We've been married for nearly 33 years and have 4 adult children. Linda has been at Blackhawk since age 8. We were married in the Chapel (now the Youth Room) in 1984 and have served here ever since, aside from a 10-year stint serving at the Love Church. We currently participate in the Double Exposure LIFE Group and Marriage Matters, and teach Children?s Sunday School in the summer. We are thrilled to be experiencing the life-changing power of Jesus Christ in community with others, being loved and loving others, learning and applying God?s living Word, worshipping together, and being with others who desire to reach out to those around us.

Gail and I have been married 36 years and have 3 grown children and 1 grandson. I currently work for the MEDPRO GROUP as an Account Executive Team Trainer. Before coming to Blackhawk, I served as an ordained Pastor of two Grace Brethren Churches. We have been attending Blackhawk Ministries for over 10 years now. I am currently serving as part of the Worship Team and play the guitar most Sundays; I also serve on the Worship Arts Team, helping with the planning and direction of our worship services. Both Gail and I have gone on short-term mission trips and have had our hearts challenged to see the need for the gospel here and around the world. We are excited to see what God is doing and will do as we reach Fort Wayne (the One Five) and the world with the saving gospel of Jesus Christ.

Lori and I have been married for 46 years. We have 5 adult children and 14 grandchildren, one of whom is awaiting us in heaven. We are busy and active in our careers. Lori is a Nurse Practitioner. I am an Electrical Contractor and have rental properties. For 24 years, Blackhawk has been our church home. We have served in LIFE Groups for the past 15 years and are currently leading a LIFE Group. Lori and I are drawn to young adults. Presently, we are active in Grafted. Having been adoptive parents and grandparents, our hearts are touched by the Grafted focus which resonates with our heartbeat. We love our church's mission purpose and feel blessed to support where opportunity has permitted. We especially love to support the missionary family in Poland. I am excited to serve our church as a Deacon and covet your prayers that God will use me to accomplish His will.

Mari and I have been married for 10 years and have a blended family of 2 sons, 3 daughters, 9 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. I have worked in the automotive aftermarket since 1982 currently working for MPA as a Catalog Manager and Mari has worked for Farm Bureau Insurance for, let’s just say she knows insurance very well. We have been attending Blackhawk Ministries since we returned to Fort Wayne in 2018. I serve Blackhawk as a co-leader of the Myers-Hardway Life group since 2018 and as a Life group Shepherd since 2020. We fell in love with this church from day one, Christmas Eve 2017, where the Bible has the first word and the last word, where the leaders lead with transparency and we are taught to live our lives with open hands and loving heart. We love serving those in the 46815 zip code, surrounding area, our country and the 15 regions around the world as we Light the 15.

Carrie and I have been married for 37 years, and Blackhawk has been our church home for over 20 years. We have two married sons, Daniel (& Katelyn) and David (& Meredith) and two grandsons, Deacon and Elliot. Over the years I have been actively involved in the school board, school musicals, choir, band, Our Future Together, the Steward Team and a very brief stint as a helper in the 2-1/2-year-old's Sunday school class. I am excited to serve the Blackhawk family and look forward to growing together.