Our Staff
There are thirteen persons on the staff at First Missionary Church.
Pastor Kris McPherson, senior pastor. Kris and his wife Sandy have two daughters, a son, and a son-in law.
Pastor Jim Schwartz, associate pastor in charge of our youth ministries. Jim and his wife Mary Carol have two sons.
Pastor Max Haines, associate pastor in charge of administration/care ministries. Max and his wife Cathy delight in their 4 cats.
Pastor Jeff Horsman, our church planter for the community of Portland. Jeff and his wife Linda became a part of the First Missionary family in early 2005. Visit THE ROCK's website!
Mike Wilson, director of our worship ministries. Mike and his wife Beth have two sons.
Lisa Wanner, director of our children’s ministries. Lisa and her husband John have three sons and a daughter.
Gareth Wiederkehr, pastor of hospital visitation. Gareth, a retired missionary to Africa, is married to Rosemary.
Jonathan Amstutz, pastor of homebound visitation. Jonathan and his wife Anna Lou are retired missionaries to India.
Kandi Stutzman, executive secretary. Kandi and her husband Joe have a daughter and three sons.
Shelly Sharp, our church secretary. Shelly and her husband Doug have a son and a daughter.
Penny Haines, bookkeeper. Penny and her husband Steve have a daughter and a son.
Matt Evans, custodian. Matt and his wife Allison are the parents of two daughters.
Side Region
950 South US 27 - PO Box 365
Berne, Indiana 46711
(260) 589-2991
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