Our Team

Robert Cunningham

Robert Cunningham is the founder and director of Christ for Kentucky. Robert is the former Senior Pastor of Tates Creek Presbyterian Church, where he served for seventeen years. He is a graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary and a current Ph.D. candidate at the University of Leicester, researching the role of religion in America's founding era. He has been a regular contributor for the Lexington Herald-Leader and the religion and culture commentator for Kentucky Sports Radio. His writings and work have been featured in Christianity Today, WORLD Magazine, and the New York Times. Robert and his wife Abby have four sons—Holt, Charlie, Owen, and Henry. He is a native Kentuckian, and Christ for Kentucky was born out of an undying love for his home.

Staff

Paul Adams

Communications Consultant

Abbie Saulsbury

Research Assistant

Board of Advisors

The advisory board offers ministry feedback, financial oversight, strategic accountability, and prayer support.

Chris Lee

Director Financial Advisor,
The Kessinger Lee Group
Baird Private Wealth

Dave Pendery

Partner,
American Risk Services

Matt Stone

Managing Director, SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate

Board of Accountability

The accountability board offers spiritual oversight, ensuring that the organization prioritizes Godly faithfulness and repentance.

Rev. Michael Hart

Pastor,
Seven Rivers Presbyterian

Rev. Jonathan Hager

Pastor,
West End Community Church

Michael Blackston, LMHC

Director,
Redeemer Counseling Center