James Madden
Rector
Rev. James Madden is the rector and co-church planter of St. Luke Medical District. He is ordained as a priest in the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). Previously an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), James has a heart for ecumenical church partnership across denominations for the expansion of God’s kingdom. That is what drew him to the ACNA diocese, Churches for the Sake of Others (C4SO).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, James and his wife Happy launched an outdoor worship service for friends and neighbors to gather safely while churches were closed. As enthusiasm and attendance grew, James discerned a call to church plant in Dallas. He developed a love for the Medical District, a neighborhood with world-renowned medical institutions and very few churches. Before planting St. Luke Medical District, James served as the Campus Minister for Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) at Southern Methodist University from 2014-2021. He was also an RUF intern at Wake Forest University from 2008-2010. Through the work of college ministry, James experienced the deep joy of ministering to young adults from a wide range of spiritual backgrounds.
James holds a B.A. in Spanish and History from Washington and Lee University, where he also played baseball. He received his Master of Divinity from Redeemer Seminary in 2014. A Dallas native, he is married to his best friend, Happy, and actively reads theology and philosophy, while following news and politics. He is also a coffee enthusiast, so don’t hesitate to stop by his office and have a pour-over with him.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, James and his wife Happy launched an outdoor worship service for friends and neighbors to gather safely while churches were closed. As enthusiasm and attendance grew, James discerned a call to church plant in Dallas. He developed a love for the Medical District, a neighborhood with world-renowned medical institutions and very few churches. Before planting St. Luke Medical District, James served as the Campus Minister for Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) at Southern Methodist University from 2014-2021. He was also an RUF intern at Wake Forest University from 2008-2010. Through the work of college ministry, James experienced the deep joy of ministering to young adults from a wide range of spiritual backgrounds.
James holds a B.A. in Spanish and History from Washington and Lee University, where he also played baseball. He received his Master of Divinity from Redeemer Seminary in 2014. A Dallas native, he is married to his best friend, Happy, and actively reads theology and philosophy, while following news and politics. He is also a coffee enthusiast, so don’t hesitate to stop by his office and have a pour-over with him.
Kimberley pfeiler
Associate Rector
The Rev. Canon Kimberley Pfeiler is Associate Rector and co-church planter at St. Luke Medical District. As the Ombudsman for the Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others, she helps Bishop Todd Hunter in his work to protect the vulnerable in our midst and to develop training and policies to prevent abuse in the church. She serves as the Chairman of the Board for M25i:Anglican Justice and Mercy, which serves to equip and sustain Anglicans serving alongside the vulnerable. And as a bi-vocational priest, she is Vice President at NowVertical Group, leading a team that provides advanced analytics for enterprise clients.
Kimberley holds a B.A. in History from the University of Oklahoma and an M.A. in Ministry from Nashotah House. She lives in Plano with her husband, Mark, and daughter, Jessica and their large orange tabby cats, BB King and Buddy Guy. Kimberley and Mark are avid concert fans, scuba divers and travel enthusiasts. A Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, Kimberley enjoys helping others who are planning to get married, or want to enrich their married life.
Kimberley holds a B.A. in History from the University of Oklahoma and an M.A. in Ministry from Nashotah House. She lives in Plano with her husband, Mark, and daughter, Jessica and their large orange tabby cats, BB King and Buddy Guy. Kimberley and Mark are avid concert fans, scuba divers and travel enthusiasts. A Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, Kimberley enjoys helping others who are planning to get married, or want to enrich their married life.
DAVID GATES
Worship & Music Leader
David Gates leads Sunday morning worship and music at St. Luke Medical District. Originally from Jackson, New Jersey, David was raised by fellow musician parents John and Patti, and he found an early passion for music listening to and watching them.
He graduated with a B.A. in Music with a minor in Psychology from Rutgers University and moved to Texas in 2018 shortly after finishing that degree. David has led and been a part of worship teams for over 13 years in both New Jersey and New York City, where he met his wife, Mary Margaret. They now live in Garland, TX with their dog, Bear, and are both self-employed in the music industry.
In addition to leading at St. Luke, David writes and produces his own and others’ original music and performs frequently throughout the month at various venues and restaurants around DFW.
He graduated with a B.A. in Music with a minor in Psychology from Rutgers University and moved to Texas in 2018 shortly after finishing that degree. David has led and been a part of worship teams for over 13 years in both New Jersey and New York City, where he met his wife, Mary Margaret. They now live in Garland, TX with their dog, Bear, and are both self-employed in the music industry.
In addition to leading at St. Luke, David writes and produces his own and others’ original music and performs frequently throughout the month at various venues and restaurants around DFW.
Happy Madden
Communications Manager
Happy Madden oversees communications and event coordination for St. Luke Medical District. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate at Nikao Counseling in Dallas, where she provides individual therapy to adolescents and young adults. Happy has a passion for integrating evidence-based mental health treatments and suicide prevention with the hope of the gospel.
Before becoming a counselor, Happy worked in journalism and communications at organizations including the National Journal and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Washington, D.C. Both of those experiences grew her love for writing and storytelling. Through her involvement in an Anglican church plant in D.C., Happy experienced for the first time the joy of gospel-centered community – and received encouragement to pursue a call to mental health counseling. She then moved back to Dallas, began her Master’s in Counseling, and worked at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care.
Happy completed her Master of Science in Counseling at Southern Methodist University and holds a Bachelor’s in Journalism and Spanish from Washington and Lee University (W&L). She and James are both Dallas natives and have been married since 2018, after being set up by their Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) campus minister at W&L. They are the proud parents of a yellow lab named Rookie, who you may see roaming around Central Commons from time to time.
Before becoming a counselor, Happy worked in journalism and communications at organizations including the National Journal and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Washington, D.C. Both of those experiences grew her love for writing and storytelling. Through her involvement in an Anglican church plant in D.C., Happy experienced for the first time the joy of gospel-centered community – and received encouragement to pursue a call to mental health counseling. She then moved back to Dallas, began her Master’s in Counseling, and worked at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care.
Happy completed her Master of Science in Counseling at Southern Methodist University and holds a Bachelor’s in Journalism and Spanish from Washington and Lee University (W&L). She and James are both Dallas natives and have been married since 2018, after being set up by their Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) campus minister at W&L. They are the proud parents of a yellow lab named Rookie, who you may see roaming around Central Commons from time to time.
ZACH WINTERROWD
Community Steward
Zach serves as the Community Steward for St. Luke Medical District. He assists with volunteer coordination, content production, community building, and Sunday morning worship at St. Luke's. Zach has worked and served in many different capacities and environments with an undying passion for helping people find connection in the midst of differing denominations, faith traditions, and worldviews.
Zach holds a BBA in Management Information Systems from Baylor University and a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies & Languages from George W. Truett Theological Seminary. Zach is originally from San Antonio and deeply loves his Spurs basketball. He has been a social worker, discipleship pastor, teacher, and nonprofit entrepreneur. He founded Westside Coffee at Central Commons! He is married to a powerhouse woman named Shayna, and together the recently welcomed their firstborn daughter! Zach loves all things literature, fantasy, theology, coffee, music, and sports. He would love to connect with you!
Zach holds a BBA in Management Information Systems from Baylor University and a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies & Languages from George W. Truett Theological Seminary. Zach is originally from San Antonio and deeply loves his Spurs basketball. He has been a social worker, discipleship pastor, teacher, and nonprofit entrepreneur. He founded Westside Coffee at Central Commons! He is married to a powerhouse woman named Shayna, and together the recently welcomed their firstborn daughter! Zach loves all things literature, fantasy, theology, coffee, music, and sports. He would love to connect with you!
Natalie tattrie
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Natalie was born and raised in Vancouver, Washington. She attended university at Washington State University in Pullman and graduated with a bachelor’s degree is Science Communication. After spending a summer working with kids, she decided she would like to become a teacher and in 2020 was admitted into WSU’s Masters in Teaching program. However, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Natalie decided to join the workforce.
While working full time in Portland, she volunteered in a children’s ministry for 3 years before moving to Texas and eventually finding a home at St. Luke Medical District. Natalie now serves as the Children’s Ministry Coordinator. She thoughtfully plans lessons during the week and teaches on Sunday mornings. Natalie is also working part-time at Westside Coffee as a Central Commons resident where she’s learning more about God’s design for hospitality and community ministry. She finds it a privilege to serve the families of SLMD and looks forward to continue learning and expanding the ways St. Luke serves the children and parents of our church. She would love to have coffee and talk about ideas like Godly Play!
While working full time in Portland, she volunteered in a children’s ministry for 3 years before moving to Texas and eventually finding a home at St. Luke Medical District. Natalie now serves as the Children’s Ministry Coordinator. She thoughtfully plans lessons during the week and teaches on Sunday mornings. Natalie is also working part-time at Westside Coffee as a Central Commons resident where she’s learning more about God’s design for hospitality and community ministry. She finds it a privilege to serve the families of SLMD and looks forward to continue learning and expanding the ways St. Luke serves the children and parents of our church. She would love to have coffee and talk about ideas like Godly Play!