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Something can be said here. As a Christian Community, striving to be peacemakers, we are called by Christ to be inclusive and caring. We affirm that people of any race, ethnic identity, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, education level, ability, age, or life situation are welcome in our congregation. As a Christian Community, striving to be peacemakers, we are called by Christ to be inclusive and caring.
Something can be said here. As a Christian Community, striving to be peacemakers, we are called by Christ to be inclusive and caring. We affirm that people of any race, ethnic identity, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, education level, ability, age, or life situation are welcome in our congregation. As a Christian Community, striving to be peacemakers, we are called by Christ to be inclusive and caring.
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Seth Hendricks, Pastor
Seth joined the pastoral staff in 2019. He graduated with his Masters of Divinity from Bethany Theological Seminary and received his Bachelor’s degree in Communications & Music at Manchester (College) University in 2003. Seth has always felt a strong calling to ministry through music and has recorded over 10 albums. As a pastor, he has a great passion for working with folks of all ages and assisting in their spiritual formation. There is no greater joy than journeying with a community of faith and witnessing transformation along the way. Seth is an experienced midwesterner, having lived in Nebraska, Kansas, Ohio and now resides in Indiana with his wife Laina and their three children: Ezra, Wren, and Arie.
A favorite quote: "Everyone deserves music" - Michael Franti
Meet our Staff
Amy has enjoyed being in ministry since 1991. She is also a spiritual director with Persimmon Studio. Pastoral Care, deep listening, end of life moments are among her vocational focus. She lives with her delightful dogs, and is a mother to two adult sons.
Hayley Nadine, Administrative Assistant
Hayley is a creative who enjoys writing and designing food preservation and nature connection programming. She is passionate about food and water sovereignty, community building and creating safe spaces for multi-cultural, intergenerational healing. Hayley and her family caretake for land in Kosciusko county and collaborate with bees, goats, pigs, chickens and a lot of plants.
Kim has lived in North Manchester since 1994 - first as a student at Manchester College, next as a staff member in the Office of Admissions at MC/MU for 27 years and now as the Facilities Manager at MCOB. I am married to Brian Cashdollar who is the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at MU. I love keeping up with my two daughters, Kambree and Ayla. I enjoy reading, puttering around my house doing little projects, walking my very LARGE labradoodle named Obi, taking care of plants both inside and out, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching shows with Brian and traveling.
Wendy has worked in small offices for three different companies, including Timbercrest. Currently she is processing payroll, accounts payable, assisting with Human Resources and organizing records. Her desire is to assist with the efficient operation of the church offices.
I am married to Katy Gray Brown, and we have three sons. I have been active for many years in our church as a pianist, accompanist, youth choir director, and composer/arranger. I graduated from University of Indianapolis and from University of Minnesota with degrees in religion and philosophy. I enjoy many kinds of music, especially jazz and gospel. Serving our congregation is a great joy!