Brenda was raised in Atchison County, Kansas on a family farm. She is a lifelong United Methodist. She was baptized and confirmed in the Coal Creek United Methodist Church near Valley Falls, Kansas.

 

Brenda graduated from KSU with a bachelor's degree in Bakery Science and Management in 1988. She worked 20 years as a product developer in the wholesale baking industry for Safeway Stores, Multifoods and Wonder Bread. She attended seminary and graduated from Saint Paul School of Theology with a Master of Divinity in 2012. She was ordained an Elder in the Great Plains Conference in 2015.

 

Brenda has 2 sons with her first husband, Daryl Morris (deceased). Bryan Morris, 38, is married to Lydia and they have 2 sons, Beckham (6) and Macklin (4). Bryan and Lydia live in Basehor and work for the industrial plumbing company Kruse Corporation. Brandon Morris, 30, is also an industrial licensed plumber like his brother. He has 2 daughters, Harper (3) and Allie Jo (2). He lives in Wichita with his partner, Chantelle Dawe. Brenda recently ended her second marriage to Don Davids. They were married 20 years.

 

Brenda has served churches in Topeka, Lyons, Kansas City, and Council Grove, Kansas. She has been in full-time ministry for 19 years. She currently serves as the site council chair at Camp Chippewa. She recently served 2 years as the dean of UMY Institute (a discipleship camp for high school students) at Baker University. She mentors youth pastors for Ministry Leadership Center (ministryleadership.org).

 

Brenda loves spending time with her family, especially her young grandchildren. She loves the Chiefs and the Royals. Her new love is watching collegiate track. She likes water aerobics, reading, baking, and being outside. Her favorite vacation spot is anywhere with ocean waves.

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Brenda Davids