We're excited about the team of pastors God has given us here at Blackhawk Ministries. Scroll Down to learn more about our team members.
Kelly
Byrd, Senior Pastor
Lori
Whitman, Assistant, (260) 493-7400 x222
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Hi, I'm Kelly and I have the greatest job on earth - being the Senior Pastor here at Blackhawk! I'm grateful that I get a check every other week but sometimes can't believe they pay me to be here and be a part of this amazing team. My wife Kebra and I have been here for over 10 years and pray that God will give us many, many more! We love Him, this city and this growing family at Blackhawk that we get to love, lead and share our lives with. Besides being a husband to Kebra and a dad to Russell T., Wesleigh, Madison, Jake and Evie Jo - there is nothing I love more than serving God with those on this page!
Korban
Miller, Pastor - Worship
Michelle Kennedy, Assistant, (260) 493-7400 x260
I can't believe I've been Blackhawk's Worship Pastor for almost 6 years! I love the chance God has given me to lead and prompt His people in worship of Him at our Sunday morning gatherings. Also, I'm humbled to shepherd and provide oversight for our amazingly talented team of 70 volunteer musicians. I could never do any of this without His strength and support. God has blessed me far beyond what I deserve - especially with the gift of my wife, Tanya and our two girls Myah and Vivianna.
Andi Stevens, Director - Care Ministries
Andi Stevens, Assistant, (260) 493-7400 x238
Jesse Hanna, Pastor - Student Ministry
April Herrman, Assistant, (260) 493-7400 x272
As the Student Ministries Pastor I have the opportunity to work with Middle school students, High school students, parents and adult leaders. I have been with Blackhawk for three years and have had the privilege of working with student from all over Fort Wayne. The team that God has assembled to work with students here is amazing. As a team, we encourage students and adult leaders to embrace and pursue Christ for a lifetime. I have a wonderful wife named Amy and two fantastic daughters, Grace and Gabi.
JE, Middle School Pastor
April Herrman, Assistant, (260) 493-7400 x272
I am a recent graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with a major in Christian Ministries and Biblical Literature. I also have been actively involved in the lives of youth both in the States and overseas over the past few years. I love Jesus, students, and Taco Bell, and this opportunity to serve here at Blackhawk and hang out with these students is a joy. They are teaching me so much, and my heart is that God will move through these students to become lifelong disciples impacting their schools, Ft. Wayne, and the world.
Janice Maurizi, Director - Children's Ministry
Havilah Salyer, Assistant, (260) 493-7400 x280
I love how God is constantly working things out in us, and how He takes us down paths we never could have imagined ourselves. For me, that is coming back to the place where my walk with Christ began; where I first learned about what it means to be a Follower of Christ. My parents started out at Blackhawk in 1977, and our family has been here ever since. I consider it a great joy and privilege to be able to take all those things that I learned here as a child and teach them to the next generation. My heart's desire is to be able to come alongside parents as they raise their children to know and follow Christ, and that in the end we have a generation of kids that understand and live out what it means to be fully surrendered to Christ.
Keith
Moore, Pastor - Visitation
Andi Stevens , Assistant, (260) 493-7400 x238
My name is Keith and I have the privilege of serving in the Pastoral Care role here at Blackhawk. This involves hospital and nursing home visitation. I am in my 50th year of ministry. My wife and I have celebrated 54 years together and have 7 children, 26 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren! The Lord has been faithful through these years of service for Him. We give Him all the glory!
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