I was born and raised in Lancaster, PA, in the heart of Amish country. I grew up at James Street Mennonite Church and attended Lancaster Mennonite School -both places where my life was nurtured by wonderful communities of faith. In 2014, I graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with degrees in...
I was born in Ashland OH and grew up in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. I went to Bluffton University where I studied Social Work and Recreation Management. We moved to Cincinnati where I worked at an Alzheimer Health Center. My experience there taught me patience and the importance of living life to...
I have served in the role of Director of Music at First Mennonite Church since 2006. When our family moved to Bluffton in 2000, we knew we would want to worship at this church with its excellent pastoral team, warm congregation and wonderful music. It is a real gift to...
Originally from the Cleveland area, I came to Bluffton University (College) in 1987 and basically never left Bluffton. After graduating with a Music degree, I married Beth (Suter) who grew up in this church. We have one son, Andrew. I have been directing the Handbell Choirs here at First Mennonite...
I am a part of the Bluffton Community and a member at Grace Mennonite Church in Pandora. I am excited to support the FMC community by caring for your meeting space.