McKenna Stanley

DCE Intern - High School & Young Adult Ministries

McKenna Stanley serves at Webster Gardens through the Director of Christian Education Internship program. This type of internship is a yearlong, full-time experience for students in our Concordia Universities who have completed their four years of study in the Director of Christian Education program.McKenna is from Hampshire, Illinois, a small town just west of Elgin and Schaumburg. She loves exploring nature, going on hikes, and biking! McKenna is a huge running and lacrosse enthusiast; she ran at Concordia Chicago for two years; now, she loves to run in her free time and participates in road races! A hobby of hers is being creative and sharing her faith on social media; in fact, her goal is to engage in more public speaking opportunities! Lastly, she loves exploring new coffee shops and chatting with friends!

One of the main reasons she is so passionate about ministry is that it’s a two-way street that never ends! Not only does she get to teach and inspire those around her, but she also has the opportunity to learn through the people she serves and the unique perspectives they bring to the conversation! Along with this idea, ministry is truly all about relationships. Being the people-person that she is, she is looking forward to interacting with the many people at Webster Gardens and creating new connections and friendships. McKenna is incredibly excited to work alongside and learn from the Webster Gardens Staff and see where the Lord guides her throughout her DCE journey.