Rev. Monica Wedlock Kilpatrick

Rev. Monica Wedlock Kilpatrick serves as the Vice President of Organizational and Leadership Development, leads the execution of overall strategic and operational implementation for NBA program areas. In this role, Monica carries deep knowledge of each project, program operations, and strategic plan, and focuses on three areas: organizational leadership, program leadership and management, and knowledge management.

Monica joined NBA in 2015 as director of Connect Ministries.  As a director, she focused on connecting, resourcing, and amplifying the voices of Disciples-related health and social service ministries across the life of the church. Additionally, Monica provided oversight to NBA Prison and Jail Ministries and the design and launch of the Mental Health and Wellness Initiative.

Prior to joining the NBA, Monica served as director of admissions and recruitment at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. Her time there was spent identifying talented and courageous people discerning calls to service in the church and community, listening to their needs and dreams, partnering with them to discover a process for theological education and vocational training, evaluating their fit with the institution, and inviting them into a journey of learning and service.

As an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), she has served in a variety of leadership roles including women’s ministry, international mission ministry, and youth, college, and young adult ministry at Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur. Monica has supported the wider church by serving on the Regional Board and the Commission on Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia.

Monica earned a B.S. in Marketing and International Business from the University of Maryland College Park and a Master of Divinity and a Master of Theology from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. She resides in Decatur, Georgia with her husband, Jonathan Kilpatrick, and their son, Carter.

Getting to know Monica

NBA’s vision statement is “creating communities of compassion and care.” What does this mean to you?

The NBA’s vision is about taking seriously the African proverb, “I am because we are,” in which each individual life is enhanced by the collaborative efforts of all. It means serving God by serving the least of these. At NBA, my role is to connect individuals, churches, and partner ministries to further their learning, support, and outreach that transforms lives and pleases God.

What do you do outside of work?

I love to travel!  I also enjoy trying new restaurants, spending time with friends and family, and quiet moments at home.

What are you known for?

My smile and ability to make others feel welcomed.

The last time I laughed out loud…

Every day…there’s always something to laugh about!