About me
Heather Gottas Moore serves as the Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. An ordained deacon in The United Methodist Church, she brings over 25 years of experience in youth, camping, and discipleship ministries across diverse contexts. A native Californian temporarily rooted in Texas, Heather’s life and ministry reflect her deep passion for bridging church and community, nurturing spaces where faith becomes embodied in practice—and song.
Active in music ministry since her youth—through choir, handbells, dance, and praise band leadership—Heather believes music shapes spiritual identity and communal life. Her vocational journey has centered on creating spaces for spiritual formation through music, worship, and community—especially in the “mountain top” experiences of camps and retreats that inspire lifelong faith.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Arizona Global Campus and both a Master of Divinity and a Master of Theology from Perkins. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Liberal Studies at SMU. She lives in Mesquite, Texas, with her husband, Geoffrey, and delights in singing, camping, crafting, and family adventures.
