Ministry Staff

Mark Unkenholz

Organist and Choirmaster

Mark was raised on the prairies of the Dakotas. He received his B.A. and M.A. from the University of North Dakota. Trained as an organist and choral conductor, he also earned his teaching certificate while serving as a church musician and teaching elementary and secondary choral music. He attended Southern Methodist University as a Merit Scholar. After receiving his Master of Sacred Music degree from the Perkins School of Theology at SMU he served as a church musician at Highland Park United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church in Plano and the Presbyterian Church at Hackberry Creek. Thereafter, he returned to the classroom to teach German and Choral Music at the high school level. In 2000, he became the assistant Choirmaster at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, and in July of 2008 he assumed the responsibilities of Choirmaster for Ascension. Mark is married to Karla J. Unkenholz, Head of the Theatre Department at Berkner High School and together they are the parents of two grown sons, Matthew and Patrick. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Stephanie Van Kirk

Director of Youth Ministries

Stephanie is a graduate with a Masters of Divinity (M. Div.) from Princeton Theological Seminary. She has significant experience in youth ministry and in a wide range of other Christian ministry. Stephanie brings a depth of her faith, significant and applicable educational background, and energy and passion for faith formation in youth. She is married to our curate, Andrew, and is the mother of Henry and Adelaide. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Stephen Bouldin

Director of Children's Ministries

Stephen has been a member of Ascension for over 10 years, along with his wife, Anna, and 3 children, Brianna, Brendan, and Brooke. He holds a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville and Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Texas. Stephen also coaches soccer and t-ball for Lake Highlands area teams. He brings energy, enthusiasm, and lots of fun, as he helps our children develop their faith and relationship with Christ. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Abraham Aluong, James Adol, and John Alier

Sudanese Evangelists

Dabney Dwyer

External Ministries Area Leader

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