Pastor Kelly Chatman is a nationally recognized leader in multiculturalism, community engagement, and congregational revitalization. Rev Chatman is the visionary behind the Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement (CLNE), a North Minneapolis-based nonprofit that mobilized congregations and leaders as powerful neighborhood-based agents for positive social change. Prior to establishing CLNE, Kelly dedicated two decades to serving as pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church and as Executive Director of Redeemer Center for Life in North Minneapolis's Harrison neighborhood.
With a rich background spanning pastoral roles, nonprofit leadership, and educational positions, Rev. Chatman has left an indelible mark on communities in Washington, D.C.; Portland, Oregon; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. His influence extends beyond local congregations, having served in diverse capacities, including as a chaplain, dean, and director within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Acknowledged for his exceptional contributions, Kelly is a recipient of prestigious honors such as the Luther Seminary Race, Church, and Change Award and a Benjamin E. Mays Fellowship from Princeton Theological Seminary. PK remains deeply engaged in community initiatives, lending his expertise to numerous boards and organizations dedicated to social progress including Leadership Foundation, The Ministry Collaborative, Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, Youthprise, Camp Amnicon, Aeon Affordable Housing Development, Cookie Cart, Gustavus College, Lutheran Volunteer Corps, Plymouth Christian Youth Center, Harrison Neighborhood Association and Wheat Ridge Ministries Foundation.
Kelly's academic journey includes a Master of Divinity from Gettysburg Seminary and a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University. He is married to the amazing Dr. Cheryl Chatman who served as Executive Vice President and Dean at Concordia University in St Paul, Minnesota.
With a rich background spanning pastoral roles, nonprofit leadership, and educational positions, Rev. Chatman has left an indelible mark on communities in Washington, D.C.; Portland, Oregon; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. His influence extends beyond local congregations, having served in diverse capacities, including as a chaplain, dean, and director within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Acknowledged for his exceptional contributions, Kelly is a recipient of prestigious honors such as the Luther Seminary Race, Church, and Change Award and a Benjamin E. Mays Fellowship from Princeton Theological Seminary. PK remains deeply engaged in community initiatives, lending his expertise to numerous boards and organizations dedicated to social progress including Leadership Foundation, The Ministry Collaborative, Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, Youthprise, Camp Amnicon, Aeon Affordable Housing Development, Cookie Cart, Gustavus College, Lutheran Volunteer Corps, Plymouth Christian Youth Center, Harrison Neighborhood Association and Wheat Ridge Ministries Foundation.
Kelly's academic journey includes a Master of Divinity from Gettysburg Seminary and a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University. He is married to the amazing Dr. Cheryl Chatman who served as Executive Vice President and Dean at Concordia University in St Paul, Minnesota.
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Visionary Leadership: Kelly Chatman | Forum for Theological Exploration, 2020