Our Amazing
Staff
Aaron Klein
Aaron Klein
Senior Pastor | Email
As our senior pastor, Aaron oversees church staff, works with our 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. He is grateful to serve at WEPC and loves being a part of a congregation that is so passionate about loving Jesus, loving one another and loving our community.
Favorite Food
Chicago style pizza - deep dish or thin crust are both fine by me! Good Mexican food is a close second!
Favorite Spot To Visit
Some of our best memories are from the Rocky Mountains, though Disney World has also been a wonderful playground for our family
Favorite Movie
Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Toy As A Kid
Legos
Andrew Morton
Andrew Morton
Associate Pastor | Email
As our associate pastor, Andrew oversees youth ministry, small group ministry, coordinates special projects, and assists with preaching and other pastoral functions. He is a graduate of Calvin College and Reformed Theological Seminary. He has been a member of the WEPC staff since November 2013. Andrew and his wife, Mary, have three boys.
Favorite Food
Pizza
Favorite Spot To Visit
Any place that has to do with nature or history
Favorite Movie
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Favorite Toy As A Kid
Legos
Krista Koors
Krista Koors
Office Manager/Executive Assistant | Email
Krista is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the church office, and she works alongside our senior pastor to assist him in his duties. A lifelong member of WEPC, Krista originally joined the church staff as a receptionist in January 1998 before moving into her current role in 2004. She holds a certificate in office management from Indiana University. Krista has two grown sons, two grandsons, and a loving dog and cat.
Favorite Food
Peanut butter and honey sandwiches - ice cream for dessert!
Favorite Spot To Visit
Anywhere with my family
Favorite Movie
Drama: Shawshank Redemption; Entertaining: Now You See Me; ChicFlick: Tootsie
Favorite Toy As A Kid
Dollhouse and Barbie dolls
Maegan McFarland
Maegan McFarland
Receptionist/Secretary/Graphic Designer | Email
Maegan is responsible for a variety of upfront and behind the scenes tasks that help make WEPC a more welcoming place. Her duties include coordinating our team of receptionists, assisting visitors to the church office, and preparing a wide array of printed materials. Maegan is a graduate of Grace College, and she joined the WEPC staff in January 2019. She loves working in a place where she can grow professionally and spiritually, using communication and creativity to help others and spread the Good News.
Favorite Food
Chicken Alfredo (Anything pasta related)
Favorite Spot To Visit
Winona Lake, Disneyland, Disney World
Favorite Movie
Hairspray, Cabin in the Woods, Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse
Favorite Toy As A Kid
A stuffed panda bear named Sapanda
Dr. Judie Meulink
Judy Meulink
Director Of Music | Email
As the director of worship at WEPC, 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 one grandchild. 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.
Favorite Food
Corn on the Cob
Favorite Spot To Visit
New England/Ocean
Favorite Movie
The Sound Of Music
Favorite Toy As A Kid
Etch-A-Sketch
Linda Rapp
Linda Rapp
Treasurer | Email
As our church treasurer, Linda oversees a vital array of financial and administrative tasks that make the ministry of WEPC possible. Linda is a graduate of the South Bend College of Commerce and has been a member of the WEPC staff since October 1977. She enjoys the opportunity she has at WEPC to interact with her church family, children at Presby Preschool, and the Warsaw community. She and her husband, Jim, have two children, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Favorite Food
Lobster and Creme Brulee
Favorite Spot To Visit
Costa Rica, Venice, Florida
Favorite Movie
Something To Talk About / Pretty Woman
Favorite Toy As A Kid
A stuffed Kewpie sailor doll
Ashley Meulink
Ashley Meulink
Nursery Coordinator | Email
Ashley oversees our team of childcare volunteers and ensures that our nursery is well-equipped to welcome infants and toddlers each Sunday morning. Ashley attended Cornerstone University and joined the WEPC staff in January 2019 after working as an English teacher for several years. She and her husband, John, have two daughters. Ashley is excited about the opportunity this job gives her to pour into the youngest members of our church family and watch them begin to love the Lord!
Favorite Food
Spaghetti with garlic bread and chocolate mousse for dessert
Favorite Spot To Visit
Nest Lake, Minnesota
Favorite Movie
A Knight's Tale
Favorite Toy As A Kid
Books, books, and more books
DeWayne Busz
DeWayne Busz
Facilities Manager | Email
DeWayne is responsible for keeping our facility clean, welcoming, and functioning reliably. He is passionate about making our church building a friendly environment where people like to be. He has been a member of the WEPC staff since February 2012. DeWayne and his wife, Becky, have ten grown children, thirty grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Favorite Food
Food
Favorite Spot To Visit
Where My Family Is
Favorite Movie
Forrest Gump
Favorite Toy As A Kid
My stone tablet…maybe a marble roller
Ben Essick
Ben Essick
Tech Director | Email
Ben oversees all of our technology-related activities, from operating light and sound equipment on Sunday mornings to maintaining the church and preschool computer systems. He also assists with worship planning and leading. He holds a degree in Music Technology from Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne as well as a Master of Music and Worship Degree from Liberty University and joined the WEPC staff in September 2012. Ben and his wife, Stefanie, have two daughters. He loves serving in a role where he can use his love for music and technology to glorify God.
Favorite Food
Homemade Pizza, Anything Stefanie makes me
Favorite Spot To Visit
Chicago, Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Family in Iowa
Favorite Movie
Hackers
Favorite Toy As A Kid
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Legos
Hannah Hackenberg
Hannah Hackenberg
Director of Children’s Ministries | Email
Hannah oversees all Sunday morning, Wednesday evening, and online ministries for preschoolers through sixth graders at WEPC. These duties include coordinating volunteers, selecting teaching curricula, planning events, training and supporting teachers, and walking alongside parents and grandparents as they equip the next generation. Hannah is a graduate of Messiah College and resides in Winona Lake with her husband, Jeremy, and their three children. She joined the staff at WEPC in November 2019, and her favorite thing about working at WEPC is the people. She says, “I love teaching kids about the Bible and the love of Jesus. I love tasks that are challenging and complicated. I love the easy, fun games and activities that I get to play with kids. I love serving the community and working to make a difference in our little corner of the world.”
Favorite Food
There are very few foods I dislike, and I love trying new and unusual food, but my favorite foods are coffee, chocolate, and tater tots.
Favorite Spot To Visit
It's a tie between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA. I love the East Coast very much, but more than that, I love visiting these places to see my family and best friends that live there.
Favorite Movie
The Family Stone
Favorite Toy As A Kid
Inky, my worn-out Pound Puppy that looks a lot like my real-life puppy, Bodhi
Dr. Jeff Peck
Dr. Jeff Peck
Director of Discipleship and Interim Director of Presby Preschool | Email
As the Discipleship Director, Jeff oversees adult discipleship ministries at WEPC, including Sunday school classes, Bible studies, small groups, men’s ministries, and women’s ministries. As the Interim Director of Presby Preschool, Jeff also oversees the administrative operations of our preschool and leads a talented team of teachers, assistants, and paraprofessionals during the search process for a permanent director. Prior to joining the WEPC staff in 2019, Jeff served as a professor at Grace College, Bethel College, and other educational institutions. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Grace College, a Master of Arts in Christian School Administration from Grace Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Education from the Ohio State University. Jeff is excited to serve at WEPC and is passionate about helping people learn and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Favorite Food
Bridges BBQ (Shelby, NC)
Favorite Spot To Visit
Paradise
Favorite Movie
Jeremiah Johnson
Favorite Toy As A Kid
Plastic Toy Soldiers