Our Team

  • Rev. Eddie Kahler

    Executive Director/Pastor

    Eddie is an ordained elder in the Horizon Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. He received a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University Divinity School (MDiv ’17) and a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry (biblical languages minor) from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor (B.A. ‘14). Prior to being appointed at TCU Wesley in 2020, Eddie served as the associate pastor at Genesis UMC in southwest Fort Worth.

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  • Hanna Newcomer Sliva

    Associate Director

    Hanna is a student at Brite Divinity School. After graduating from Tarleton State University, Hanna worked in public education and the foster care sector of social work. She served as a Pastoral Intern at the Tarleton Wesley Foundation for three years and the Director of Youth Ministries at FUMC Mineral Wells for six years. She is passionate about the student experience, mental health and wellness, and developing young Christian leaders.

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  • Grace O'Neil

    Co-President

    Hometown: Wheeling, WV / Greenville, TX

    Major: Psychology | Class of 2027

    Favorite Sonic Drink: Hi-C Fruit Punch

    My favorite thing about Wesley: I look forward to our post-worship small group discussions each week! I love stretching and growing my faith in our community!

  • Tyler Pham

    Co-President

    Hometown: Richardson, Texas

    Major: Instrumental Music Education | Class of 2027

    Favorite Sonic Drink: Cherry Limeade

    My favorite thing about Wesley: The strong community and sense of belonging!

  • Divine Aghedo

    Discipleship Coordinator

    Hometown: Cypress, Texas

    Major: Accounting/Finance | Class of 2026

    Favorite Sonic Drink: Fanta

    My favorite thing about Wesley: Being a part of a Christ like community and having deep conversations about scripture and sermons.

  • Matthew Bailey

    Worship Coordinator

    Hometown: Flower Mound, TX

    Major: Instrumental Music Education | Class of 2027

    Favorite Sonic drink: Cherry limeade slushie

    My favorite thing about Wesley: I love the welcoming and supportive community we have here. I truly feel like this is a place that I belong.

  • Myla Huynh

    Hospitality Coordinator

    Hometown: Grand Prairie, TX

    Major: Undecided | Class of 2029

    Favorite Sonic Drink: Dirty Doctor Pepper

    Favorite thing about the Wesley: My favorite thing about the Wesley is that it feels like home!

  • Theda Leeka

    Communications Coordinator

    Hometown: San Antonio, TX

    Major: Music Education | Class of 2028

    Favorite Sonic Drink: Strawberry Slushie

    Favorite thing about the Wesley: The community!

  • Emily Overdirth

    Outreach Coordinator

    Hometown: Maypearl, TX

    Major: Music Education | Class of 2028

    Favorite Sonic Drink: Cherry Vanilla Doctor Pepper

    Favorite thing about the Wesley: I love being able to walk into the Wesley and feeling at home with such incredible people!

  • Jazzmine Sims

    Community Coordinator

    Hometown: Killeen, TX

    Elementary Education | Class of 2027

    Favorite Sonic Drink: Blue Raspberry Slushie with Nerds

    Favorite thing about the Wesley: The people! Everyone is so supportive and each Wesley event is filled with laughs!

  • Janessa Blue

    Mission/Service Coordinator

  • Tara Nipps

    Wednesday Night Coordinator

TCU Wesley Board of Directors

TCU Wesley is under the governance of the Horizon Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. The annual conference elects a Board of Directors to provide oversight and resource the ministry.

Kelly Carpenter

Chair of the Board & TCU Wesley Alum

Dr. Lonzetta Allen

Grace Metroplex UMC

Haley Bryant

University UMC Ft. Worth

Rev. Paul Massingill

Horizon TX UMC Clergy

Amber Benson

Arlington Heights UMC

Christy Bailey

Trietsch Memorial UMC

Steve Coffman

Genesis UMC

Rev. Armando Alvarado

Horizon TX UMC Clergy

Sabrina Gordon

Secretary, Arborlawn UMC & TCU Wesley Alum

Brad Stewart

Vice-Chair & Arborlawn UMC

Tonya Frantz

FUMC Burleson

Rev. Estee Valendy

Treasurer, Horizon TX UMC Clergy, & FUMC Keller

Sarah Walters

FUMC Ft. Worth

Craig Kercho

FUMC Ft. Worth

Grace O’Neil

Student Rep

Josephine Burrell

Student Rep

Rev. Danny Tenney

Ex-Officio, District Superintendent

Rev. Stacey Piyakhun

Ex-Officio, Director of Multiplication

Tori Couch

Doxology Church and TCU Wesley Alum

Tyler Pham

Student Rep

Divine Aghedo

Student Rep

Rev. Todd Boling

Ex-Officio, TCU University Chaplain