Retreat Speakers
| Rev. Timothy Peoples A native of Jones, Oklahoma, Timothy attended Adrian College where he received his B.A. in Religious Studies before earning his Master of Divinity degree from Yale University School of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degree at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, GA. Prior to his current role as Senior Pastor at Wilshire Baptist Church, Timothy served churches in Michigan, Connecticut, and North Carolina.” |
| Rev. Xiomara Reboyras-Ortiz Xiomara Reboyras is a passionate leader, ordained minister, and advocate who brings over two decades of ministerial experience to her work. Originally from Puerto Rico and now based in Florida, she currently serves as the Associate Coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) of Florida and the Caribbean Islands. Xiomara holds academic degrees in Psychology, Divinity, and Mediation & Conflict Resolution. Her journey through ministry and professional life has woven together a rich tapestry of experiences in social services, business administration, social justice, spiritual formation, and leadership development. These have equipped her to lead in transformative ways, including starting a bold and emerging Hispanic congregation that reimagines traditional models of worship and church life within the Evangelical tradition. She has served with CBF for the past 12 years, offering creative leadership and a heart for innovation in ministry. As the only Hispanic Safeguarding Specialist with GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment). Since 2022, she has led the cohort for women pastors in Puerto Rico an initiative of CBF Thriving in Ministry. This effort is expanding to the Dominican Republic in 2025. Her commitment to this work centers on empowering women in ministry to thrive—personally, spiritually, and professionally—through support, strategy, and community. |
Retreat Worship Leader
| Katherine Mullen Katherine Mullen (she/her) serves as the Minister of Community Engagement and Loft Worship Leader at First United Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. She has been in full-time ministry for five years and has led worship in a wide range of styles and settings for over a decade. Katherine worked five summers with Passport Camps and frequently credits them for her call to ministry. Primarily a vocalist (with a few instruments in the mix), she is passionate about creating meaningful, Spirit-led worship experiences that invite connection with God and community. |
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