Embracing Evangelism

Join the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana in sharing the GOOD NEWS, every other Wednesday beginning September 9! With so many challenges in the world today, someone might ask, do we have good news to offer? I invite you to believe with me that the Good News of God in Christ is more powerful now than ever before in our lifetime. 

 “How can we do that?” you ask. The newly formed Evangelism Commission is inviting you to an online course this fall. It will inspire you to be evangelists and give you common sense practices to take up the work. The format is video and discussion, produced by Virginia Theological Seminary. Our commission members will act as hosts and facilitators.

Through Zoom the courses will run bi-weekly on Wednesdays after Labor Day to Advent:

• September 9, 6/5 p.m. (EDT/CDT)

  • Introduction to Evangelism

  • Host: Rev. Michelle Walker (St. Paul’s, LaPorte)

• September 23, 6/5 p.m. (EDT/CDT)

  • Seek, Name, Celebrate

  • Host: Jordan Trendelman (St. Alban’s, Fort Wayne)

• October 7, 6/5 p.m. (EDT/CDT)

  • The Great Story and Your Story

  • Host: Marie Gambetta (CEMP)

• October 21, 6/5 p.m. (EDT/CDT)

  • The Stories of Others

  • Host: Bp. Ed Little (VII Bishop of EDNIN, Retired)

• November 4, 6/5 p.m. (EDT/CDT)

  • Invite Everyone to More!

  • Host: Rev. Tom Adamson (Holy Family, Angola)

• November 18, 6/5 p.m. (EDT/CDT)

  • Discernment, What’s Next?

  • Host: Bp. Doug Sparks (VIII Bishop of EDNIN)

A bit more on “good news” from Fr. Tom:

Good news. Is there such a thing today? We hear a lot about “fake news.”  Whether biased or not, news that is hard to hear is readily available. We live in a world with a 24 hours a day - seven days a week “news cycle.” It seems to any observer that sin, evil, and death have the last word in every situation. There is no doubt, however, that these are anxious times; broadly speaking, we’ve all been speaking about among other things in the last few years: global pandemic, economic recession, terrorism, mass shootings, racial injustice, a growing mental health crisis, and a divided body politic. What’s more, we are being slowly formed by the way media outlets frame the stories to us.

I was a participant in the Indiana Youth Institute’s 2020 back to school summit in July. They listed 5 things young people need in order to adapt and adjust in a healthy ways to the anxiety that has surrounded their formative years. Read this list and see two things: One, everyone regardless of age, needs these at any time. And two, that the church is uniquely positioned to offer them. (I’ve put some simple connections in the parentheses.)

• Routines and structure (The liturgy, the prayer book, the yearly calendar of seasons)

• Understanding from others (our commitment to the dignity of all people)

• Safety & security (pastoral care, outreach efforts, a strong  leadership)

• Permission to Convey Feelings (Bible study groups, youth group, fellowship times, testimonies)

• Things to Look forward to (Hope in Christ for the new Creation)

It does not take a giant leap of logic nor imagination to see how the life of the church already has these built into it. We need to embrace the opportunities of this moment! I’ve highlighted the last point. It’s time to embrace evangelism again. It’s time to hone our skills of telling GOOD NEWS! 

Dove Faith Café Receives Grant Funding

Most people love good stories told well. Our family is like that. In my extended family, we know that when Uncle Tom gets on a roll, buckle up, because he’s got hundreds of great stories, each one funnier than the last. When my mom chimes in with him, well, look out because it’s gonna be good!

As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to realize that the love of storytelling is universal. Good stories told well draw us in, captivate us, make us forget ourselves. And it’s not just for adults. As kids we would linger on the edges of the conversations as the adults told stories long into the night at family gatherings. When I was a middle school teacher the kids would beg me to tell them stories. “Please tell us the story of Squirrely Joe again!” “Was he a real guy?” I’d reply that if they finished their work and there was still time, I’d tell them again the story of Squirrely Joe and how he cut off his finger TWICE at the roundhouse in Chicago.

As my relationship with God has deepened and matured, I find that my best stories are those that involve how God has shown up in my life, usually in very unexpected ways. The problem with that, though, is that many people are more comfortable hearing the Squirrely Joe stories, not how God performed a miracle for me when I least expected it. When I’m with my Christian friends, though, they’re not so discriminating. We flow back and forth from faith stories to secular stories. For me, there’s not a dividing line. I don’t have to hold back with my Christian friends. They are just as happy to hear about the miracles as they are to hear the roundhouse stories. And they are eager to share their own. When we share our faith stories with one another, it fans the flames of our faith and enriches us both. We come away amazed at how God works in our lives. Our faith is stronger and our gratitude magnified.

That is what The Dove Faith Café (DFC) is all about. It’s a new program that takes well-crafted faith stories and shares them with a live audience of listeners. Beginning in the spring of 2021, the DFC will travel across our diocese on four different nights with five storytellers to share an evening of storytelling, live music, food and drink, and new friends. During each DFC event, our emcee will welcome the audience then introduce the speakers. After each story, the emcee will introduce the next speaker, with an intermission halfway through the event. When all of the storytellers have spoken, the emcee will invite the audience members to turn to those at their tables and tell their own faith story, as they feel called to do. The hope is that hearing one another’s faith stories will rekindle the flames of our own faith journey, reminding us of all that God has done for us.

Traditionally we think of evangelism as introducing nonbelievers to Jesus. I have long thought that it is just as important to stir up the faith in believers as well. It is easy for the embers of our faith to grow cool. Christianity is not a one-and-done event at baptism. It is a lived journey. When we stir up our faith, we can grow closer to God, his blessed Son, and his beloved Holy Spirit. I have witnessed faith stories stir and move believers. I am curious to see what effect this kind of faith sharing will have on someone who does not consider him-/herself a child of God. I believe that God will use these opportunities to draw all of us closer to God.

The Dove Faith Café was inspired by God while in prayer as I was hiking several years ago. This is God’s plan. It always has been. It has proceeded along God’s timeline, pandemic notwithstanding, and it has drawn the people and resources God has called to it. One of those resources has come in the form of a grant from the United Thank Offering. The UTO generously awarded Deacon (soon-to-be-priest) Cynthia Moore and The Dove Faith Café $5,000 from their Young Adult and Seminarian 2020 Grant monies to help bring this program to fruition. Additionally, a $670 award from the Commission on Ministry’s Continuing Education Grant will cover the cost of teaching our speakers to craft and deliver their experiences into a compelling faith story.

The Dove Faith Café is an opportunity for us to gather and enjoy one another’s stories. Perhaps along the way, it will rekindle our own embers of faith, deepen our relationship with our Creator, and remind us, “Oh, this is gonna be good!”

-Marie Gambetta, St. Paul’s Munster, Calumet Episcopal Ministry Partnership

Reflections on the Province V Big Provincial Gathering

Reflections from EDNIN participants

“I want to say a word of thanks to those that participated in the Big Provincial Gathering, the first of its kind in the Episcopal Church, that took place in Kalamazoo, MI. I want to say a word of thanks to all those in our diocese from several faith communities who participated, who were presenters, and a special word of thanks to Christopher Hillak, to Fr. Matthew Cowden, and to Sean Meade who worked as part of the Provincial team to make the event as wonderful as it was.”

— The Right Reverend Dr. Douglas E. Sparks, VIII Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana

“Province V’s Big Provincial Gathering far exceeded my expectations. Our keynote speaker, The Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija, captivated those gathered with his joyful, enthusiastic, and insightful presentation on leadership and innovation. Workshops of all descriptions highlighted vital ministries and best practices all around our province, fostered stimulating conversation, and encouraged action in our own communities. Worship was a wonderful mix of old and new, formal and informal, with powerful singing and preaching. I look forward to (hosting?) the next one!”

— The Very Rev. Brian G. Grantz, Dean and Rector, The Cathedral of Saint James (South Bend)

“There is such high value in simply being together. The BPG allowed for that and much more. The educational topics ranged from farm-food ministries to incorporating newcomers to racism to being the church in the 21st century. if you were not able to attend I highly recommend going to the Province V Facebook page and watching the keynote address, even a portion of it. Lorenzo Lebrija was inspiring and entertaining as he encouraged us to try new and unique ways to be the church in the world. Try something new and don’t be afraid to fail. Make a new friend within and beyond to the church. After all, that’s what we did at the BPG. ”

— The Rev. Matthew Cowden, Rector, Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (South Bend)

“My biggest take away from the gathering was the hunger I experienced for something new that echoed throughout the conversations and workshops I attended. Everywhere I went I encountered people willing to step out of their comfort zones to try new ideas and approaches to proclaiming the gospel message. Some ideas were simple, others grand but each had its root in a desire to spread knowledge of Gods love to others. The willingness to try something new was no more inspiringly presented than in the message from Father Lorenzo. The openness to trying new things is a wonderful exercise of our faith in action. Part of trying is failing but if at the core of what we are doing is a desire to share God’s love with others, then I fail to see the failure in trying. ”

— Jordan Trendelman, St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Fort Wayne)

“I enjoyed the Big Provincial Gathering. It was good to meet and talk with people from other dioceses in an informal setting. The various presentations were well done and interesting. I was particularly impressed with Marcia Ledford’s session on the role of progressive voices in the public square. That information will be very useful to us in the future. Our own talk on racial reconciliation in Marion was well attended with lots of good questions.

The most interesting thing happened in the hotel lobby on Friday. I was wearing my clericals and carrying signs for the Lights for Liberty event that evening. A man approached me with questions, and it became apparent that he thought I was an anime character in costume from their convention which was also in the hotel. That was unique.”

— The Rev. Cn. Dr. James Warnock, Rector, Gethsemane Episcopal Church (Marion)

“Saturday morning mass was a great coming together of members of a newly formed community united by song, scripture, and Eucharist. I felt made new and ready to “go forth.” As a presenter of part of a workshop dealing with the difficult issue of racism, I was heartened to work with a diverse, thoughtful, and committed group. Besides a couple of beautiful summer days in Kalamazoo, who could ask for more?”

— Bill Munn, Gethsemane Episcopal Church (Marion)

“It was a joy and privilege for me to participate in the Big Provincial Gathering of the Province V of the Episcopal Church and be repeatedly immersed in the blessings, which were sparkling from the simple smile of a friend, little chat I had with some new and old friends I met, warm welcome from hosts and organizers, meals, exhibitors’ booths I visited, keynote speech, workshops, music, and Eucharist celebration.

Dismantling Racism workshops will be my focus in the following lines as I share my takeaway. I was vividly struck by the increasing enthusiasm and dedication that shine through various and diverse activities churches are carrying on in their initiatives to respond to the harm and hurt engendered by racism.

“Finding Common Ground Through Racial Reconciliation” (workshop #12) was presented as part of an initiative of Northern Michigan Diocese, focusing on, among other things, building positive relationships with indigenous communities. After one of the presenters, who happened to be Native American, shared his healing story, a strong voice rose up in the room, asking about how much White Americans are participating in the healing journey of the above mentioned initiative. The voice added that the essence of dismantling racism, or of racial reconciliation, or whichever name the initiative takes should be that of mutual liberation instead of making one feel good, referencing Lila Watson, an Australian Aboriginal woman. That voice received standing applause from the audience.

Mutual liberation, what a profound meaning! How much substance of mutual liberation do we intentionally put in our works towards opposing racial discrimination, marginalization, and social injustices? As one once said, “Liberation is not something to be given, but rather it is a movement.” Is it why every Diocese in our Province V in particular should consider embracing Becoming Beloved Community Initiative as a way to more engage the church with surrounding communities and best tackle the tough challenges? Indeed, it is in Becoming Beloved Community Conversations that people start to humanize each other, identify the problem, and establish trust. ”

— Cn. Adrian Niyongabo, Missioner for Community Engagement, Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana

Presenters from the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana

Diocese of Northern Indiana

Workshop Titles:
Evangelism Through Communications
Do-able Social Media Evangelism Projects to Share your Faith Stories and Build Community

Presenter:
Cn. Christopher A. Hillak, Missioner for Digital Communications

Gethsemane Episcopal Church (Marion)

Workshop Title:
Racial Reconciliation in a Small Indiana Town

Presenters:
Rev. Cn. Dr. James Warnock, Rector
Kresha Warnock
Bill Munn
Rev. Mindy Hancock
Evan Doyle

Holy Family Episcopal Church (Angola)

Workshop Title:
Enriching Worship with Music Ensembles

Presenter:
Sean Meade

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church (Fort Wayne)

Workshop Title:
OIW: How Becoming a More Open, Inviting, and Welcoming Faith Community Can Change the Way We Evaluate Success Within Membership Development

Presenters:
Jordan Trendelman
Christina Connelly

St. David of Wales Episcopal Church (Elkhart)

Workshop Title:
The Parable of the Garden: How Stewardship of Creation is an Act of Evangelism

Presenter:
Rev. Joshua D. Nelson, Priest-in-Charge

St. Margaret’s House (South Bend)

Workshop Title:
Creating Community, Changing Lives: How St. Margaret’s House Created a Ministry of Hospitality for Women and Children in Poverty

Presenters:
Kathy Schneider, Executive Director
Mary Fran Brandenberger, Associate Executive Director
Tanika Harris, Director of Guest Services

Participants from EDNIN that did not facilitate presentations

Cathedral of Saint James (South Bend) - The Very Rev. Brian Grantz, Tamisyn Grantz, Rev. Tina Velthuizen, Dana Sparks

Holy Trinity (South Bend) - The Rev. Cn. Dr. Terri Bays

Saint Michael and All Angels (South Bend) - Rev. Matthew Cowden, Michael Griffith

Backpacks Galore @ Trinity, Logansport

Happy backpack recipients

The School Supply Give Away at Trinity Episcopal Church in Logansport, Indiana is a mixture of organization and chaos. It is rewarding and frustrating at the same time as we know that not all needs are being met. Our goal is for every student and family who comes to us goes to school on that first day feeling good about themselves, with new supplies ready and eager to learn. Our program has been running for twelve years and it is an undertaking that requires advance planning as well as savvy shoppers. As soon as the event occurs we begin shopping for the next year!

This year almost nine hundred students received supplies and backpacks individualized by grade and school.  Volunteers from our parish, the community, and the local work release program work together daily the week prior to the event to organize and fill our pews with bags of supplies. Our parishioners provide lunch for the volunteers each day which is a ministry in itself. (The work release individuals do not get home cooked meals at the facility.) By the end of the week, not only are the pews filled but the volunteers are filled also. Last year one of the work release volunteers asked me why we did this. It was a perfect opportunity to minister and share.  During the event he looked at me and said, “Now I understand.”

 Patrons line up at the front door of the church. After filling out a slip detailing the student’s grade and school, they are met at the front door by volunteers who retrieve the specific bags from the pews. Guests are then led to our parish hall where each student chooses a backpack. Backpacks and supplies in hand, the students then go into our parking lot where there is free popcorn, hot dogs, drinks, and even clothing. Families are free to take whatever clothing they want.

In the background there is guitar music and singing. And there is plenty of laughter and conversation. Volunteers seem to be everywhere packing more bags as the pews empty, cooking hotdogs, popping corn, meeting the needs of the multitude of people who come. Various social agencies have tables set up to let people know what services are available to them and their children so many questions are being answered.

It is our desire that each family feels welcomed, loved, and accepted. We are grateful for what God has given to us and we are grateful as a parish to share what we have been given.

- Written by The Rev. Clark Miller, Priest in Charge of Trinity Episcopal Church, Logansport

Holy Family Co-hosts "Community Conversations"

Community Conversations @ Cahoots in Angola, IN

Throughout the month of August, residents from Angola and beyond gathered at the invitation of local congregations (incl. Holy Family) and the Community Coalition for Change ("CCC") to practice dialogue and deliberation around important and often contentious social issues. Our goal was not only to practice listening to each other, but to discover common ground for local, next steps we might take.

In July, Fr. Tom Adamson was invited by Pastor Daryl Emry of Calvary Lutheran in Angola to join clergy from the Methodist, Congregational, and Roman Catholic churches to discern 4 social topics, which might be difficult for people to talk about with one another. Immigration, Gun Violence, Opioid Addiction, and Energy Choices were selected. Next the clergy invited the CCC, a group of Angola citizens with no religious affiliation who seek to work for a just society, to join in the design process.

Each session was well attended and produced a desire to take action, for example, the design team is looking into inviting an immigration lawyer to help the community learn more about the complexities of immigration law; and the Faith Community Health Clinic (housed in Holy Family) is working to collect unused prescription pain medications to prevent opioid abuse.

Special thanks to Angola Mayor Dick Hickman, to Fr. Joshua Nelson for attending all four sessions (commuting from Elkhart), and Missioner Adrien Niyongabo for attending the second session.

- the Rev. Tom Adamson, Holy Family Episcopal Church, Angola, IN

Blessings, Backpacks, and the Modern Mission Field

Saint David of Wales on the north side of Elkhart City near Simonton Lake has had a long standing history with Mary Feeser Elementary School. In the early 1960’s the congregation of St John the Evangelist in downtown Elkhart took on the project of establishing a Mission to the expanding north side. A property was purchased for the construction of the new church, but in the meantime a congregation was formed and in need of place for meeting. On 16 February 1964, the First Sunday in Lent, 126 persons gathered with The Rev’d George Johnson for a service of Holy Communion in the old gymnasium of Mary Feeser School. This continued until the Feast of All Saints of that year when the community met for the first time in the current building less than a quarter mile east of the school where they had first celebrated the Mass together.

Over the decades the parish has maintained a relationship with the school. Many parishioners were either students or teachers at Mary Feeser. As time past, through natural parish decline and less children in the community the relationship between the two institutions remained but became less active.

In 2015, the parishes newly ordained deacon the Rev’d Clay Berkley, a former student of Mary Feeser, shared a vision with the parish to support the teachers and students down the street with new backpacks and school supplied. That year they focused on Kindergarten and expanded from there.

 In 2017, after the annual blessing of the backpacks Fr. Joshua, Deacon Clay, and the newly commissioned Chair for Outreach, Cynthia Guzzo, began to discuss ways to enrich the program and increase engagement between the parish and the school. We began searching for ways to bring the students into the parish.

 During the late summer of 2018, we began collecting bags and supplies with a goal of providing fifty filled backpacks with all the supplies requested for Kindergarten and 1st Grade classrooms. We worked in conjunction with the MFES administration and established an event on 12 August 2018, to run just prior to the school Sundae Sunday that evening.

 The morning of 12 August the fifty filled backpacks were placed in the sanctuary around the altar. At an appointed time during the Mass the congregation stood to pray a litany for all students, parents, guardians, teachers, and administration going into the upcoming school year. Fr Joshua concluded with the following blessing as holy water was sprinkled on each bag.

Almighty God, bless these backpacks and supplies, as well as all students, teachers, and staff of Mary Feeser Elementary School. In the name of Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.

 Copies of the Litany and Blessing were added to each bag so that in this way the prayers of the entire faith community were sent out over our community. A card with Psalm 22:6, A Prayer for the Care of Children from the BCP, and an invitation to our community was also added and given to each parent or guardian.

That evening rising kindergarten and first grade students arrived at St David’s with their families. The parish hall and nave were filled with music and children laughter as the students were met at the door where they signed their name and received a ticket for a free backpack. They then met Fr. Joshua or Deacon Clay who wrote their name on a new tag, inviting the children to choose a sticker in order to personalize their bag. The tags reading “This bag has been blessed by St David’s Episcopal Church” were attached to the straps as students struggled to wear the bags which were often larger than they. After receiving their bag the entire family was invited to enjoy a meal of hot dogs, chips, and drinks before moving on to Sundae Sunday at the school for a little dessert, to meet their teachers, and see their new classroom for the first time.

 That night we gave away fourteen bags full of supplies and served a meal to a gathering of fifty friends and family.  The leftover food was given to the overnight crew of Elkhart’s finest at Fire Station 6 and the remaining bags and supplies were taken to the school office the following day.

 In the words of Fr. Joshua on the night. “It’s our first time doing it this way so whatever happens it’s a record.” We are excited about all that God is doing in our midsts and we are encouraged to continue answering God’s call as needs increase to expand our program and build an even closer relationship with our friends and neighbors. Our parish was started as a mission and in this little way we continue to serve this, our mission field.

 -          The Rev’d Joshua Nelson, St David’s - Elkhart

Evangelism Matters 2018 - Video Reflections

16 May 2018

Dear Brothers and Sister in the Episcopal Church in Northern Indiana!

Grace and peace be with you in the Risen and Ascended Lord!

In March of this year we had the privilege of sending three representatives to the Evangelism Matters conference in Cleveland, OH.  Fr Dan Layden and Jordan Trendelmen of St. Alban's, Fort Wayne along with Jonathan Grant of St. Paul's, Mishawaka traveled there on our behalf.  Included in this post are two videos, along with transcripts, offering their reflections on the conference.  Enjoy them!  Hopefully they will lead you to contemplate where/how evangelism fits authentically in your life.

Transcript - 16 May 2018 Evangelism Matters 2018 - Jonathan Grant 

Transcript - 16 May 2018 Evangelism Matters 2018 - Fr. Dan Layden & Jordan Trendelmen

Blessings,
- Doug

An Invitation to Vestry Resource Day: 3 March 2018

Video - Bishop Doug with Fr Dan Layden and Jordan re: Invite Welcome Connect

Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Episcopal Church in Northern Indiana!

Grace and peace be with you in Jesus, the Light for all people!

I want to personally invite every elected lay leader, every evangelist and every clergy person, in fact, every person who is committed to our 36 Faith Communities thriving!  This Vestry Resource Day is for YOU!

There is a proven process developed over the last few years called:  INVITE, WELCOME, CONNECT.  I believe it is an essential tool for all of us in our commitment to the Five Marks of Mission, especially Mark 1 - proclaim the Good News and Mark 2 - teach, baptize and nurture new believers!

The Rev. Myles Brandon, who serves at St. Julian of Norwich Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas is returning to our diocese to help facilitate our learning more about this important tool for evangelism.  You can visit their website by clicking here https://stjuliansaustin.org/ .  For more information regarding INVITE, WELCOME, CONNECT you can click http://www.invitewelcomeconnect.com/.

I'll see you there on Saturday, 3 March at St. Anne's in Warsaw!

Register here.

Doug

Evangelism Resources from December Enews 16 Dec 2016

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Grace and peace be with you in the Christ whose coming we await!

As promised, I've had Vestry Conversations with 28 of our 36 Faith Communities since June.   I've listened to you share what God is up to in your neighborhoods. You've shared your gifts, challenges, and possibilities.  You've provided me a glimpse into your lives as Disciples of Jesus, the Risen Christ.

One of the common themes that has surfaced in our conversations is summarized by the following question (or some variation of) "How do we get more members?"  At our Annual Diocesan Convention, you were invited to adopt the Five Marks of Mission as a framework to engage God's mission.

The Five Marks of Mission are:

1. To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom

2. To teach, baptize, and nurture new believers

3. To respond to human need by loving service

4. To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation

5. To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth

In my commitment to find resources that assist in implementing and living into each one of these Marks of Mission, I'd like to share the following. Let's start with resources for Mark 1...to proclaim the Good News of God's Kingdom. This is the work of evangelism, sharing one's faith story in such a way that it is received by another as a gift, an invitation.  Please consider and review the following two resources.

EVANGELISM MATTERS
In November, the Episcopal Church sponsored a gathering in Texas entitled EVANGELISM

MATTERS. On the website are videos of several keynote presentations, including one from

our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, along with all the panel discussions and workshops.  The URL link is www.evangelismmatters.org.  It is a valuable resource for your use in ongoing formation and commitment to Evangelism.

INVITE / WELCOME / CONNECT
Recently Bishop Duncan Gray, who has agreed to serve as my coach for my first three years in ministry as your bishop, introduced me to another resource.  It is called INVITE / WELCOME / CONNECT.  I've spent several days reviewing the resources on their website. The URL link is www.invitewelcomeconnect.com.  It is a process of training and instruction to prepare each of us to be more intentional in the work of Evangelism.  If there is an interest, I would be happy to follow up with Mary Parmer, who developed this process, by inviting her to offer a series of workshops here in Northern Indiana.  

If any of you are aware of additional useful resources in the work of Evangelism, please forward them to me so they may be shared it with others.

Advent Blessings,
Doug

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Douglas Sparks

Serving as the 8th Bishop of Northern Indiana