Dr. Candace Laughinghouse
Dr. Candace Laughinghouse is a passionate advocate for social justice, addressing racial, gender, environmental,and non-human animal injustice. With a background in theological ethics, Dr. Laughinghouse dedicates herprofessional career to promoting equity and justice for all Creation while shining a light on the darkness of sharedoppressions experienced by all. She brings a wealth of experience in womanist thought and is committed tobridging interfaith and indigenous cosmologies, thus creating a valuable asset to any discussion. As a panelist, Dr.Laughinghouse strives to amplify all marginalized voices and inspire action toward a more just and sustainablefuture. Additionally, Dr. Laughinghouse has a unique approach to driving change by integrating music as apowerful tool for social transformation while harnessing the emotive power of music to raise awareness, inspireaction, and foster dialogue on issues of equity and sustainability. Dr. Laughinghouse is a graduate of theUniversity of California at Berkeley, Candler School of Theology, Duke Divinity School, and Chicago TheologicalSeminary. Originally from Oakland, CA, she has enjoyed the past twenty years in the home state of theEnvironmental Justice Movement – Raleigh, NC.
Rev. Steve Lindsley
Ordained as a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor for nearly 30 years in three congregations, Steve focuses on preaching, pastoral care, leadership development, and visioning for the future. As a church consultant, he comes alongside congregations facing issues of adaptive change and helps them answer two questions: “What’s next?” and “What if?” In his work as an ICF coach-in-training, Steve assists individuals as they seek to become the best version of themselves. As a speaker and keynoter, he seeks to inspire and inform. And in his music, Steve taps into his creative side to share his heart. Steve and his wife Lorie have two college-age sons and live in Charlotte, NC with two dogs, and a cat. To learn more about Steve, visit www.stevelindsley.com.
Dr. Felicia Hardy
A deep love of scripture and the desire to study the word of God, led Dr. Hardy to Shaw University Divinity School in the Spring of 2001. Dr. Hardy has held the position of Instructional Development Specialist at St. Augustine’s University and Adjunct Professor with Vance Granville Community College, Louisburg College and Shaw University Divinity School. Dr. Hardy is Past Moderator for the Presbyterian Church, USA Synod of the Mid Atlantic and Past Moderator of New Hope Presbytery. A fourth generation Presbyterian and life member of Davie Street Presbyterian Church, she is blessed to be Commissioned to St. Paul Presbyterian Church in Louisburg, NC. The daughter of Mr. William Henry Ward and Mrs. Dorothy Williams Ward she celebrates 44 years of marriage to Dr. James G. Hardy. They have three daughters, Dr. Alecia Ward Hardy, Dr. Jamie Ward Hardy and Miss Jamecia Ward Hardy. Her only brother is Dr. Everett B. Ward.
Small Church Gathering Planning Team
Rev. Hannah Trawick, Associate Pastor Kirk of Kildaire, Co-Moderator of Church Development & Evangelism Committee
Rev. Betty Berghaus, Honorably Retired, member of Commission on Ministry
Rev. Mary Harris Todd, Pastor Morton Memorial Presbyterian Church, member of Church Development & Evangelism Committee
Pauline Goza, Davie Street Presbyterian Church, member of Commission on Ministry
Rev. Katie Cashwell, Associate Presbyter for Small Churches