Episode #41
A Very (Almost) Episcopate Conversation: Candidates for the XI Bishop of Kansas
Show Notes: In this episode we interview each candidate for the 11th Bishop of Kansas one-by-one, asking some key questions about their experience with youth and young adult ministries and vision for these ministries in the Diocese of Kansas. About the Hosts The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) is the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with her husband Mike and dog Indy. The Rev. Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is the curate for Campus Ministry at Kansas State University in the Diocese of Kansas and the Associate for college, youth, and children’s ministry at a parish in Kansas City, MO in the Diocese of W. Missouri. She is a graduate from the Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary (MDiv.) and from Bishop Kemper School for Ministry (Anglican Studies). She was ordained to the transitional diaconate in June 2025 and to the priesthood in January 2026. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. About the Guests: The Rev. Grant Ambrose serves as the Rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in York, Pennsylvania . The Rev. Dr. David Gortner serves as the Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho . The Rev. Canon Whitney Rice (she/her) serves as the Canon to the Ordinary in the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri . The Rev. Canon Lisa Senuta serves as Canon for Spiritual Life and Clergy Care in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Relevant links: More information about the search for the 11th Bishop of Kansas can be found online here: https://episcopal-ks.org/episcopal-diocese-of-kansas-bishop-search/ Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment . To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click here To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus Ministry click here All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media. Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions. Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise.
