Current Sermon Series "Following Jesus!" -- Sundays at 10:30 AM

MEET OUR LEADERS

Get to know our staff and Elders.

Meet our Staff

Tom Lemler - Senior Minister & Director of Impact Prayer Ministry

Tom Lemler brings a passion for communicating a relationship with God through prayer to his preaching, teaching, and leading at Deer Run. Tom and his wife, Mary Jane, care for their daughter, Susan, and enjoy using photography as a means to capture glimpses of God's glory found throughout nature.

David Honeycutt - Associate Minister

David Honeycutt has a great love for God and His Word and uses God's gifting in his life to provide teaching and counsel here at Deer Run. David likes reading and coffee.

Paul Stearns - Associate Minister

Paul Stearns sees to the day to day operations at Deer Run and handles finances. He is married to Michelle Stearns and has two daughters, Hannah and Sarah. Paul is a big fan of the NBC sitcom, The Office.

Jim McDonald - Worship Minister

Jim McDonald leads the music portion of our Sunday morning worship gatherings with the help of Lizz Megyese and the Praise Team.

Mary Jane Lemler - Office Administrator & Director of SonShine Preschool

Mary Jane Lemler is the first face you'll see when visiting the office. She manages the calendar and events. When she's not in the office you can find her playing with the preschoolers and aiding in their learning and development. In her free time she enjoys taking photos and hikes around local parks.

Meet Our Elders

Carl Evans

Carl Evans graduated from Ball State University and Indiana University South Bend. He has been a Christian for over 45 years. He is happily married to Mary, and together they have four children. His favorite music genre is Gospel; you never know when he will start singing.

Randy Nicks

Randy Nicks loves his wife Debbie, their son and two daughters, as well as their grandchildren. He also loves music, playing guitar, and writing songs. He has been tempted several times to drive to Indianapolis to enjoy Skyline Chili.

Jim McDonald

Jim McDonald and his wife Marilyn have three children and eight grandchildren. On Sundays, he leads the worship team.

Jacob Nhenga

Jacob Nhenga has a great passion for missions! He is the Director of Literacy Ministries, offering Christian education to the less privileged in Zimbabwe. He loves to travel.

Larry Sanders

Larry Sanders is married to Connie and together they have five children, ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In the winter, Larry likes to fly south to Florida.