Born and raised in Michigan, Lex is a native Midwesterner. She grew up and practiced faith in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod before discerning a call to ministry and becoming Presbyterian in 2016. Reflecting on that time and transition to a new denomination, Lex cherishes the deep relationships that nurtured her faith and encouraged her in ministry. 

Lex is a graduate of Michigan State University (B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies) and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (M.Div), and previously served churches in Ann Arbor, MI; Austin, TX; and Indianapolis, IN. After many months of prayer and anticipation, she began ministry at First Presbyterian Church in August of 2022. First Pres Paducah is the sixth Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) church Lex has served. 

Lex’s passions include deep theological conversations, service in the community, and welcoming all people to church. She feels deeply connected to the sacraments of the PC(USA), as they are true signs of God’s presence in our daily lives. Lex also loves being adventurous, trying new restaurants and traveling to new places, spending time with family and friends, and gardening (though she’s not very good). 

Favorite Bible Verses: John 14:27; Hebrews 11

Favorite Books: The Count of Monte Cristo (Alexander Dumas), The Kite Runner (Khaled Hosseini), Life Together (Dietrich Bonhoeffer), and the Outlander series (Diana Gabaldon)