Bethany Bolte email
Bethany is the Information Coordinator at The Mercy House, and also works in marketing at LivRite Fitness here in Anderson. She is a graduate of Taylor University and married Jordan in the summer of 2010. Contact Bethany regarding any question, idea or announcement regarding The Mercy House, and she will direct you to the person who can help.
Rachael Burgin email
Rachael Burgin is a graduate of Anderson University and works as an RN in the ICU at St. John’s Hospital. She sees commitment to the life and needs among the Mercy House community as both a learning adventure and way to better understand reconciliation. Rachael currently volunteers with Shadeland Tutoring And Recreation (STAR), and is mostly responsible for messy artistic endeavors with small children. She lives in historic Anderson and enjoys being outdoors, sipping coffee, creating and particularly the combination of all three.
Lindsay Conner email
Lindsay Conner is a freelance writer and an editor for Wiley Publishing. She enjoys getting people together and planning events like the annual silent auction fundraiser, held in December. She serves as a worship leader and is married to Matt. Contact her for info on the crafting bee or other ways to get involved at TMH.
Matt Conner email
Matt is the founding pastor of The Mercy House and serves as the primary teacher. He’s also a writer by trade and continues to write about pop culture and religion/spirituality for several magazines, newspapers and websites, including his own music site at Stereo Subversion. He was married to Lindsay in the summer of 2006.
Sam Edgin email
In an ideal world, Sam would say that he has a superhero alter-ego or that he piloted a starship that could do the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs, but really all he has is a sociology major from Taylor University and a master’s degree in Intercultural Studies in the works. His penchants for gardening, bike riding, longboarding, climbing, music, coffee or movies aren’t quite as good as a trusty blaster, but they at least make life a little more interesting.
Kayla Cange email
Kayla heads up our worship teams. She graduated from Taylor University with a BA in Music Education and works at a Montessori Preschool. Contact her if you are interested in getting involved in any aspect of worship at The Mercy House.
Carl Schnaufer IV email
Carl Schnaufer IV is the Associate Pastor at the Mercy House. As the Associate Pastor, Carl assists in tending to the spiritual, emotional, and mental well being of the community. Carl and Katherine got married in 2006, graduated from Anderson University in 2007, and have lived in Anderson ever since.
Lisa Stevens email
Lisa leads the Children’s Ministry, making sure the kids in our community are taught solid Biblical truths and have a little fun on Sunday mornings. She is a graduate of Anderson University and now lives in Anderson with her husband Kris.
Sarah Whitesel email
Sarah heads up the STAR program of The Shadeland Project. She lives on the north side of Anderson with her husband Elijah, daughter Lucyana, and two dogs, Burt & Ernie. Sarah enjoys loving and shaping the young minds of our neighborhood and church.
Vision Team email
The Vision Team serves to focus on the life and mission of the church, providing oversight for the greater goals of the community as well as staff encouragement and accountability. Right now the members of this team are: Arlon Bayliss, Ryan Edwards, Dan Novakoski, Katherine Schnaufer, Lisa Stevens.
Finance Team email
The Finance Team ensures we are being fiscally responsible as a community. In other words, they do exactly what you believe a Finance Team would do. Right now those members are: Alex Erwin, Jonah McDonough, and Lee Wood.