Amy Lippoldt

Senior Pastor

Rev. Amy Lippoldt, a Wichita native, has served churches across the Great Plains Conference since 2002, most recently at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Papillion, Nebraska. She has pastored in a variety of settings and is eager to engage the unique challenges and opportunities of ministry in downtown Wichita.

Amy is a committed leader in the jurisdictional and general church, but her heart remains in local church ministry—where the love of God transforms lives and disciples of Jesus are deeply formed.

She is married to Dr. Matt Sandbulte, a medical scientific writer with a background in immunology research.

YunJung (YJ) Lee

Organist

Jeff Graber

Associate Pastor

A native of Hutchinson, Kansas, Jeff Graber has served in ministry as a licensed local pastor since 2017, following a nine-year career in information technology. He previously served at Marquette United Methodist Church and Halstead United Methodist Church.

Jeff is married to Chelsea, and together they have two daughters—Madalynn, 12, and Evelynn, 6. As a family, they enjoy board games, ice cream, camping, and kayaking.

Jeff is currently completing his Master of Divinity at Saint Paul School of Theology as a part-time student and is on track to graduate in May 2025. He is excited to experience ministry in an urban setting and to serve alongside the dedicated team at First Church.