District Services Team
Central District



East District

Growing up in a working-class home, Russ holds deeply the values he learned in that home and strives to remember his roots. He also is very thankful for his military service, Air Force, which helped awaken him to the beauty and blessing of diversity.
A graduate of Indiana University and Christian Theological (Magna) and inducted into The International Society of Theta Phi (an honor society for theological students). Ordained in 2000, he continues to be blessed, humbled, and excited by opportunities to serve Jesus. He is most passionate about helping people unlock the story of Jesus in their faith walk.
Russ and his wife have two children, Emma and Sam.
Russ is committed to his beautiful family and looks forward to his firmly growing through two weddings (Chad and Alyssa) in the next four months.

Now facing an empty nest, Susie is ready to dedicate her time and gifts in an administrative capacity and is looking forward to serving The United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, staying healthy, gardening, and backpacking.
North Central District




North District



Northeast District

Growing up in a working-class home, Russ holds deeply the values he learned in that home and strives to remember his roots. He also is very thankful for his military service, Air Force, which helped awaken him to the beauty and blessing of diversity.
A graduate of Indiana University and Christian Theological (Magna) and inducted into The International Society of Theta Phi (an honor society for theological students). Ordained in 2000, he continues to be blessed, humbled, and excited by opportunities to serve Jesus. He is most passionate about helping people unlock the story of Jesus in their faith walk.
Russ and his wife have two children, Emma and Sam.
Russ is committed to his beautiful family and looks forward to his firmly growing through two weddings (Chad and Alyssa) in the next four months.


Now facing an empty nest, Susie is ready to dedicate her time and gifts in an administrative capacity and is looking forward to serving The United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, staying healthy, gardening, and backpacking.
Northwest District


South District



Southeast District

She holds degrees in English and Literature from Woosuk University in South Korea and Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary. She has finished her coursework for a Doctor of Ministry degree, also at Christian Theological Seminary, and will receive her DMin later this year.
In addition to serving parishes across the state, In Suk has served on the Indiana Conference Finance and Administration, the South Indiana Conference Board of Pensions, and the Indiana Conference Board of Ordained Ministry.
In Suk is married to David, an attorney, and they have two children, Sunny and Faith. She is a self-proclaimed “news junky” on global affairs and enjoys “healthy discussions with my husband while reading the Sunday New York Times and Wall Street Journal after Sunday morning worship (and a nap).”

She has served on administrative councils, led lay teams, worked on UMC local church staff and now brings her skills & passions to Indiana Conference staff.
Being unchurched until adulthood, she has a particular passion around hospitality and missions in the church, striving to make sure everyone she encounters feels seen, known & loved. When she’s not busy with her family, you can find her cozying up with a good book, studying the Enneagram, or volunteering in the community for a passion project.
Southwest District


West District


She has served on administrative councils, led lay teams, worked on UMC local church staff and now brings her skills & passions to Indiana Conference staff.
Being unchurched until adulthood, she has a particular passion around hospitality and missions in the church, striving to make sure everyone she encounters feels seen, known & loved. When she’s not busy with her family, you can find her cozying up with a good book, studying the Enneagram, or volunteering in the community for a passion project.

Dirk began full-time ministry as the Director of Lay and Youth Ministries at Avon United Methodist Church. While he served in Avon, he explored his call to ministry with Pastor Karen Devaisher, attended License to Preach School, and then entered Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis in 2006. In 2009, he earned his Master of Divinity (cum laude), was commissioned into Provisional Membership and was appointed to Jacobs Chapel UMC in New Albany, IN. Three years later, in 2012, he was ordained as an Elder in full connection. He superseded to active-duty chaplaincy in the United States Navy and immediately reported to Naval Support Activity, Naples Italy. In 2015 he was assigned as the command chaplain on board USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) and deployed to the southern Mediterranean. In 2018 he received orders to report to the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune where he served as the battalion chaplain alongside the Warlords of 2/2, deploying to Norway and then Headquarters Battalion before transitioning to the United States Navy Reserve and returning to Crawfordsville IN. Upon returning in 2019, he was appointed to Crawfordsville Christ’s UMC and Darlington UMC – both in the West District. In 2021, he was activated to an Active-Duty status and made an 11-month deployment on board USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68). Now back home from the deployment, he has started work on his Doctorate of Ministry in Military Chaplaincy and plans to graduate in 2024.
Dirk has three children. A set of fraternal twins are 21. Cadin is a Lance Corporal in the US Marine Corps and Cambria will be a senior at Franklin College. His youngest daughter, Sullivan (“Sully”) will be a freshman at Franklin College. In his spare time, he and his two dogs sift through the weeds in his garden looking for tomatoes, green beans, and okra.
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