Team - Kindred Church

Meet the Kindred Team

Lead Pastor

Daniel Childs

Our Lead Pastor, Daniel Childs, lives in South Durham with his wife, Kirsten, and children Caleb and Lydia. Daniel grew up in Chapel Hill, went to NC State for undergrad, then got his Master’s in theology from Duke. He enjoys watching sports (primarily the Wolfpack), working out, reading, watching Netflix, and spending time with the fam. If you’re interested, Daniel would love to connect with you over some good coffee or good food! The best way to reach him is by email.

Worship Director

Kandis Florián

Kandis Florián lives life with her partner, Donovan, their three children, her cat, and her jungle-sized collection of house plants. Originally from North Carolina, Kandis attended Appalachian State University where she earned her degree in Poetry and Gender Studies. She spent a few years in Nashville singing, writing, and recording music before moving to Durham where she diligently (and daily) learns the art of motherhood. Kandis enjoys off-the-beaten-path adventures, writing haikus, baking delicate confectionaries, and singing to her plants.

Children’s Ministry and Connection Coordinator

Bonnie Morrison

Bonnie Morrison lives in Cary with her husband, Bill, and two ginormous pups. Together they have five adult children (Tim, Emma, Kate, Seph & Nina) and are (mostly) empty nesters. Bonnie is a native of NC and has been in the Cary area for the past 27 years. Bonnie attended Campbell University where she double majored in Religion and Psychology. She has spent the past 30 years working in ministry. Bonnie enjoys laughing and playing games with her family, wrestling with her pups, listening to podcasts, upcycling furniture, and working in the yard.