Rev. Dr. Katie Sexton

Rev. Dr. Katie Sexton has served as Executive Director of Arizona Faith Network since 2019, leading statewide interfaith initiatives focused on justice, community resilience, and faith-rooted community organizing. An ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and trained community organizer, she brings experience in nonprofit leadership, congregational ministry, and higher education, working to build partnerships that strengthen communities and advance the common good. Rev. Dr. Sexton previously served as Senior Pastor of Coolwater Christian Church in Scottsdale and spent over a decade working in higher education. She holds a Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity from Lexington Theological Seminary, a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management, and a Master of Arts in Christian Studies from Grand Canyon University. In addition to her role at AFN, she serves as Board President of the Justa Center and on the Board of Directors for Bread for the World.