Our Staff

A Fox Valley native with sojourns in Oklahoma and Virginia, this prof-turned pastor is excited to be back home and serve the people of the Fox Cities. When long seasons of intellectualism, workaholism, and self-reliance brought him to a breaking point, Chad found healing, freedom, and transformation through the Holy Spirit, the Scriptures, and the sacramental life of the historic Church. And he’s passionate about helping others find freedom in Jesus and a family in his Church.

Outside of planting Incarnation, you might find Chad playing piano, hiking in the woods, hanging out with family, or cheering for a Wisconsin team. Or more likely making a fussy cup of coffee.

Born and raised in the Fox Valley, Kirstin returns to her homeland after 20+ years. During that time, she encountered the deep love of God, which has reshaped her longings and loves. While she still enjoys musicals, brisk walks, and new adventures, she is most passionate about seeing people go from knowing about God to knowing Him personally. She has a heart for connecting people to the body of Christ so that they may grow in their relationship with Jesus and with one another.

If she is running late for something, it’s usually because she got lost in conversation or tried to squeeze in one more load of laundry or text. While she values organization, her desk (dining room table) is graced with a vast array of paper notes. She is energized by a houseful of people laughing and playing games, along with warm, bright, sunny days… preferably near water.

Though new to the Fox Valley, Jess has been delighted to get to know the area and its people. This delight might be largely due to the fact that she moved here to marry her long-time best friend, Brian. After graduating from Moody Bible Institute, she served as a missionary in Nicaragua for 3.5 years as a Bible teacher, chaplain, and community center leader. Jess is super passionate about the spiritual formation of young people. She loves to see children and teens grow in their love, knowledge, and likeness of Jesus, and she is excited to continue that work with the kids & youth of Incarnation! If she’s not teaching or playing Uno with students, she’s probably out running, wandering the woods, or playing Mario Kart with friends.

Chris returned to his hometown of Appleton, WI in the summer of 2022 to join Church of the Incarnation after attending college and working in Chicago, IL. There he attended Moody Bible Institute, was connected with the Diocese of the Upper Midwest, and began a Master of Divinity program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Chris is passionate about cultivating stability and vibrancy in the church as he stewards many of the daily operations of the church and Incarnation's music ministry. Chris loves working on projects in the wood shop, brewing a well-crafted cup of coffee, playing soccer, hiking, and - of course - a long road trip.

Elizabeth Marcy - Senior Warden
Noah Lukins - Junior Warden
Azrianna Bomann - Secretary
Brian Legare - Treasurer
Fran Caruana
Eric Brinkmann

The Parish Council provides godly counsel and accountability for the rector, clergy, and other staff.  In addition, Parish Council members govern the business affairs of the church and model a life of prayer and service.