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David Alan Reed

Lead Pastor

Originally from Port Huron, MI, Rev. David embraced Christianity in 1983 while volunteering at a United Methodist Jr. High Camp. He studied religious education and Biblical theology at Summit Christian College, followed by an M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary and additional degrees from Princeton and Fordham. David served as a professor at various institutions and has been active in ministry for over thirty years, holding roles in parishes across several states. He's contributed to organizations like the Blue Water Free Store, Michigan Annual Conference (UMC), St. Clair County Right to Life, and the Wesleyan Covenant Association. Currently, he's a member of its Global Legislation Assembly and is interested in collecting books and classical music.

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Michael Wynn

Office, Manager

I grew up in this church along with my parents, grandparents, and great grandparents and of course my Aunt Eunice. It was a little family get together every Sunday! I was the choir director at First United Methodist in Geneva for 10 years and worked at Wabash Valley Golf Course in Geneva for many years. I still know many in the congregation and look forward to meeting everyone.
Looking forward to helping you.

Lori Johnson

Music Director

New to the ministry at St. Mark’s, Lori is blessed to be a part of such a gifted group of people. Residing in Bluffton with her husband, Rick. They have four adult children, David, Lyndsay (Will) Leah (Will) and Lexie (Orion) and three amazing sons-in-law. In the last two years they have blessed us with five beautiful grandchildren; Harrison, Ronnie, Kaiden, Ellery and Nora. We returned to Indiana after pastoring in Arizona for 11 years. Since then, we have enjoyed a ministry sabbatical. During this time, we have enjoyed getting to spend more time with our parents and extended family. Worship has always been the main focus of ministry for Lori, “I love the Lord and I love the body of Christ. Worshiping with fellow believers is a great source of encouragement in my faith walk and I count it a privilege for this season of growing in faith with the St. Mark’s church family”

Sarah Anderson

Preschool & Child Care Director

My name is Sarah Anderson and I am the Director of St. Mark's Preschool & Child Care Ministry. I have been working in the Early Childhood Education field for over 35 years and have served as Director of many different types of programs such as Registered Ministry, Corporate, and Head Start. I have also worked as an Early Learning Coach in classrooms in Allen County and as an On My Way Pre-K Project Manager for the state of Indiana. I have 3 grown boys and my husband Doug and I have been married for over 40 years. I am excited to serve as the Director of this awesome program alongside the fabulous staff that are already here. I feel called by God to take care of the children and families at this church and I will do my very best!

Kim McDonald

Worship Minister

Worship Minister, Kim McDonald has a K-12 Instrumental Music Education Degree from Manchester University. Her music career has entirely been in church ministry. She directs the choir, bell choir, praise team along with playing solos and instrumental ensembles. She assists with planning worship services and serves as a resource for sound, video and pro presenter volunteers. She and her husband, Jeff have been married for over 30 years and have one son, Caden. They enjoy traveling to car shows with their street rod.

Steve Bard

Associate Pastor

Steve is from north-central Indiana. He has been in pastoral ministry for 49 years, having retired in 2023. He earned six credit hours in Clinical Pastoral Experience (CPE). The degree enabled him to be a chaplain in the hospital, hospice, and nursing homes. For over 20 years, Steve enjoyed training other pastors to serve in local churches. Steve has been married to his wife Jackie for over 52 years. Jackie retired in 2019 from North Adams Community Schools as an 8th grade Language Arts teacher. They have two sons (wives), seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Steve and Jackie are both members of the Lions Club Intl. (Decatur). In their spare time they like attending garage sales. During Steve’s three year sabbatical, he served as a public servant for Adams Co. Council on Aging or, now known as Adams Co. Transit. He drove clients to their requested appointments. Steve believes the ministry is not a career nor a profession; it is a calling.

Norman Hirschy

Custodian

Mr. Norman, or Superdude as many of the preschool/daycare kids call him has helped to take care of the St Mark's building for 30+ years, all while cracking jokes to make those around him laugh. He and his wife of 38 years, Barbi have 2 daughters, 3 grandkids, and a zoo of animals that include 2 dogs, 3 cats, and 2 birds. When not at work, he enjoys fishing, playing cards, going to the cabins, and working in the garden. At the top of his favorites list will forever be the Indianapolis Colts, John Denver, the song Amazing Grace, and the Bible verse Psalm 23.

Julie Bodle

Assistant Custodian

Julie Bodle lives in Berne and is happily married to her husband, Pete. She is the mother of three children and grandmother to two grandchildren. Julie enjoys hiking, traveling on vacations, and spending time with her pup, Faith.