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Pastor Keith Lenard Jr.
An Ordained Elder in the Global Methodist Church, Pastor Keith comes to Ithaca from southeastern Michigan with over a decade of experience as a pastor. Keith has a B.A. degree from the University of Michigan majoring in Political Science and Criminal Justice with minors in History and Philosophy. He received an M.Div. and is currently working on a Doctor of Ministry in Biblical interpretation, both from Ashland Theological Seminary. "I did not grow up in church. Christ drew me by grace with a combination of my daughter's baptism, my Aunts' evangelism, academics deconstructing my secular worldview, worldly pursuits coming up empty, and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship's Christian witness. I am passionate in helping people move from outside of the church to inside as disciples of Jesus, then to becoming disciple makers themselves. I am married to Wendi, who is currently seeking eldership in the Global Methodist Church and we have three children." E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (989) 875-4313 |
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Pastor Wendi Lenard
An Ordained Deacon in the Global Methodist Church, Pastor Wendi comes with Pastor Keith from southeastern Michigan and has had a lifetime of experience serving in the ministry. Wendi has a B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Michigan and is currently attending Ashland Theological Seminary to receive her credentials for ordination as Elder in the Global Methodist Church. Wendi joins us as a Volunteer Associate Pastor and is one of our Youth Pastors. She and Pastor Keith have been married since 2012 and have three children together. “I have been a part of God's ministry for as long as I can remember. My grandfather and father were both Methodist pastors. Growing up in church gave me opportunities to lead in many different areas. Wherever there was a need, I filled it. My heart has always been in music, children’s and youth ministries, and women’s ministries. Receiving the call to be ordained was not on my radar but God had other plans. When I hear God call, I follow. Being ordained in the Global Methodist Church at the June 2025 Annual Conference was humbling and surreal. I am blessed to be a part of this Holy Spirit filled movement!” E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (989) 875-4313 |
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Mark Monroe
A long-time member of Ithaca Living Hope Church, Mark currently serves as Associate Pastor of Small Groups and Discipleship as well as church custodian. "I have lived in Ithaca most of my life, but my journey into new life in Christ began in the summer of 1993 after I graduated college and began attending Ithaca UMC. Through the faithful discipleship of many godly men in the local church the Bible came alive personally and God has been gracious to provide many ministry opportunities over the years - from Sunday School teacher to youth ministry to lay speaking. My greatest joy comes from sharing God’s word through small group Bible studies, preaching inside and outside the local church, including monthly chapel services at Carson City Correctional Facility. The Scriptures are living and powerful and I enjoy seeing the Holy Spirit continue to touch and transform lives as people discover timeless truth in fresh ways." E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (989) 506-7996 |
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Leadership Board
Keith Lenard (Pastor) Mark Monroe (Assistant to the Pastor, Custodian) Keegan Hartman (Chair, Worship Leader) Benjamin Jae Bates (Communications, Technology) Jim Bowen (Finance, Staff-Parrish Relations) Joelle Gibson (Lay Leader, Family Ministries) Mary Hall (Hospitality) Scott Merchant (Trustees, Building & Grounds) Anna Rittersdorf (Children's Ministries) |
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Worship Team
Keegan Hartman (Guitar, Vocals) Anna Rittersdorf (Vocals) Wendi Lenard (Vocals) Ken Gibson (Vocals) Tyler Gibson (Keyboard, Vocals) Bradley Peet, Jr. (Drums) Tracey Bates (Drums, Vocals) Sylvia Flegel (Organ) Autumn Morris (Audio) Benjamin Jae Bates (Video) Thomas Monroe (Video) |