Staff and Leaders
Rev. Dr. Kevin Gardner-Sinclair
PASTOR
Kevin hails from Richardson, Texas (a suburb of Dallas), but first visited Kentucky in ‘06 on a mission trip to McCreary County (where Broadway and CBF Kentucky have meaningful partnerships and friendships. He then fell in love with Louisville on two back-to-back trips in ‘14 and ‘15 visiting friends. Since ‘18, Kevin, Nora, and their Kentucky-Pandemic baby Henry (born in September 2020) have found a home away from home with their beloved church family at Broadway.
Kevin is a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, where he double majored in Biblical Studies and History (graduated in 2005). After that, he left Texas for the first time to attend the Divinity School at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (graduated in 2008). Since coming to Broadway, Kevin defended his dissertation, “For the Living of These Days: Cultivating the Intergenerational Family of God in the Love and Life of Trinitarian Communion,” for the completion of his Doctor of Ministry degree with Truett Seminary at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
Kevin has been preaching and teaching since 2000 and has served in youth ministry roles for 11 years total–at Royal Lane Baptist Church and Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Emerywood Baptist in High Point, North Carolina, and 8 years as Minister to Youth / Missions at South Main Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. Kevin brings to the pastoral team at Broadway the love of preaching, biblical study, collaborative leadership, and missions in an urban context in Midtown Houston and in a global context in India as a summer missionary, Peru with Operación San Andrés, and Kenya with Sodzo International.
Kevin is married to Nora, who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialization in trauma therapy. She has previously served agencies in Nairobi, Brooklyn, Harlem, and East Dallas, and currently works with Creative Family Counseling as a therapist. Nora also teamed up with Leslie Townsend and Leslie Cashion to lead Broadway’s Faith + Mental Health series during the Pandemic.
You can find those at http://www.broadwaybaptist.org/faithplusmentalhealth
Kevin and Nora love cooking, live music, theater, exploring the city, playing at Tyler Park with Henry “Hank” Truman Gardner-Sinclair (their toddler), and hiking in Cherokee Park with Eleanor “Ellie” Roosevelt Gardner-Sinclair (their dog). Kevin also loves making up really long names for things.
Email Kevin at kevin@broadwaybaptist.org.
Rev. Robert Aubrey Gammon
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - Worship & Music
Robert is a native of Florida where he received his undergraduate Church Music Performance degree at Stetson University. After receiving his Master’s degree in Church Music at Southern Seminary, he served three churches over the span of twenty six years in the Carolinas before coming to Broadway eight years ago. Some of his personal interests include hiking, golf, sporting events, and being a soccer referee. He enjoys the challenge of continuing to build upon the strong tradition of sacred choral music Broadway has established over several decades, and invites you to become an active participant in the music ministry at Broadway.
Email Robert Gammon at Robert@broadwaybaptist.org
Rev. Susan Reed
ASSOCIATE PASTOR -
Spiritual Formation & Discipleship
Susan Reed is from Central Kentucky. She holds a BA in Communications from Georgetown College, a Masters of Divinity from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, VA, and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Louisville. She has been working at Broadway Baptist Church since 2006, first as the Minister with Youth and College Students, and currently as Associate Pastor (Spiritual Formation and Discipleship). One of her favorite things about Broadway is the family atmosphere and hospitality. Her hope is that this sense of love shines through all that we do: from small groups to Bible study to missions and worship.
Email Susan Reed at SusanR@broadwaybaptist.org
Rev. Amanda Langlands
ASSOCIATE PASTOR -
For Children and families
Amanda is a native of Louisville. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Georgetown College. After college Amanda attended General Theological Seminary in New York City before transferring and receiving a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University in North Carolina. Before coming to Broadway she served 3 years as the minister to Youth at First Baptist Church in Southern Pines, NC and then for 13 years as an Associate Pastor to Children and Education at Faith Baptist Church in Georgetown, KY. She is married to Bryan Langlands who serves as the Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Campus Minister at Georgetown College, and is the mother of four amazing children. Some of her personal interests include photography, painting, reading fiction, and traveling.
Alissa Vance
Minister to Youth
Alissa Vance is a Louisville native, born and raised, who received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from DePaul University in Chicago. Upon graduation, Alissa decided to return to Louisville to pursue her Master’s in Divinity at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, where she is currently a student. Empowering youth to change the world has always been a passion of Alissa’s, made evident by her work with a student-led, gun violence prevention group, as well as by being an elementary school debate teacher. She is looking forward to being an engaged member of the Broadway community and helping youth navigate the world in their divine purpose. In her free time, Alissa enjoys civic engagement, social justice activism, gardening, hiking, traveling, and various forms of art-making. She wants to thank Broadway for the foundation she was given here at St. MAMS and she looks forward to providing the same faithful support now to the young people of Broadway.
Email Alissa at alissa@broadwaybaptist.org
Scott Kimbell
Director of Operations
Scott Kimbell has 20 years experience working in the Healthcare market with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. During his tenure there, Scott held roles in Business Development and led Customer Service and Program Management teams. Ultimately, he served as Vice President of Operations and Facilities. Scott has been a member of Broadway since 1999. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville. His wife of 26 years, Elizabeth, is a professor at U of L. Scott and Elizabeth have two adult sons.
Email Scott Kimbell at scott@broadwaybaptist.org
Sarah Sanders
Finance Manager
Sarah was born and raised in Louisville, Ky. She has a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Western Kentucky University. She worked at Aegon and her background includes accounting, treasury and cash management. While taking time to raise her family, Sarah volunteered as Treasurer for the PTA and Field Hockey teams for the elementary, middle and high schools that her two daughters attended. She has been a member at Broadway Baptist Church since 1976 and has worked part-time in the Finance Office since 2014.
Email Sarah Sanders at sarah@broadwaybaptist.org
Candace Runyon
Communications and Operations Assistant
Candace is from Hancock County, Kentucky. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Arts from Kentucky Wesleyan College and an Associate of Science in Industrial Vocational Education from Western Kentucky University. She taught Information Technology Courses for eight years at her Alma Mater, Hancock County High School in Lewisport, Kentucky. Candace started her position as Communications and Operations Assistant in July 2019. Some of her personal interests include traveling, photography, boating, playing with her cat Luna, and attending theatre performances with her husband John.
Email Candace Runyon at candace@broadwaybaptist.org
Jennifer Harberson
Pianist
Jennifer is a native of Shanghai, China where she received an undergraduate degree from Shanghai Teachers University. She majored in piano performance and minored in pedagogy. She earned her Master’s degree in piano performance at the University of Louisville. Jennifer has been the pianist here at Broadway for 14 years. She has played for ensembles, choirs, and enhanced our worship services with her musical gifts and talents.
Jonathan Oblander
Organist
Jonathan was born and raised in Louisville and was inspired by the beauty of church music early in his life. His first experiences came from listening and watching his father play the organ for services. His mother, a singer, also encouraged him to join childrens’ and handbell choirs. Jonathan began organ lessons at the age of 13 as a student of Dr. Merlin Johnson, which was followed by studies with Dr. Boyd Jones II. He gave his first public solo recital at the age of 15.
Jonathan is a graduate of Valparaiso University with a degree in organ and church music, and also earned a Master’s degree in Organ Performance from The Juilliard School. He has had an active career as a recitalist, and has performed at conventions for the Organ Historical Society and the American Guild of Organists.
In addition to his playing career, Jonathan has also worked in the organbuilding industry for almost 20 years. Recently, he worked for the Danish firm Frobenius and Sons, and is currently employed by DC Scroth Organ Builders as an organ tuner and technician. His other interests include architecture, history, and nature.
Email Jonathan at jonathan@broadwaybaptist.org
Dr. Leslie Smith Townsend
PASTORAL COUNSELOR
Leslie Smith Townsend has 30 years of counseling experience in social service agencies, hospitals, pastoral counseling centers and private practice. She specializes in working with families and individuals in crisis and life transition; persons coping with disability or chronic illness; grief and bereavement; divorce and remarriage; adolescence and young adult issues; abuse recovery; women’s issues; and spiritual direction.
Townsend received her Ph.D. in pastoral counseling in 1991 and did post-graduate work in marriage and family therapy. She is an ordained Baptist minister and holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Shalem Institute in Washington, D.C. She is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and a Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
She is an Anthem, Humana and CIGNA provider.
