About the Center

Kara Faris

Education Director
kfaris@centerforcongregations.org

Kara directs the educational programs for the Center for Congregations. She seeks to provide opportunities for people of faith to encounter the best experts and presenters on a topic related to congregational life. She enjoys networking in the greater Indianapolis faith community to find congregations that are engaged in excellent practices of faithful living. Additionally, Kara serves as a consultant to area congregations.

Before joining the Center staff, Kara served First Friends Meeting of Indianapolis as associate pastor. With a degree in marketing from Butler University’s College of Business Administration and a Master of Divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary, Kara brings a blend of pragmatism, intuition, and passion for lifelong learning to the Center.