Church Leadership – Peace of Christ Church

Rev. Aurelia Dávila Pratt: Lead Pastor

Named by Sojourners as one of “Ten Christian Women Shaping the Church in 2022”, Rev. Aurelia Dávila Pratt is a pastor, writer, paradigm-shifter, and sacred spacemaker. She is an imago-dei enthusiast who finds real joy in helping people live into the fullness of their God-given divine image.

Aurelia is the Lead Pastor as well as a founder of Peace of Christ Church. She is co-host of the Nuance Tea Podcast and the author of A Brown Girl’s Epiphany: Reclaim Your Intuition and Step into Your Power (Broadleaf Books, 2022). Aurelia has also contributed articles for the Alliance of Baptists, Good Faith Media, Baptist Women in Ministry, Progressing Spirit, and the Austin American Statesman.

An alumni of George W. Truett Theological Seminary (MDiv, 2012), Aurelia was the recipient of the Robert Jackson Robinson Preaching Award for her graduating class. She is also a graduate of the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work (LMSW, 2011) and currently serves on their Board of Advocates.

She has also previously served as chair of the board for the Nevertheless She Preached conference as well as co-chair for the Religious Liberty Council of the Baptist Joint Committee.

Aurelia lives in Cedar Park, Texas with her husband of 17 years, Lyle, and their eight year old daughter, Cosette. Find her on Instagram @revaureliajoy where she is reimagining faith and theology via spoken and written word. Learn more about her or find her work on her website: www.revaureliajoy.com

Contact Aurelia at aurelia@peacewilco.com

Rev. David Stippick, Pastor of Operations:

Rev. David Stippick is a native of Georgetown, Texas and has worked in churches in Central Texas for 16 years. He holds a B.A. in Bible and an M.A. in Youth Ministry both from Howard Payne University, and has completed Level I and Level ll Clinical Pastoral Education Units. David believes that all people are created as whole and good in the image of the Divine, and one of the key functions of a faith community is to help people discover what this looks like in their own journey. David is thankful to be a Spiritual Friend to anyone, and is especially drawn to those who are processing grief. Once bothered by the rigidity of some “High Church" practices, such as preaching according to a Liturgical Calendar, he now finds comfort in practicing this sacred art. He has been enjoying reconnecting with God by participating in the life of the church, as well as individual Spiritual connection and growth within the Peace of Christ Community. He has been married to Hillary for ten years, and they have three children, a cat, and a dog. He asks that you pardon his occasional holy curse word.

Contact David at david@peacewilco.com

Mallory Beth, Pastor of Worship:

Mallory Beth is a lifetime learner, music maker and cookie baker. She works as a hospice chaplain in the Austin and Waco areas, and coaches teams and individuals using the enneagram. She loves reading, teaching, and companioning. You’ll frequently catch her very neuro-sparkly family spending entire weekends playing nerdy board games.

Mallory studied Music Therapy techniques as part of her bachelor’s degree (B.A. Music, SHSU 2015), and loves to use music to connect with God and people. She is passionate about authentic, grace-giving leadership, and has led worship teams and services for kids, students, and adults for 20+ years.

Her favorite chord is Gsus.

Contact Mallory at mallory@peacewilco.com

Rev. Kyndall Rae Rothaus, PeaceKids Pastor

Kyndall Rae Rothaus is a poet, preacher, spiritual director, ordained minister, and feminist theologian. She is the author of Thy Queendom Come: Breaking Free from Patriarchy to Save Your Soul and Preacher Breath. She is the co-founder and co-director of Nevertheless She Preached, a national conference that elevates and centers female, queer, and BIPOC voices. She is also the founder of Kindle Your Soul Fire where she works with marginalized clergy and with individuals healing from religious trauma.

Kyndall is a queer woman and the single mom of two beautiful children she adopted from foster care. You can learn more her website, kyndallraerothaus.com or follow her on IG @KyndallRaeRothaus. You can keep up with her non-profit work @neverthelessshepreached.

Contact Kyndall at kyndall@peacewilco.com

Founding Pastors

Rev. Matthew Hanzelka: Support Pastor

Matthew is a founding member of Peace and serves as the Pastor of Community Care. He holds a B.S. degree in Financial Planning from Texas Tech University, an M.Div. degree from George W. Truett Theological Seminary, and has completed Level I, Level II, and Supervisory CPE units. He is also a U.S. Air Force Reserve Chaplain and a hospital chaplain.

Matthew is passionate about helping Peace be a healthy community — a community of those who know and are known by one another and a community that is engaged in the work of the common good for our world. He has been married to Heather since 2006 and they have two children, Haddon and Ellys. They love all varieties of playing together, including camping, hiking, and soccer.

Rev. Kyle Tubbs

Servant Leadership Council (SLC) The SLC is responsible for the business of the church and also provides leadership, direction and strategy in keeping with the mission and vision. Current members are Tracee Henneke (chair), Bekah Holloway, Whitney Wooten, and Sharon O’Neal (church treasurer).

Deacons Peace of Christ deacons are called and ordained by the community. They offer tangible acts of love and try to address community needs as able. They offer emotional support during difficult life events in the form of cards, visits, calls, etc. They help with events and celebratory rituals as needed and able.

Founding Pastors

Rev. Kyle Tubbs

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