Topher Endress
Focused on education and discipleship for the church, community, and region
- Role
- Associate Minister at First Christian Church
- Location
- Columbia, MO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Topher Endress
PhD in Theological Ethics, Ordained with Standing in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination. Associate Minister at First Christian Church (Columbia, MO). Currently offering consultations for faith communities on accessibility and inclusive frameworks for ministry to/with those with disabilities. Most recently served as a Postdoctoral Researcher for the University of Aberdeen Centre for Autism and Theology and the Centre for Spirituality, Health, and Disability. Prior roles: Minister of Education at University Christian Church - Austin; Employment Case Manager for the national \'Putting Faith the Work\' initiative through the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and disseminated/compiled information for the National Collaboration on Faith and Disabilities/ADA25 and Faith Celebration. Received Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt University (2015) while leading ministry for adults with IDDs. Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Purdue University (2012).
Experience
Associate Minister
Mar 2022 — Present · Columbia, MO, US
Education
University of Aberdeen
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
2018 — 2021
Vanderbilt Divinity School
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
2012 — 2015
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
2007 — 2012
Skills
- Cloud Computing
- Community Outreach
- Team Leadership
- Powerpoint
- Nonprofits
- Theology
- Social Research
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Critical Theory
- Worship Planning
- Public Speaking
- Entrepreneurship
- Survey Design
- Event Planning
- Religion
- Consulting
- Blogging
- Leadership Development
- Project Management
- Conference Organization
- Youth Ministry
- Conflict Management
- Speech Writing
- Academic Writing
- Volunteer Management
- Event Management
- Disability Rights
- Disabilities
- Communication
- Project Planning
- Special Education
- Team Building
- Writing
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