Faith UMC Staff

Senior Pastor:

Reverend Larry Kurtz

Larry is a graduate of Taylor University and United Theological Seminary.   He is married to Connie, and they have three children and one grandson.    Larry has enjoyed the privilege of serving the Faith Family for 19 years, and is excited to invite you to see, feel, and experience God’s love in action at Faith Church.   His favorite verse is; “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Associate Pastor:

Reverend Andrea Bremmer

Andrea Bremmer is the Associate Pastor at Faith UMC. Andrea is the newest staff member at Faith.  With two years experience of pastoral experience, Andrea was honored to begin serving Faith UMC on September 1, 2011.  Andrea finds it a joy and privilege to walk with people along their faith journey! Andrea received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from Valparaiso University and a Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary.

Youth Director:

Sarah Miller

Sarah Miller felt a call to full time Christian Ministry as a senior in high school.  Since then, she’s found her passion is working with middle school and high school students, mentoring, teaching, and building lasting relationships.  Her greatest joy is sharing the life changing message of Jesus Christ with those who’ve never heard.  She graduated from University of Indianapolis with a degree in Religious Studies, and has been with Faith Church since January 2007.  She spends most of her time with her family, her husband Brad and chasing around their two young children, Layla and Griffin.

Children's Ministry Director:

Deidre Bellamy

When you hear the name Deidre Bellamy, you will soon learn that name to be synonymous with the definition of someone who loves kids with the eyes and heart of Jesus. She is passionate about helping children be connected in such a way that they encounter and grow into a personal relationship with Jesus.  Deidre has over 14 years of experience in Children’s Ministry.  She is happily married to her husband Jeff, and has three children Lauren, Brooke and Nathan.

Daycare Director:

Erica Siegel

Erica is a wife and mother of 2.  She has an Elementary Education degree with a minor in Jr. High math.  For the past 6 years, God has blessed Erica with a wonderful extended family at Kingdom Kids.  Her vision is to give children a great start in life and she has a passion for teaching children!  The Kingdom Kids Staff is here to support, encourage, and pray for all their children & parents.  At Kingdom Kids, God is always the center of their activities and focus.

Secretary:

Phyllis Zimmerman

Phyllis is married to Steve, the mother of four, and grandmother of 11.  She has worked as secretary for Faith UMC since the merger of the four churches.  She was also secretary at Grace UMC.  She enjoys working with people and getting to know them.  She feels that serving as secretary at Faith is one way to use her talents for the service of Jesus Christ.

Office Manager:

Sue Weldy

Sue Weldy, Office Administrator, has worked at Faith Church since its inception.  She was a member of one of the four original churches that merged in 1993. 

Pastoral Counselor:

Dr. Bob Pfeil

(574) 533-4407

Choir Director:

Elizabeth Steele

Keyboards:

Brenda Horein

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Adult Handbells:

Debbie Hoover

Treasurer:

John Jamison

john@faithumc.com

Financial Secretary:

Mary Gard

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Missions Treasurer:

Ramona Sutphin

Custodian:

Tina Jackson

Technical Director:

Kevin Foster

kevin@faithumc.com