Pastor & Staff

As our senior pastor, Aaron equips and collaborates with an amazing church staff, oversees together with our ruling elders to discern the Lord’s direction for our church, and brings us weekly instruction from God’s Word. Aaron graduated from Trinity Christian College and earned his MDiv at Western Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Nicole, are the proud parents of one daughter and three sons. Aaron arrived at WEPC in August 2020, and is grateful to serve alongside a congregation that is passionate about loving Jesus, loving one another, and loving our community.

In his spare time, you might find him imagining he can fly as he dabbles in RC aviation, fishing, or running. If the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, just about any Chicago style pizza (deep dish or thin crust) or good Mexican food will do.

As the Minister of Discipleship and Outreach, Blake is passionate about reaching the lost and creating intentional avenues for people to deepen their relationship with Jesus. Born and raised in California, Blake graduated from William Jessup University in 2019. In November 2024, he, his beautiful wife Shantel, and their adorable daughter relocated to Warsaw. Currently pursuing his MDiv at Grace Theological Seminary, Blake and his family find joy in outdoor activities, exploring new places, and being part of the WEPC family. They are grateful to be alongside a church dedicated to Jesus, compassionate towards the unchurched, and exemplary in their love for one another.

In his leisure time, Blake enjoys visiting the local gym, catching movies, engaging in board games and video games, snowboarding, and hiking. If he had to choose a food to savor for the rest of his life, it would undoubtedly be sushi! His ultimate delight lies in indulging in a perfectly brewed pour-over coffee on a chilly day or a refreshing baby iced americano on a scorching hot day!

Judie’s responsibilities include leading worship, designing weekly and special worship services, and directing the WEPC choir, praise band, and orchestra. In addition to degrees from Calvin College and the Hartt School of Music, Judie also has a doctorate in Music Education from Ball State University. She and her husband, Steve, have four children and six grandchildren. In her spare time, you can find Judie exercising, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Judie joined the WEPC staff in August 2009. She loves working with the other staff members and leading our congregation into the presence of God every week.

Krista has been working in our church office since 1998 when she began as a receptionist. In 2004 she moved into her position of Office Manager/Administrative Assistant. Her responsibilities are to help the office and church activities run as smoothly as possible.

On Sunday mornings, you can find her greeting people coming for worship.

A fun fact to know about Krista is that her baptism, confirmation, parents’ memorial service, wedding, baptism of her two sons, older son’s wedding, and her husband's memorial service all took place at WEPC. Needless to say, this is her church home.

As Communications Director, Maegan is responsible for assisting visitors and overseeing the multiple avenues of communication here at WEPC. Maegan graduated from Grace College with a B.A. in communications and a minor in journalism. She joined the WEPC staff in January 2019 and has loved working where she can grow professionally and spiritually, using communication and creativity to spread The Gospel and bring joy to others.

Maegan has a long list of things she enjoys, including serving on the praise team, playing and singing at the piano, attending painting classes, shopping at Sephora, and reading various Biblical commentaries, books, & studies. Her favorite, favorite things to do, though, are watching movies & shows, playing video games, and having adventures with her fiancé, David Fruth.

Jacob is responsible for the technological side of church-life at WEPC, including preparing the presentation for church services, setting up/tearing down mics and cables, troubleshooting the Sunday morning live stream, and working with our midweek groups to ensure their tech needs are met. Jacob is an engineer at Zimmer Biomet, designing knees and surgical instruments. He has been attending WEPC for as long as he can remember and joined the staff in the spring of 2023.

In his spare time, you can find Jacob living his God-given passion for sports at a volleyball court, softball field, disc golf course, ultimate frisbee field, or basketball court. He also enjoys playing percussion in the Symphony of the Lakes and the Grace College Wind Ensemble here in the Warsaw/Winona Lake area.

As our Kids Ministry Director, Heather leads talented volunteers, teaches kids, plans events, and supports parents as they disciple their kids. She graduated from Grace College in December 2010 with a Counseling major and a Youth Ministry minor. Heather has been involved in kids ministry volunteering and leadership for the past 17 years and sees working with kids as more of a joyful hobby than a job. She also loves connecting with families in her home and helping the church feel like a safe place for anyone new to our church family or to faith in general.

Heather and her hubby, Brian, have been married for 12 years and have three crazy, wonderful girls. She enjoys nature foraging, board games, ethnic food, and deep conversation.

As Presby Preschool director, Angela oversees the preschool and guides staff in following the mission and vision to facilitate the growth and development of children in a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. She joyfully welcomes families to discover our school's play-based curriculum, which allows children ages 3-5 to explore, be curious, and choose the activity that suits their personal learning style. Angela comes from a background in public school administration, so she is familiar with kindergarten standards and how to best set students up for success as they begin their K-12 experience.

Angela enjoys relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs in her spare time and enjoys every moment she can with her adult children. She is a lover of learning and information and hopes to perfect her skills in cornhole and pickleball.  

As Nursery Coordinator, Abi oversees all nursery responsibilities, communicates regularly to her team of volunteers, ensures that the nursery is welcoming for visitors and Church members, and shows Christ’s love to the children of WEPC. Abi attends Grace College and will graduate in 2025 with a B.S. in digital marketing with a minor in behavioral science. She joined the WEPC staff in October 2021 and has enjoyed caring for the little ones and serving alongside gifted individuals, all to bring glory to God and joy to others.

In her spare time, you can find Abi walking the Winona trails, listening (and dancing) to lots of music, painting, and watercoloring, baking yummy chocolate chip cookies, and volunteering for local organizations.

Mark maintains the WEPC building & property and sets up spaces for meetings and events. He enjoys the large variety of tasks and activities that keep him moving all day. He joined WEPC staff in November 2022, after 21 years at Zimmer Biomet. Mark has 3 college degrees and never really decided what he wanted to do when he grew up, although he has found plenty to do anyway. Mark attended Presby with his family as a young boy until college, and his parents are Presby members. He and his wife Melissa have been involved in many Presby ministries since 2002. They have 3 grown sons, 2 daughters-in-law, and a grandson. Besides being involved at church, Mark enjoys activities with family & friends, running (barefoot, when the weather allows), boating that includes wake surfing & water skiing, and reading.