Rev. Dr. Jonathan Reinink
The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Reinink is a first-generation Canadian and the firstborn to Dutch-Canadian swine and poultry farmers. He is an alumnus of Redeemer University (BSc), Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv, MA), and Boston University (DMin) with his degrees in mathematics, French, Divinity, Christian Education and doctoral studies in organizational behavior and sacramental theology. In his spare study time, he explores philanthropy and religious fundraising (ECRF; CFRE).
Jon's post-seminary career has been quite broad, including several years with the Special Offerings team at the Louisville headquarters and as a Lake Fellow at Second Church (Indianapolis). Despite the diversity of experiences, Dr. Reinink feels called back to the relationships and liturgical rhythms of congregational life, and he is eager to connect with the members and neighbors of IPC. (You should feel free to call and set up a meeting or to grab a coffee with him, too -- he'd love it!)
When not on the road to visit family in Canada, North Carolina, or Kentuckiana, Pastor Jon and Bobby can usually be found around historic Irvington being walked by their Labra-Dane puppy, Buddy, or experimenting with their pandemic hobby, Cricut crafting.
Lori Chapman
Church Administrator
Lori has spent the last 19 years working in administration with churches. Lori currently serves as the Church Administrator at IPC and gives support to the pastoral staff, the congregation, and community organizations. “One of the best things I like about this job is the interactions with so many different people—every day is different. This is a very busy spot and I like the pace. When I am working, it is because God is working. This is a ministry unto itself!” Lori is an empty nester and lives in Irvington. She has a 20-year-old daughter, Hannah who lives in Brooklyn, NY.
Doug Shafer-Johnson
Director of Music
Doug currently serves as the Director of Choral Activities and Instructor of Music at Earlham College in Richmond, IN and as Assistant Choir Director and Staff Singer at Northminster Presbyterian Church in South Broad Ripple.
Doug’s music formation began at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Munster, Indiana, and led him to Butler, where he studied Music, Voice, and Conducting. Today, his extensive curriculum vitae includes over a decade of experience as a choral director, vocal instructor, keyboard artist, and church musician.
DJ Smith
Organist
DJ Smith has served on the piano faculty of Butler University since 2008. D.J. maintains his own private studio of students of all ages and performance levels through the Butler Community Arts School. He is also the Artistic Director of the BCAS summer piano camps. DJ holds a bachelor’s degree in piano performance from Indiana Wesleyan University and a master’s in piano pedagogy from Butler University. He is a nationally certified teacher in music (NCTM).
DJ Smith serves on the board of directors of the Indiana Music Teachers Association. He is currently Immediate Past President, State Conference Chair and National Certification Chair. DJ performs regularly as soloist, collaborates with fellow artists, and frequently lectures at conferences and festivals throughout the region. DJ has been involved in church music programs since he was in middle school. DJ is a resident of Irvington. He and his husband are the proud humans to their German Shorthaired Pointer.
Joshua Barrett
Director of Youth and Children's Faith Formation
Joshua is an author and personal coach whose background in
chaplaincy and ministry has informed and inspired his passion for building up his community by investing in the lives of the youth within it. He and his wife, Alyssa, live in the Fountain Square neighborhood and have two young adult children. Joshua is eager to join the youth as Mandy & Steve Holzhausen ease him into leading their activities, and the Christian Education Committee is looking forward to helping Josh coordinate and support the Sunday School
activities.
Craig Shaw
After having served as one of IPC's co-youth directors, along with his wife, Kristin, for nearly 10 years, in November 2014, Craig switched gears and became IPC's first Communications Coordinator. Drawing from a broad smattering of skills, including web design, photography, videography, graphic design, document layout, computer hardware set up and networking, presentation creation, etc., learned first as an educator and then furthered as Whitewater Valley Presbytery's Technology Coordinator, he hopes to be able to help spread the intertwined messages of the Gospel and the mission and ministries of IPC to the congregation and the community.
Denise Harrington
Senior Services Coordinator
Denise Jones Harrington is a Licensed Social Worker and Addictions Counselor. Denise works contractually and provides services under her own name. Denise holds numerous certifications in the area of Behavior Science. She is been a contractual therapist for over 25 years. Denise has been a therapist with Alpha Resources Inc. for nineteen years. She has served as the Senior Ministry Consultant for Irvington, Faith and Northminster Presbyterian Churches for the past 5 years. Denise is also contracted with CICOA Aging and In-Home Services Inc. as the Faith Partnership Coordinator.
Denise has a passion for service. She volunteers at her church with the youth and young adult women serving as a mentor. Denise mentors and coaches professionals in finding work – life balance while achieving their professional goals.
Denise joined the St. John’s Community Cares Board in 2019. She currently serves on the Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s, Community Advisory Board; she has been a member for 3 years. Denise is a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Associate, she volunteers as a Caregiver Support Group Facilitator and Advocate for the organization. She is a member of the National Black Social Worker’s Association.
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