Meet our staff
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
Amy Gall Ritchie
Pastor
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 Reinoehl
Facilities Manager
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 Metzger
Finance and Records Coordinator
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.
David Hupp
Music Director
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Kendall Brown
Immigrant Connection Director
Kendall is from Tecumseh, Michigan and moved to North Manchester in 2018 to attend Manchester University. She studied Peace Studies and Spanish (along with Religious Studies and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and graduated in 2022. After graduating, she served as Peace Studies Coordinator at Manchester University for a year and then completed a year of service with BVS at San Diego Peace Church, during which she worked with asylum seekers and supported community engagement efforts. She has spent the last two years teaching English, Citizenship, and GED classes.
Kendall is passionate about helping others, community building, and creating meaningful connections. She is joining the staff to help launch the Immigrant Connection Site as a DOJ Accredited Representative and Site Director. She is excited about this opportunity to continue to support the immigrant community in a place she loves. Kendall lives in North Manchester with her cat, Clyde, and enjoys hiking, crocheting, baking, and gardening in her free time.
David Hupp
Music Coordinator
Ashley Bradford
Preschool Director
Kendall Brown
Immigrant Connection Site Director
Gabriela Ramalho
Immigrant Connection
DOJ Legal Representative
Katelin Holloway
Preschool Teacher
Big ideas, real impact.
Here, creativity meets opportunity. Whatever you're building, we're here to help you take the first step with confidence. Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Let’s create something meaningful together.
Big ideas, real impact.
Here, creativity meets opportunity. Whatever you're building, we're here to help you take the first step with confidence. Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Let’s create something meaningful together.