Meet the Team

  • Rev. Josh Kingsley

    PASTOR

    Joshua Kingsley is a musician, educator, and pastor.

    Josh attended seminary at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA. Although ordained an Episcopal priest, Josh has served in Episcopal, United Methodist, and Lutheran churches. He specializes in spiritual development and community organizing. At King of Kings Lutheran Church Josh leads worship and is co-organizer for the Clackamas County Land and Housing Coalition.

    Before working as a pastor, Josh was the founding artistic director for Portland Chamber Music. He has also taught middle school music. Josh plays a variety of instruments; clarinet is his favorite.

    Josh loves the bible and music. He also enjoys hiking, martial arts, being on two wheels, and time spent with good food and friends. Josh lives in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland with his son, Trajan, their housemates, and dog.

  • Karen Corbett

    ORGANIST

    Karen Corbett is a native of California where she studied piano, organ, and church music at the University of Southern California. She has taught piano and music privately and in the classroom and has served as organist for several churches, including Episcopal, United Methodist, and ELCA congregations.

    Karen has accompanied several community choral groups and enjoys performing with soloists and with chamber groups. She is a member ofhe American Guild of Organists.

  • Cookie Monster

    DIRECTOR OF COOKIES

    Just like Cookie Monster, we love cookies and we love socializing. Keep an eye on the calendar page and on the newsletter for our many different fellowship opportunities. Nom nom nom nom.

  • Kit Taylor

    WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

    Kit Taylor is a professional musician and graphic designer. He is brand new to the Kind Of King’s staff and looking forward to helping expand the church’s digital reach.