Simon Stokes

Campus Pastor

Simon Stokes is a graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary, where he received two Master’s degrees: one for divinity and the other for counseling. Recently, he completed a Doctorate of Ministry (Dmin) from Duke University. Originally, he hails from Dothan, Alabama and graduated in 2006 from Emory University where he pursued a degree in International Studies. After college, Simon worked as an RUF intern at Auburn University. It was here that he developed a heart for college students, as well as decided to enter vocational ministry. Simon is married to Katie, who grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and received a degree in graphic design from Auburn University in 2008. Simon loves books, coffee, and working in his yard. He and Katie have three children, Emory, Caroline, and Peter.

If you want to contact Simon use his email: simon.stokes@ruf.org

You can listen to some of Simon’s sermons here.

Eli Whitten

Intern

Eli is from Brandon, MS and graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Educational Psychology.

Eli found RUF at MSU to be a safe place to learn, grow, and find community in college and is pumped to be a part of that same environment at UNC Chapel Hill.

She enjoys pickleball, reading a good Ann Patchett book, going on walks, and a lavender latte! Go heels!

If you are a student and want to meet with her, you can email her here at Eli.Whitten@ruf.org!