Interim Pastor 

Ky Weekley came to be with Grace Covenant in September of 2000 and quickly became involved in the operational focus of the congregation. Holding a Master of Divinity from Dubuque Theological Seminary and having pursued Doctor of Ministries studies at San Francisco Theological Seminary, Ky brings experience as both a solo pastor and an Associate Pastor in congregations ranging from 250 to 2,250. Ky and his wife, Tracy Cowles, have spent nearly 30 years in Kansas City where she studied medicine and has a medical practice.  The teams and areas of work that Ky staffs include: Worship, Personnel, Facilities, Finance, Stewardship, and Endowment. 

On August 15, 2010, Ky was named by session as Interim Pastor, though he prefers the title Transition Pastor.  He will be serving in this capacity until a new Pastor Head of Staff is called. 

Associate Pastor 

Kimberly Young ("Kimby") joined the Grace Covenant staff in September of 2003. Kimby holds Masters degrees in Christian Education and Divinity from Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia and a Doctor of Ministry in Religious Education from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. Kimby served previously for 13 years at Westminster Presbyterian in Des Moines, Iowa. Kimby is a "preacher's kid" and a lifelong Presbyterian.

Kimby works with the program ministries at Grace Covenant helping people to connect gifts and passions, interests and information. Kimby works with adult education and small group ministries and supervises and supports the directors of children's and youth ministries. Kimby is also workiing with Outreach and Welcoming Teams during the Interim.  If you have a program idea or question, Kimby's the one to talk to. If you have a gift to share, we've got a place for you.