Kirk of Kildaire

August 11, 2025
Welcome, Jenni Whitford – Our new Director of Children’s Ministry!

Jenni comes to us with 25 years of experience in Christian Education in the Presbyterian Church (USA). She has served three congregations in both children’s ministry and general Christian education, and currently serves as the Director of Faith Formation at First Presbyterian Church of Granville, OH, where she oversees children, youth, and adults. Jenni also just recently graduated with her Masters of Arts in Christian Education from Union Presbyterian Seminary.

Jenni has a passion for children’s ministry in particular, which is in part what drew her to our position. She loves working with kids and families, stating that “it is all she can remember wanting to do – and being able to do it while serving the church is like winning the lottery!”

Jenni and Chris, her husband of 16 years, will be moving to the area in the coming weeks. Chris recently retired early from his career working for the State of Ohio. Jenni and Chris have a blended family of 4 adult kids, (3 in Michigan and 1 in Chicago).

Jenni’s start date is Sunday, September 14th.