Kari Glemaker has spent her entire career in faith-based ministry. Before moving back to Auburn in December of 2019, Kari served as the Assistant Director of Adult Discipleship at Hope Church in Mason, Ohio. She has also held roles as Kids Ministry Director, Regional Coordinator for MOPS International and director of iCare...about protecting children, a ministry under pureHOPE. Kari holds degrees from Campbell University and Auburn University and has taught on the high school and college level. Kari has been married to Dave Glemaker for 30+ years and they are parents to Joshua (wife Sara), Jacob, Emma (husband Chris), and Shatayia.

As Women's Ministry Director, Kari serves as the primary point of contact for shepherding the women of Grace Auburn Church and oversees women's ministry events.