Church Leadership – Peace of Christ Church

Rev. Aurelia Dávila Pratt: Lead Pastor

Named by Sojourners as one of “Ten Christian Women Shaping the Church in 2022”, Rev. Aurelia Dávila Pratt is a pastor, writer, paradigm-shifter, and sacred spacemaker. She is an imago-dei enthusiast who finds real joy in helping people live into the fullness of their God-given divine image.

Aurelia is the Lead Pastor as well as a founder of Peace of Christ Church. She is co-host of the Nuance Tea Podcast and the author of A Brown Girl’s Epiphany: Reclaim Your Intuition and Step into Your Power (Broadleaf Books, 2022). Aurelia has also contributed articles for the Alliance of Baptists, Good Faith Media, Baptist Women in Ministry, Progressing Spirit, and the Austin American Statesman.

An alumni of George W. Truett Theological Seminary (MDiv, 2012), Aurelia was the recipient of the Robert Jackson Robinson Preaching Award for her graduating class. She is also a graduate of the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work (LMSW, 2011) and currently serves on their Board of Advocates.

She has also previously served as chair of the board for the Nevertheless She Preached conference as well as co-chair for the Religious Liberty Council of the Baptist Joint Committee.

Aurelia lives in Cedar Park, Texas with her husband of 16 years, Lyle, and their eight year old daughter, Cosette. Find her on Instagram @revaureliajoy where she is reimagining faith and theology via spoken and written word. Learn more about her or find her work on her website: www.revaureliajoy.com

Contact Aurelia at aurelia@peacewilco.com

Naomi Young: PeaceKids Pastor

Naomi is a Romanian immigrant raised in the South. She’s a soul connector, student of spirituality, nature lover, and art enthusiast. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Play Therapy and School Counseling. Naomi has worked with children in various ways for more than 20 years. Combining her love for children with divine teachings has been so rewarding for her.

She currently enjoys expressing herself through digital art. You can follow her @EvolveLarisa and @mandalament for her latest creations, where she combines aspects of spirituality and writing into her pieces. Naomi, her husband Steve and kids, Eve and Eko live in Pflugerville.

Contact Naomi at naomi@peacewilco.com

Rev. Matthew Hanzelka: Support Pastor

Matthew is a founding member of Peace and serves as the Pastor of Community Care. He holds a B.S. degree in Financial Planning from Texas Tech University, an M.Div. degree from George W. Truett Theological Seminary, and has completed Level I, Level II, and Supervisory CPE units. He is also a U.S. Air Force Reserve Chaplain and a hospital chaplain.

Matthew is passionate about helping Peace be a healthy community — a community of those who know and are known by one another and a community that is engaged in the work of the common good for our world. He has been married to Heather since 2006 and they have two children, Haddon and Ellys. They love all varieties of playing together, including camping, hiking, and soccer.

Rev. Brittany Graves, Creative Preaching Pastor:

Rev. Brittany Graves is a writer, reiki practitioner, dreamworker, and all-around advocate. She is passionate about empowering people to lean into unlearning, decolonizing, and dreaming as radical resistance. Brittany is co-host and co-creator of Nuance Tea, a podcast redefining what it means to be clergywomen of color and inviting listeners to steep into their power. She is an energy work enthusiast, plant lover, and a trauma-informed inspiration who enjoys leaning into the beauty of taboo conversations by making them normal. To keep up with Brittany follow her on Instagram @ambitiouslybrittany & join her Patreon community at www.patreon.com/revbrittanygraves

Rev. David Stippick, Creative Preaching Pastor:

Rev. David Stippick is a native of Georgetown, Texas and has worked in churches in Central Texas for 16 years. He holds a B.A. in Bible and an M.A. in Youth Ministry both from Howard Payne University, and has completed Level I and Level ll Clinical Pastoral Education Units. David believes that all people are created as whole and good in the image of the Divine, and one of the key functions of a faith community is to help people discover what this looks like in their own journey. David is thankful to be a Spiritual Friend to anyone, and is especially drawn to those who are processing grief. Once bothered by the rigidity of some “High Church" practices, such as preaching according to a Liturgical Calendar, he now finds comfort in practicing this sacred art. He has been enjoying reconnecting with God by participating in the life of the church, as well as individual Spiritual connection and growth within the Peace of Christ Community. He has been married to Hillary for ten years, and they have three children, a cat, and a dog. He asks that you pardon his occasional holy curse word.

Servant Leadership Council (SLC)

The SLC is responsible for the business of the church and also provides leadership, direction and strategy in keeping with the mission and vision. Current members are Tracee Henneke (chair), Bekah Holloway, Jett Redman Anderson, and Sharon O’Neal (church treasurer).

Deacons

Peace of Christ deacons are called and ordained by the Church. Their primary work is to provide care and prayer for its people. Current deacons include Jessica Devin (lead deacon), Joyce Holley, Dr. Tiffany Leschber, and Rev. David Stippick.

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