Community Group
Leaders

Carrie N. (they/she)

Carrie N. is an educator, administrator and artist who has spent the last 23 years working in, and consulting with, education institutions, small companies, government and NGOs. Carrie has a BFA in Sculpture, an MA in Teaching and an MA in Media Studies. They are also completing a MA in Consciousness Studies and Transpersonal Psychology with a research focus on intersubjectivity in groups, and is currently enrolled in a MS in Organizational Change Management with a focus on authenticity in leadership.

Over the years Carrie has been involved in campus ministry, local church leadership and regional gatherings. They are a coach and a consultant with spiritual leaders and workers, artists, educators and business executives. Inquiry and curiosity are at the center of the work they do.

Darren Calhoun (he/him)

Darren Calhoun (he/him) is a justice advocate, worship leader, and photographer based out of Chicago. He works to bridge connections between people of differing perspectives through story and relationship. Currently, Darren leads worship at Urban Village Church and serves in multiple capacities with organizations like Evangelicals for Social Action, The Center for Inclusivity, and The Reformation Project. He also sings with a progressive Christian band called The Many. He’s facilitated workshops and led worship for many Annual Conferences. Darren brings with him an intentional focus on the church being inclusive of a diversity of people and expressions as an authentic reflection of the Kingdom of God. Lastly, Darren is an extrovert who loves hugs. Follow him on social media at @heyDarren or through his blog, DarrenCalhoun.com.

Rev. Stephen Scott (he/him)

Rev. Stephen Scott combines theological study with a heart for pastoral care. He holds degrees from The Catholic University of America and Washington Theological Union, focusing on Pastoral Care, and completed seminary formation with the Inclusive Catholic Diocese of the Chesapeake Bay.

During his formation, Stephen worked alongside Catholic missionaries, developing his passion for spirituality and social justice. Ordained a Deacon in 2017 and a Priest in 2018, he now serves as Diocesan Chancellor and Pastor of St. John's Inclusive Catholic Community in Washington, DC. He has also participated in previous QCF conferences and Community Groups.

When he's not working or at the parish, Stephen enjoys spending time with his partner and family. He's an avid sci-fi/fantasy fan and loves cartoons.

Elias Arrington (they/them)

Elias Arrington (they/them) is a transmasculine queer person living on Powhatan land in Richmond, Virginia. They have a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University and plan to begin pursuing their Masters in Counseling next year. They were raised charismatic evangelical and now find their home (amid lots of questions and doubts) in the Episcopal tradition. Eli is passionate about queer and trans joy, fat activism, disability justice, and recovery advocacy. They enjoy writing, baking, swimming, and sending snail mail in their free time.

Rev. Samantha Hasty (she/her)

Pastor Samantha Hasty (she/her) grew up in Southern Baptist fundamentalism as a queer, neuro-spicy, outspoken woman and found her people along the way as she healed from spiritual traumas and reclaimed a faith that is all her own. She graduated from Earlham School of Religion in 2018 with a Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry and is currently working on her Doctor of Ministry degree. Samantha is the very proud mama to Micaiah and wife of Kellie. She is the founding and current pastor at Pitch in Theology. Samantha is excited to journey with the QCF community as the Program Manager.

Ashley Hengst (she/her/ella)

Ashley Hengst is a Cuban American passionate about helping ex-evangelicals unlearn the toxic aspects of the Christian faith. Ashley is the host of “The Unlearning Podcast” where she helps listeners unpack Scripture and the Christian life through the lens of liberation theologies. Ashley is a graduate of North Carolina Central University, the Academy of Art, and Claremont School of Theology. When she’s not working on her podcast or officiating weddings and funerals, Ashley enjoys time with her wife, Jen and their daughter.

Brigitte Piskura (she/her)

Brigitte Piskura (she/her) is the face behind Bithiah Soulcare, a ministry for those who seek to be present to themselves, God, and others safely and authentically. She has ten+ years of experience in church and para-church ministry and will be certified as a Spiritual Director in June. Brigitte is passionate about the intersection of faith and identity and equipping her fellow LGBTQIA+ siblings to flourish spiritually. She is the queer half in a mixed-orientation marriage, a mom, stepmom, and dogmom. Brigitte invests in QCF as a Community Group leader, Conference Prayer Team leader, and panelist for breakout sessions.

Rev. Dr. Daniel Rodriguez Schlorff (he/él/siya)

I’m the Senior Minister of Third Congregational Church in Middletown, CT as well as a church planter, musician, author, and spiritual director. I’m biracial (half Filipino and half white), pansexual, and a cisgender male. My ministry began as a local minister in the Church of the Nazarene in 2000, but I soon found that my call to authentic sexuality was as strong as my call to ministry. And so, I looked everywhere—and struggled—to find an accepting spiritual home. Meanwhile, my own self-acceptance hung in the balance. Reading the works of John Boswell and Michel Foucault saved my life… and my faith. Other study I completed was the Certificate of Sexuality and Religion and the Doctor of Ministry at Pacific School of Religion, and my prior education was earned at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, Meadville/Lombard, and Olivet Nazarene University. Father to two Pittie rescues.

Ashley Bowman (she/her)

Ashley Bowman is awaiting her first call as a pastor in the ELCA church. In addition to ELCA, she has been a part of RCA, Presbyterian, Evangelical and various interfaith and ecumenical groups. As a LGBTQ person, Ashley has worked and volunteered in a variety of settings to foster queer community. In various workplaces and churches, she has created queer and ally communities when there was a need. Channeling her passions for social justice and addressing religious trauma, Ashley wrote her master's thesis on gender- based violence and child abuse within Christian community. She hopes to publish her research soon. Ashley enjoys the spiritual practice of birdwatching, and finds her closest connections to God while backpacking. Having spent 15 years away from organized church, Ashley is particularly passionate about meeting people where they are, in whatever form of community best serves them.

Brie Yoder (she/her)

Brie Yoder (she/her) is a trans woman and pansexual, and lives in rural Ohio next to a large Amish population, with her spouse, teenager, 1 dog and 3 cats. She grew up in the Mennonite tradition, and remains a member of a local Mennonite church, where she leads singing, fixes tech bugs, and leads children’s stories during Sunday worship. She usually occupies her days as a software developer, working from home full-time. Some of her hobbies include DJing, running, playing the violin, roasting coffee and playing poker. She also hosts a monthly LGBTQ+ gathering in her home.

delfin bautista (they/elle/delfin)

delfin is a native of Miami, FL, is of Cuban and Salvadoran heritage, and currently serves as the Director for the Lionel Cantu Queer Resource Center at UC-Santa Cruz. A social worker and activist theologian, delfin is passionate about intersectional justice and resilience, especially around the experiences of queer and trans people of color. delfin currently serves on the board of directors for enfleshed and has been involved with different groups such as Soulforce, Believe Out Loud, DignityUSA, and Call To Action.

Jess Ferris (she/her)

Jess is a lesbian who lives just outside Minneapolis with the love of her life. They have three kids at home, plus one dog and two cats. Jess is a general contractor and part-time teacher for elementary students at an outdoor academy. She is passionate about queer people learning our worth, feeling a deep sense of belonging through community, and understanding that our existence paints a larger, more colorful picture of the love of the Divine to the world and the church. Jess is a 5’ tall neurospicy Scorpio whose favorite things include traveling, walking, cheese, the enneagram, therapy, spending time outdoors - especially near water, grammar, eyeliner, meeting new people, and hosting the late-night after-party on the QCF Tuesday night MOM group, where she met her chosen family and her partner in the fall of 2022.

Rev. Phoenix Bell-Shelton Biggs (they/them)

Rev. Phoenix Bell-Shelton Biggs (they/them) is a Unitarian Universalist minister, preacher, and community leader rooted in radical love, justice, and spiritual transformation. They serve as Minister of the Unitarian Universalists of the Cumberland Valley, where they guide worship, nurture congregational life, and help communities align faith with action. Grounded in progressive Christian and UU theology, Phoenix’s ministry centers liberation, belonging, and the sacred worth of every person. A creative storyteller, teacher, and public theologian, they integrate art, ritual, and lived experience into preaching and leadership. Phoenix is also active in wider UU movements, including equity and inclusion work, and is committed to building multicultural, compassionate communities that practice courage, care, and hope. Whether in the pulpit, on stage, or in pastoral care, Rev. Phoenix invites people to imagine a world shaped by justice, sanctuary, and love.

Rev. Michael Vollbrecht (he/him)

Rev. Michael Vollbrecht is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. He is currently the senior minister of The Colonial Church UCC in Prairie Village, Kansas. Prior to this, he served on the denomination's national staff as its Generosity Officer.

In his free time, Michael enjoys movies, books, video games, and baseball (Go Royals!) He lives near the University of Kansas with his family, including their nine year-old bordie collie/lab mix named Karma.

Steve Blinder (he/him)

Steve is the pastor at Brandon Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Florida and lived in a MOM for nearly 30 years before the marriage ended in divorce.

Bobbi Ullinger (her/she)

Bobbi identifies as a non-binary, gender fluid transwoman. Her pronouns are her/she, just like the chocolate bar. Bobbi met and married her wife, Cathy, in college, and they have lived in Kent, OH, home of Kent State University for 48 years. In 2007, Bobbi shocked Cathy with the news that she is transgender. Still very much in love, they worked to be committed to their marriage as Bobbi slowly transitioned over the following 15+ years. Bobbi has facilitated peer support groups for the transgender community both in person and online, as well as the Q Christian Fellowship community group for persons in mixed orientation marriages. She is on the board United Christian Ministries at Kent State University, and has spoken to both undergrad and graduate level college classes and church groups, and has lobbied local and state law makers for LGBTQ rights. As an active member of The Church in Silver Lake (UCC), Bobbi has lead Bible studies and book discussion groups, and is honored to preach at Sunday morning services a couple times a year. Bobbi is the proud parent of 5 adult kids (their youngest is gay), and Pap Paw to 7 grandkids. She is a retired firefighter/paramedic, and currently works for an audio production company where she makes rock bands loud.

Delia Sosa (they/them)

Delia Sosa (they/them) is a fourth-year medical student, a transgender and intersex advocate, and an LGBTQIA2+ educator. They are the Executive Director of the national Medical Student Pride Alliance and an executive board member of the Association of Native American Medical Students representing the Midwest. Delia has co-authored policy for the American Medical Association to strengthen protection for gender-affirming care across the United States and policy for their state medical association to prevent unnecessary surgeries on intersex youth and infants, improve insurance coverage for IVF, and protect DEI in medical schools.. Delia spends their free time creating educational resources and social media educational tools for healthcare providers and staff on how to care for LGBTQIA2+ patients.

Andy Wells (he/him)

Andy lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He enjoys aviation, boating, and music, and has an active role at his church, St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco. His favorite activity outside of work is to help people reconcile their faith and sexualities.

Andy is the author of “Tried to Be Straight – Options for Gay Christians,” a book written to conservative LGBTQ Christians looking for a way to reconcile their faith and orientations. He has a Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics from Biola University.

Starchild Druid (they/them)

I am a pastoral counselor, poet, and musician based in Williamsburg, VA. I have released two poetry books: Becoming God (2022) and Almah (2023). 

Jazzy Harrison (she/her)

Jazzy Harrison (she/her) is a Nanny, Newborn Care Specialist, and writer out of Atlanta by way of California. Involved with QCF for the last five years, she co-leads the Poetry small group with Starchild.

Rev. Wanda Floyd (she/her)

Rev. Wanda Floyd is the Senior Pastor of Love Metropolitan Community Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she leads a vibrant, inclusive congregation committed to sharing God’s unconditional love with all people. A passionate preacher, teacher, and community leader, Rev. Floyd is dedicated to creating affirming spiritual spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals, allies, and those seeking healing and belonging. Known for her practical, hope-filled preaching style, Rev. Floyd focuses on faith in everyday life, spiritual growth, and collective liberation. In addition to pastoral ministry, she is an author, devotional writer, and content creator who equips individuals and churches to live authentically and courageously in faith. Her ministry centers on transformation, justice, and helping people encounter God’s love exactly as they are.

Aimee Kelley (she/they)

Aimee is an 11-time QCF conference attendee. She has participated in the conference worship band and has also hosted the WeConnect gathering. She lives in Seattle with her wife, Brandi and two cats. When not doing her day job (making web pages to raise money for a national charity) she is a very active musician, playing in multiple bands and the occasional orchestra. Additionally, she plays in the band and occasionally speaks at Valley and Mountain Fellowship UMC, also in Seattle. She’s also a very proud auntie and strives to bring that Auntie Aimee energy to all she encounters.

Richard Hinchman (he/him)

Richard Hinchman has a B.A in Sociology '77 & M. Div. '87 from Eastern University. He has been involved in LGBTQ+ organizations in the Philadelphia region for the past 35 years. Presently he is part of an welcoming & affirming Baptist church in Moorestown, NJ. He is currently provides LGBTQ+ diversity training in senior living facilities throughout NJ.  

Rev. Stephen Scott (he/him)

Rev. Stephen Scott combines theological study with a heart for pastoral care. He holds degrees from The Catholic University of America and Washington Theological Union, focusing on Pastoral Care, and completed seminary formation with the Inclusive Catholic Diocese of the Chesapeake Bay.

During his formation, Stephen worked alongside Catholic missionaries, developing his passion for spirituality and social justice. Ordained a Deacon in 2017 and a Priest in 2018, he now serves as Diocesan Chancellor and Pastor of St. John's Inclusive Catholic Community in Washington, DC. He has also participated in previous QCF conferences and Community Groups.

When he's not working or at the parish, Stephen enjoys spending time with his partner and family. He's an avid sci-fi/fantasy fan and loves cartoons.

Rev. Asa David Coulson (he/him)

Asa is an Episcopal priest currently serving at Grace Church in Madison, New Jersey (a NYC suburb) and has been engaged with the QCF community for more than 15 years. Prior to his priesthood, Asa was active in leadership at Methodist, Pentecostal, and Presbyterian churches. Before entering parish ministry Asa was an executive with both retail and publishing companies in Saint Louis and Nashville, as well as an oncology chaplain and grief counselor outside Philadelphia. As an Associate of the monastic Order of the Holy Cross he is drawn to help others discover the joy of spiritual formation and community.

Asa earned his Master of Divinity from Lancaster Theological Seminary, completed a postgraduate program at Bexley Seabury Theological Seminary, and his internship and residency programs at Penn State Medical Center. Asa is currently a doctoral student at Drew University, in the writing and research phase.

Asa is a huge soccer fan, an admitted LEGO addict, and a camping/hiking enthusiast, having visited scores of locations in the National Parks System. Asa lives with his adorable canine kid, a 9 year old vizsla named Asher Dominic. Keep up with Asa and Asher on Twitter and Instagram by following @KingAsa.

Rev. Regan Saoirse (she/her)

Rev. Regan Saoirse (she/her) has been an Interreligious Chaplain for 18 years in hospitals and hospices. She identifies as a fat, disabled, pan genderqueer. She loves discussing the spiritual and has a bottomless well of curiosity for life stories. Regan is working on a Doctor of Ministry degree with a dissertation on LGBTQ Clergy Care.

Besides co-leading Community Groups at QCF, Regan also serves on the EDI Advisory Committee and served as the Virtual Volunteer Prayer Team Co-Leader at the 2026 Conference.

She serves on the Discernment Committee on Ministry for her Conference and is a moderator for the Board of a new church start called Think Pray Act. Her spouse of 18 years is agnostic and also queer. They live in Kansas with two aging dogs, a plethora of cats, and two struggling houseplants.

Emerson Quadri (they/them)

I'm a non-binary individual recently married and proud cat parent to Jojo (an orange Tabby) and Penny (a medium hair grey tabby) in Erie, PA. I work in my family business as an office manager, creating a unique dynamic that weaves both personal and professional aspects of life. Board games and puzzles are my passion, providing the perfect blend of strategy and relaxation. I find fulfillment in the simple pleasures of cozy evenings spent at home up with my cats and spouse.

delfin bautista (they/elle/delfin)

delfin is a native of Miami, FL, is of Cuban and Salvadoran heritage, and currently serves as the Director for the Lionel Cantu Queer Resource Center at UC-Santa Cruz. A social worker and activist theologian, delfin is passionate about intersectional justice and resilience, especially around the experiences of queer and trans people of color. delfin currently serves on the board of directors for enfleshed and has been involved with different groups such as Soulforce, Believe Out Loud, DignityUSA, and Call To Action.

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M.J. Weissenberger (she/her)

M.J. is a panace poet and thinker, currently living in Raleigh, NC. She is disabled, living with chronic illnesses, and autistic, and spends much of her time focused on the balance of her physical health in tension with the world around her. Beyond that, M.J. enjoys singing in a local community chorale, volunteering with local organizations that positively impact her neighbors and city, and digging her hands in the dirt of her garden.

Mick Atencio (they/them)

Mick Atencio (they/them) is a queer, neurodivergent, and trans nonbinary artist and theologian. They are passionate about queer liberation, care for neighbor, and honoring the creative spirit in every person they meet. Mick graduated with their Masters of Divinity degree at Virginia Theological Seminary in 2024, with their thesis and cumulative capstone focusing on the elemental forces in biblical creation narratives and poems. They love worship music, visual art, and poetry, have been published by Wipf & Stock, enfleshed and Sojourners, and currently reside in Chicago, Illinois with their husband Mitchell. In their free time, Mick enjoys baking, thrift shopping, learning how to play tennis, and creating art in various mediums

Ashley Hengst (she/her/ella)

Ashley Hengst is a Cuban American passionate about helping ex-evangelicals unlearn the toxic aspects of the Christian faith. Ashley is the host of “The Unlearning Podcast” where she helps listeners unpack Scripture and the Christian life through the lens of liberation theologies. Ashley is a graduate of North Carolina Central University, the Academy of Art, and Claremont School of Theology. When she’s not working on her podcast or officiating weddings and funerals, Ashley enjoys time with her wife, Jen and their daughter.

Tonya Edmisten (she/her)

My passion is helping parents and their whole families through the journey of when their kid or a loved one comes out. Our journey was lonely, painful, and filled with so much unknown; it is my hope to equip families so their journey can be one of celebration. I have read and studied so many resources hoping to have fruitful conversations with others that can help them move towards inclusion. We have built a large chosen family which has been so vital in our journey, not just our family, but also the ones we now consider family.

Tonya Edmisten (she/her)

My passion is helping parents and their whole families through the journey of when their kid or a loved one comes out. Our journey was lonely, painful, and filled with so much unknown; it is my hope to equip families so their journey can be one of celebration. I have read and studied so many resources hoping to have fruitful conversations with others that can help them move towards inclusion. We have built a large chosen family which has been so vital in our journey, not just our family, but also the ones we now consider family.

Leeza Finch (she/her)

When not participating in QCF groups Leeza enjoys swinging on her porch swing, snuggling with her cat, and writing fanficiton.

Anthony Vernon (he/him)

My name is Anthony Vernon. I am originally from Gastonia, North Carolina but lived in Tennessee for almost 9 years and moved to Washington, D.C. in 2022 to join the City Teaching Alliance teaching residency program, formerly called Urban Teachers. I am currently training to be a vocational deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, and am also a 6th-Grade Humanities teacher at a local public charter school. My favorite hobbies are reading, singing, and dancing. My interests are history and theology, and I use them to learn more about the world around me. I enjoy serving from time to time as a co-leader for QCF Community Groups and helping others grow in their relationship with God as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Elliott Barnhill
he/him
7 Seasons

Sarah Gruenewald
she/her
1 Season

Brittney Jackson
she/they
2 Seasons

Carter Kelly
he/they/she
9 Seasons

Tony Lancaster
he/him
11 Seasons

Jon Morgan
he/him
4 Seasons

Davíd E. M. Pérez
2 Seasons

Brigitte Piskura
she/her/they/them
12 Seasons

Linda Robertson
she/her
15 Seasons

Rev. Dr. Daniel Rodriguez Schlorff
he/him
14 Seasons

phoenix sanders
11 Seasons

Anthony Vernon
he/him
3 Seasons

Michael Vollbrecht
he/him
6 Seasons

M.J. Weissenberger
she/her
8 Seasons

Cassandra Whisenant
she/her
3 Seasons

Steve Wiseman
he/him
3 Seasons

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