Rev. Aaron Messner
College Chaplain (2007)
706.419.1411
Aaron.Messner@covenant.edu

Aaron Messner became college chaplain in June 2007. He came to us from Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, PA, where he served for nearly six years beginning with an internship position and finally as associate minister of preaching. Chaplain Messner holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in theological studies from Wheaton College along with a master of divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, where he served as the content editor for the Princeton Theological Review. Chaplain Messner is excited about the opportunities to join with our college faculty and local churches in order to cultivate godly men and women who understand and pursue the biblical gospel of the kingdom. Chaplain Messner and his wife, Nancy, have four children and are active members at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church.

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Christiana Fitzpatrick
Special Programs and Mentoring Coordinator (2007)
706.419.1279
Christiana.Fitzpatrick@covenant.edu

Christiana Fitzpatrick also came to Covenant in 2007 from Tenth Presbyterian Church, where she served as the missions coordinator. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania as well as a master of arts in education from Wake Forest University. She worked with college students and alumni for seven years at the University of Pennsylvania Career Services office. Christiana is involved in student discipleship, including overseeing the work of our student discipleship coordinators. She also works with students interested in study abroad and other off-campus study options. She is an active member at Resurrected Baptist Church in Chattanooga.

Leslie Petree
Chapel Administrative Assistant (2011)
706.419.1360
Leslie.Petree@covenant.edu

Moving from the elementary school classroom to Covenant’s campus, Leslie Petree joins our staff as the administrative assistant to the chapel office. Born and raised in North Carolina, Leslie holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She taught fourth grade for five years at Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill before marrying and moving to Texas, and most recently taught third grade at Brainerd Baptist School. Leslie is eagerly anticipating being a part of Covenant’s vibrant student life as she serves in the chapel office. She and her husband, Jason, worship at North Shore Fellowship.