OUR TEAM

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 Diocese of 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 they are enjoying their first year with daughter Trixie. James 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.

The Rev. Canon Kimberley Pfeiler is Associate Rector and co-church planter at St. Luke Medical District. In her past roles as Canon to the Ordinary, and then Ombudsman for the Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others, she has actively worked with 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.

Michael Gomez leads Sunday morning worship and music at St. Luke Medical District. Michael has more than 10 years of experience leading worship at churches like HPUMC and helping to plant The Grove. He has mastered every element of worship leading, from maintaining audio/video equipment, to song selection, arrangement and band leadership.
 
He holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies and TV/Radio from SMU and a Certificate of Guitar Performance from the London Music School. He plays guitar, base and piano. As the founder of RoomFour Guitar Studio and the singer/songwriter behind LateNative, Michael has collaborated with industry-renowned producers and musicians. His diverse skill set, including proficiency in Spanish and various music production software, makes him a valuable addition to SLMD.

Michael and his wife Paloma live in University Park, with their beloved retriever, Lucky. His daughter Lucy is starting her 2nd year at UT, and Sophie will be a senior at Highland Park High School.

Shannon Ames Fuller grew up in the scenic hills of upstate New York in a family of strong faith. She found her way into the Anglican tradition during her college years. Along the way, she earned degrees in Elementary Education and Teaching, Rhetorical Communication (with a minor in Inclusive Childhood Education), and ultimately a Master of Divinity from Trinity Anglican Seminary, where her love for liturgy, the Book of Common Prayer, and children’s spiritual formation flourished.

Over the past decade, Shannon has poured her heart into ministry among children and youth. She spent meaningful seasons organizing K–6th grade summer programs and youth events for the Episcopal Diocese of Albany, establishing Godly Play–based children’s chapels for new church plants in Pennsylvania, and serving in various teaching, mentorship, and administrative capacities. In all these roles, Shannon’s devotion to guiding young people into a deeper relationship with God, coupled with her robust theological understanding, has shaped vibrant programs that mirror the liturgical life of the wider church.

Shannon now resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with her husband, Deacon Andrew, and their three children, Ephrem, Lilias, and Adorée (born just one week before her friend, Trixie Madden!). To her role as Family Minister she brings her enthusiasm, warmth, and commitment to the next generation of believers. Shannon will be ordained as a transitional deacon on January 25th, with the hope and prayer of becoming a priest in due time, and looks forward to journeying alongside families, children, and the entire church community as they grow together in Christ.

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.

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!