Kristen Maynard is passionate about doing the deep work of study to bring the incredible depths of theology and Scripture, of Jesus Christ, to the listening ear and for hope to be (re)awakened. She has served a number of congregations and holds a Masters in Worship Studies and is pursuing her graduate certificate in Spiritual Direction and doctoral degree at Fuller Theological Seminary. Her professional doctoral studies focus on theological anthropology and a modern catechumenate.

Kristen is a pastor, teacher, spiritual director and has previously served as a university chaplain. She now serves and guides discipleship and community formation at Vintage Church in Los Angeles. 

She and her husband Victor have three children, Jackson, Denver and London!