Rev. Kim Newport (she/they) received her Bachelor’s of Science in Religion and Psychology at Belmont University and a Masters of Divinity from Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit. She also obtained certification in Social Justice Leadership from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. 

Kim is known for her activism throughout Macomb County with Black Lives Matter and Macomb County Pride. She has spent fifteen years studying various disciplines of liberation theology and has spoken at many churches educating congregations on the open and affirming process for LGBTQ+ individuals. 

She is the past moderator of the Coordinating Committee of the former Eastern Association of the Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ, served on the Board of Directors for Macomb County Pride for two years, is currently on the Vital Growth Mission Area Team, is on the Board of Directors for Camp Talahi, and serves as the pastor of Rise United Church of Christ. 

In her spare time, Kim is usually outside in nature. She is also an avid reader and researcher.