Rev. Tara S. Gibbs is associate minister of spiritual formation at Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. Originally from New Bern, NC, she holds an undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and graduate degrees from Shaw University and Princeton Theological Seminary. Currently, Tara is pursuing a Doctorate of Educational Ministry at Columbia Theological, and plans to continue researching the lack of accessible & updated Christian curriculum for churches. Since licensing in 2010 she has preached for numerous conferences, special church services, and state Baptist association sessions; she has also taught and guest lectured at local universities including University of Wisconsin--Madison and University of North Carolina at Charlotte, typically focusing on womanist spirituality. Outside of her studies & clergy work, Tara has partnered with education non-profits, mentored in local schools, and volunteered with medical facilities for reproductive justice. She has also been fortunate to study abroad in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Mexico. You can read more on her website: www.revtaragibbs.com.
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