Clergy & Staff

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Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows was elected 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis on the second ballot on Friday, October 28th, 2016 at Christ Church Cathedral Indianapolis. The election came after a nearly two-year discernment and search process by the diocese at the 179th Diocesan Convention. She succeeded the Rt. Rev. Catherine M. Waynick who retired in April 2017. She was consecrated as the 11th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis on Saturday, April 29th, 2017.  

>>Click HERE to learn more about Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows.

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Bradley Pace, Rector

Bradley became the Rector of St. John's in 2013.  Before that, he served as the rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Youngstown, Ohio and as the Associate Priest for Youth and Family Ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Wheaton, Illinois.  He attended Berea College in Kentucky and graduate school at the University of Arkansas where he studied philosophy.  Bradley went on to study the history and philosophy of science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he received a Ph.D. in 2006.  He attended seminary at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois and was ordained to the diaconate and the priesthood in the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago in 2008. Bradley and his wife, Katie Elder, are the proud parents of three children: Isaiah, Clay, and Judah.  He obsesses over baseball, enjoys napping on the couch, and listens to audiobooks at double speed.

>>Click HERE to email Bradley Pace. >>Click HERE to read his welcome letter to visitors.

Jason Fortner, Curate

Jason joined St. John’s in August of 2022. He is a graduate of Bexley Seabury Seminary Federation and served as a deacon at All Saints Episcopal Church in Indianapolis. He is an excellent preacher, is fluent in Spanish, and has a great heart for all of God’s beloved children. We are delighted that he has chosen to serve God with us. Jason is married to Shelbi, and he has four children, Kate, Luna, Matt, and Elliott.

>>Click HERE to email Jason Fortner.

Michael Bennett, Director of Music

Michael Bennett became the Director of Music & Organist in August 2004. Prior to that, he was a student at Indiana University where he obtained a B.M. and M.M. in organ, church music, and choral conducting. While at IU, he studied with William Jon Gray, Marilyn Keiser, and Larry Smith. Michael is also choral director at West Lafayette Jr./Sr. High School where he directs choirs in grades 7-12 and teaches music theory. From 2008-2019 Michael taught at Lafayette Jefferson High School directing several choirs and teaching advanced class piano. In 2017, he was appointed Artistic Director of the Lafayette Master Chorale. Michael is originally from Roanoke, VA. In his spare time, he enjoys exercising, traveling, and experiencing the wonderful world of cuisine.   

>>Click HERE to email Michael Bennett.

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Teresa Lohrman, Associate for Administration & Finance

In 2022, Teresa celebrated 30 years as St. John’s Parish Administrator. In 2023, the Vestry unanimously promoted her to the position of Associate for Administration & Finance in recognition of her years of dedicated service to the parish.

>>Click Here to email Teresa Lohrman.

Amanda Yauney, Director of Christian Education

Amanda joined St. John’s in 2023 as the Director of Christian Education. She is married to John and has three children, Katie, Kendall, and Corie.

>>Click Here to email Teresa Lohrman.

Vestry & Leadership

Mike Benner
Sally Boniece
Rick Bowerman, Clerk
Randy Brist
Kristine Holtvedt
Bruce Johnson
Dee Kueberth
Elizabeth Ladd
Maggie McClure, Senior Warden
George Moore
Julie Peretin, Junior Warden
Jennifer Stein, Chair of the Finance Committee

Greg McClure, Treasurer
Bill McInerney, Assistant Treasurer & Building Use Coordinator

>>Click Here to email Bill McInerney about building use.