice Immersion: El Salvador, United Theological Seminary, New Brighton, MN. Spring 2010. Student, Introduction to Community Ministry Leadership, Dr. Mark Harden, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN. Fall 2009. Student, Hermeneutics & Human Development, Drs. Jeannine Brown and Steve Sandage, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN. Winter 2009. Student, Feminist Theologies, Dr. Nancy Victorian-Vangerud, United Theological Seminary, New Brighton, MN. Fall 2009. Advanced Anti-Racism Training, Bethel University Anti-Racism Forum, St. Paul, MN. August 21-22, 2008. Student, Families in Context: Gender, Class, Culture, Prof. Dan Jass, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN. Fall 2008. Anti-Racism Training, Bethel University Anti-Racism Forum, St. Paul, MN. Fall 2007. Student, Culture and Ministry, Professor Ralph Hammond, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN. Fall 2004. Student, Women, Race and Class, Dr. Njoki Kamau, University of Minnesota Duluth. Spring 2002. Volunteer Leader, Honduras Service Trip, Santa Cruz, Honduras. Summer 2001.

Sara Wilhelm Garbers- Curriculum Vitae 11 of 12 Volunteer, Paraguay Service Trip, Asuncion, Paraguay. Summer 1999. Volunteer, Romania through Reign Ministries, Bralia, Romania. Summer 1996. Volunteer, Mexico Service Trip, Monterrey, Mexico. Summer 1995.

Non-Profit Board Member. LeaderWise (formerly North Central Ministry Development Center). March 2017-Present. Board & Planning Member. Re-Imagining. February 2017-Present. Freelancer Writer. InTrust. Wilmington, DE. October 2016-Present. Volunteer Sexual Assault Advocate. Loyola University Chicago. August 2014-Present. Branding Transition and Special Projects. LeaderWise. New Brighton, MN. June 2015-December 2016. Fair Housing Tester. Access Living. Chicago, MN. June 2014-May 2016. Volunteer: Food Shelves, Salvation Army, Feed My Starving Children, Others. 1995-Present. StrengthsFinder Coach, Various. 2006-Present. Mentor. 2000-Present. Board Member, Restore Women’s Wellness. Chicago, IL. Jan 2015-Sept 2016. Volunteer, Minnesotans United for All Families, Minneapolis, MN. 2011-2013. Member, Windom Park Citizens in Action, Minneapolis, MN. 2010-2013. Leader, Women & Leadership Group, Minneapolis, MN. 2009-2013. Secretary, Windom Park Citizens in Action, Minneapolis, MN. 2010-2011. Volunteer, Leadership Vision, Various Cities. 2005-2007.

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

Society of Christian Ethics, American Academy of Religion, American Association of University Women

Certified Rape Crisis Counselor (IL)

RESEARCH LANGUAGE

German (Reading), Koine Greek (Reading), Limited Spanish (Reading and Conversational)

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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