Rev. Jen Kirby Evans

Over twenty years alongside families, and still counting.

I grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and spent nearly twenty years in youth and family ministry before becoming a pastor. I served First Presbyterian Church in Charlotte as Director of Youth and Families, then Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock as Associate Pastor for Youth, Young Adults, and Families with Young Children.

Today I am the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Madisonville, Kentucky, and I serve the Presbytery of Western Kentucky as Presbyter to Pastors and Churches, walking alongside ministers and congregations across our region.

I studied at Elon University, where I double majored in Psychology and Human Services, and where I met my husband, Rich. I earned a Master of Arts in Christian Education and a Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary. Rich and I have two teenaged sons and three dogs who make sure we are never bored.

I believe serving the wider Church matters, so I previously served on the board of Re:Create, which connects recreation, experiential arts, theology, and education in leadership development. I have led recreation for Presbyterian Youth Triennium and Montreat Youth Conference, and I have written manuals, led workshops, and given keynotes for retreats and trainings along the way.

Mostly, though: I am a parent trying to do this well, same as you.