Kokomo, Indiana
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Grace United Methodist Church Kokomo, Indiana |
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Pastor Sephen A. Beutler |
Born in Mishawaka, Indana, Pastor Steve, as he likes to be known, is a graduate of Bethel College where he majored in Biblical Literature with an emphasis in Greek and Communication. Following his graduation in 1974, Pastor Steve attended the Institute for Holy Land Studies in Jerusalem. With an emphasis on Biblical Archeology, Old Testament Historical Geography of Palestine, and a history of the Jewish people, Steve earned credits toward his Mastor's degree during his year of overseas study. After his time at the Instutite, he was accepted at L'Abri in Hemouz, Switerland where he studied philosophy and religion under Dr. Frances Schaeffer, Oz Guinness, and other noted scholars. Steve completed his Master of Divinity at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY in 1978. Ordained in 1983 as an elder in the United Methodist Church, Pastor Steve has served the North Indiana Conference ever since. Steve was appointed to Grace UMC in 2003. Steve is married to wife Jayna and they have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Steve and Jayna traveled to Italy, Switzerland, Germany and finally Oxford University on Lilly Study and Renewal Leave in the Summer of 2007. Read about Steve and Jayna's Renewal Leave Pastor Steve's Blog: mostholyrev.blogspot.com Email: sbeutler@kokomograce.org |
Chris Roberts |
Pastor Chris and his wife, Renee, were both born and raised in Cincinnati and are graduates of the University of Cincinnati. Pastor Chris has a bachelor's degree in Communications and a Master of Divinity degree from the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. He was a Lieutenant in the US Navy Chaplain Candidate Program. Renee has received her Masters in Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan. They have 3 daughters, Bethany Fayth, Kennedy Mahli, and on January 18, 2008 welcomed Lillian Renee. They also have a son, Wesley Andrew. Pastor Chris is an ordained an Elder in the North Indiana Annual Conference. Email: croberts@kokomograce.org |
Larry Newberg |
Pastor Larry Newberg grew up in the Evangelical United Brethren Church, and has served United Methodist churches near Kokomo for many years. He also has worked at Delphi Electronics, where he worked as a personnel supervisor, and as a quality control manager. He is married to Marleta Newberg. They have three daughters and six grandchildren, and spend their winters in Florida. He has served as Grace's Associate part time since 1997. His ministry invlolves visitation of our shut-in and elderly parishoners. During Pastor Steve's 2007 Summer renewal leave, we were blessed by Pastor Larry giving more of his time in the office, and in preaching. Email: larmar22@juno.com |
