Pastor Stephen
Stephen (he/him) is a new resident of the DMV. Born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma, he spent 21 years in New York City before moving to Baltimore with his family. Ordained in 2015 at Park Avenue Christian Church in New York City, Rev. Tickner served for nearly nine years as Senior Minister at Central Christian Church in Danbury, Connecticut, while also holding regional and national leadership roles within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). His career includes directing the Millennial Leaders Project at Union Theological Seminary and serving as chaplain and educator at a K-12 independent school. A graduate of Union Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity, Stephen recently completed studies with Richard Rohr’s Living School and is pursuing certification in Spiritual Direction. Rev. Tickner is guided by a passion for justice, equity, and Christ’s radical love ethic.