Pastor Ted begins his ministry here at Northwood in January 2008. He has been an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for over twenty-one years. A graduate from the Graduate Seminary of Phillips University in Oklahoma, he has served congregations in Oklahoma, Ohio, Indiana, and in the state of Washington. Ted has written and translated a number of published books dealing with the theme of spiritual transformation. The heart of his passion lies in assisting each person to experience the reality of the Holy and to “taste and see” how good is our God. Communicating the life-changing Word especially through preaching and teaching are central to his gifts in ministry. He is also deeply committed to evangelism, especially among seekers who find it difficult to enter a church for the meaning and the answers they crave. Pastor Ted is available for spiritual guidance and counseling. Contact Pastor Ted at tednottingham@northwoodchristian.com Carrie Sample, Office Administrator After leaving a career in sales, Carrie has enjoyed helping people in the building and getting to use her creativity to help bring Northwood up to date with today’s technology. Not just “the church secretary,” Carrie edits The Northwood News and maintains this website. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from DePauw University (1996). A fiber arts fanatic, Carrie recently started the Kindred Spirits Shawl Ministry, a group that knits and crochets items for those in need of comfort or warmth. She joyfully spends as much time as possible playing with and chasing after her two young sons Elijah and Isaiah. A member of Northwood for about five years, Carrie most enjoys getting to be an active part in the life of the church not only on Sunday, but also the other six days of the week! Contact Carrie at carrie@northwoodchristian.com Sharon Watson, Organist Sharon Watson recently joined the Northwood Christian Church staff as our full-time organist. An accomplished harpist and pianist as well, Sherry has a repertoire of over 1000 songs! In addition to a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and Stephens University, Sherry continued her studies and today holds two Master degrees in piano and organ from the American Conservatory of Music (Chicago). Her graduate work in harp was completed at Valparaiso University, and she has completed some doctoral work in organ at Florida State. She regularly performs with her trio (piano, violin, cello) at many venues in the Indianapolis area, as well as Florida and Puerto Rico and yet she continues to teach all three instruments privately with an average of 20-40 students per week. Sharon's many gifts are sure to bring joy to all of us who listen to her play! Her musical gifts can be heard at http://sharonwatsonmusic.com/ Jack Fox, Music Director We welcome Jack Fox into the life of our congregation. He is highly accomplished in the field of church music, having director multiple choirs, expanded music programs, given private instruction in voice and piano, and currently teaching at Christian Theological Seminary. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Indiana University and has taken Graduate courses Choral Music at Westminster Choir School and University of Minnesota. Omar Contreras, Custodian Omar, our custodian, says his favorite thing about working here is helping us do what needs to get done. He certainly helps us out in many ways besides keeping the building in top shape. Always willing to go the extra mile, he recently added to our Children's Sunday School closet and plowed the Hunger Garden. He also sets up our weddings and meetings here at Northwood. Originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, Omar is an avid Pacers and Colts fan and also a deacon at Iglesia Hermandad Cristiana--our sister church that recently found a permanent home. Omar has two sons and a daughter whom he loves to spend time with. Jan Scott, Financial Assistant Jan Scott helps us out here at Northwood by making sure the financial office runs smoothly. Jan has been an accountant since 1965. She has a daughter, a son-in-law and a son. along with 6 grandchildren that she loves to do things with. Jan also enjoys reading and sewing. She is originally from Michigan, but moved to Florida in 1997. Jan came to Indiana in 2003 to be closer to her grandkids. Leslie Brinson, Childcare Attendant Next time you are at Northwood on a Sunday morning, introduce yourself to Leslie Brinson, who is already hard at work in our church nursery. Leslie begins her work early each Sunday morning so our 8:30 worshippers can have the same loving childcare opportunities as those who come to our 10:45 service. Leslie will also give assistance to our Sunday morning teachers as needed. She comes to us from Butler University where she is a senior in horn performance, German, and English. She brings experience in working with children at her home church in Evansville, Indiana and comes highly recommended by previous employers for this position. |
The Staff at Northwood Christian Church
Rev. Ted Nottingham
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