Staff

Andrea has loved God and followed Christ most of her life. She was raised mainly in Wabash, IN with a few years living in MN. She graduated from Wabash High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theology from Valparaiso University and a Master of Divinity Degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. 

Andrea is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. She has pastored several churches in Indiana with many of them being rural churches. Andrea is currently the pastor at Woodlawn UMC in Somerset, Indiana. While pastoring, Andrea is also serving as the Associate DS of rural ministry 
development for the NW District. 

Andrea is married to Chris Lantz, also an ordained elder in the UMC. Together they live in Huntington, IN and have three children, Madeleine (10 years old), Isaac (7 years old), and Nathaniel (4 years old). 

Andrea loves spending time with her family. She is often found having adventures or reading books with her children. She also enjoys board games, jigsaw puzzles, and hiking. 

Rita

Laura graduated from Whitko High School and was a member of the National Honor Society. She recentl;y retired as the Head Teller at Beacon Credit Union. She has 3 sons and 4 granddaughters. She enjoyes reading as a hobby.

Rita Slater plays the organ and keyboard for worship services, funerals and special occasions.  The congregation is blessed when she uses her talent and her heart to bring the organ to life.

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