Rebecca Ahaus
Office Manager
Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN
Education: I have a degree in Visual Communications with a focus in Photography.
Work background: I’ve been doing professional portrait/lifestyle photography for over 10 years and have held several project management positions in the past.
Favorite thing about Tapestry: I love the welcoming family atmosphere at Tapestry.
Favorite Scripture: Hebrews 11:1
What I like to do for fun: Anything active with my husband and children.
Tara Bradley
Director of Modern Music
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Education: Bachelor of Science in General Music from the University of Indianapolis, and I am continuing my education in Music Therapy at UIndy.
Work background: Along with worship band, I work as a house manager of the Ruth Lily Performance Hall.
Favorite thing about Tapestry: I love seeing the warm smiles of our Tapestry family from across the room and going immediately over for hugs. I am not inherently a hugger, but I can't resist hugs and smiles every Sunday morning! They are what I look forward to every week.
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8
What I like to do for fun: I love playing guitar/piano/mandolin and singing, and I enjoy reading, writing, and making collages. I am also in love with God's creation and love being out in nature whenever I can.
One thing most people don’t know about me: My family nickname is Tara-dactyl (pterodactyl)
Favorite quote: “We acquire the strength we have overcome.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sue Dykes
Pianist, Organist, Accompanist
Hometown: Brownstown, IN
Education: Bachelors and Masters of Science in Music Education
Favorite thing about Tapestry: The people and the music.
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 46:10
What I like to do for fun: Garden, walk the dog, travel and bicycle
One thing most people don’t know about me: I’ve performed at Carnegie Hall twice!
Cory Glover
Senior Minister
Hometown: Lufkin, Texas
Education: Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University (TCU) – Go Frogs!
Work background: I’ve been in full-time ministry since I was 19 and served a variety of congregations and denominations in youth ministry for 15 years. As part of the Disciples of Christ, I have served churches in Texas, Tennessee, and now Indiana.
Favorite thing about Tapestry: We offer an inclusive approach to faith and a genuine welcome to everyone.
Favorite Scripture: Galatians 3:28 – “There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.”
What I like to do for fun: Camping, hiking, travel, and CrossFit.
One thing most people don’t know about me: I am a Level 1 CrossFit Trainer and have been coaching for 6 years.
Favorite quote: “I wanna have friends that I can trust
That love me for the man I've become and not the man that I was” - The Avett Brothers, A Perfect Space
Rhonda Hopewell
Financial Administrator
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Education: BS in Management and Human Resources. AS in Business and Paralegal Studies.
Work background: I have been with Disciples Church Extension Fund for 43 years. Over the course of the years, I have held a variety of different positions in accounting, loans, investments, and as a consultant. I am beginning a new position on 12/1 as Vice President for Investments and Paralegal.
Favorite thing about Tapestry: I love Tapestry for its inclusiveness, meaningful worship/sermons, and the community outreach.
Favorite Scripture: Hebrews 11:1 "Faith is the reality of what we hope for, the proof of what we don't see."
What I like to do for fun: I love to go on cruises, whale watching, and crafting.
One thing most people don’t know about me: I am a Commissioned Minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Favorite quote: "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." John Lennon
Jane Kixmiller
Director of Senior Ministry
Hometown: Vincennes, IN
Education: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (ISU) and Master of Science in Elementary Education (Butler)
Work background: I taught elementary education for 33 years.
Favorite thing about Tapestry: The ties that are being strengthened as our faith journey continues.
Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:6
What I like to do for fun: Work outdoors and lay in the sun!
One thing most people don’t know about me: I played GAA basketball and volleyball in high school
Favorite quote: “It is what it is!”
John Kixmiller
Associate Minister
Hometown: Petersburg, Indiana
Education: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Indiana State University; Masters of Divinity, Christian Theological Seminary
Work background: Worked as a CPA in public accounting; worked at Southport Christian Church (now Tapestry Church) as Associate Minister; worked as Senior Minister at New Palestine Christian Church; worked as Staff Chaplain at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital.
Favorite thing about Tapestry: I love the faith, love, and kindness that is shared at Tapestry for all people.
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths."
What I like to do for fun: Walk, eat at pizza buffets, talk to people, go to movies, go on vacations with family and friends.
Favorite quote: "It is what it is!"
Laurie Meek
Nursery Care Provider
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Ryan Meek
Minister to Families
Hometown: Greenwood, IN
Education: Currently working on MDiv at Wesleyan Seminary, BS - biblical studies, Indiana Wesleyan University
Work background: I have headed up the sign department at a small print shop, Spotlight Strategies, for about 4 years. Before that, I worked in wireless sales for 10 years.
Favorite thing about Tapestry: The full inclusion (membership/leadership) and affirmation of all people based solely on their reflection of the image of God, not gender, orientation, or any other cultural markers. We truly welcome all to the table.
Favorite Scripture: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:3-5
What I like to do for fun: Traveling, camping, hiking, reading
One thing most people don’t know about me: I had a dance-off with Patrick Swayze when I worked in Alaska as a kayak guide. This does not mean I can dance well, I was working for tips.
Favorite quote: “For some reasons the most vocal Christians among us never mention the Beatitudes (Matthew 5). But, often with tears in their eyes, they demand that the Ten Commandments be posted in public buildings. And of course, that’s Moses, not Jesus. I haven’t heard one of them demand that the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes, be posted anywhere. ‘Blessed are the merciful’ in a courtroom? ‘Blessed are the peacemakers’ in the Pentagon? Give me a break!” Kurt Vonnegut, A Man Without a Country
Jim Ream
Technical Director
Hometown: St. Joseph, Missouri
Education: BA Culver-Stockton, MSR Christian Theological Seminary, MFA Purdue
Work background: WTTV Channel 4, Theatre Technical Director and Department Chair at University of Indianapolis
Favorite thing about Tapestry: I have found the Tapestry filled with people who are able to serve, laugh and worship all at the same time.
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 100
What I like to do for fun: I love to travel. I also enjoy good non-fiction books
One thing most people don’t know about me: There are so many things but most people don’t know that I wanted to be a math teacher. Calculus made me change my mind. I also once partied with George Clooney. He was around 20 and had accompanied his father, Nick Clooney, as Nick hosted the Indiana State Fair Variety Show. I was the lighting designer/floor manager with WTTV at the time and George went out with the crew afterward.
Favorite quote: Loneliness is the pain of being alone. Solitude is the glory of being alone. Paul Tillich
Karri Lynn York
Director of Traditional Music
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Education: Doctor of Music in Voice-Indiana University, The Jacobs School of Music
Work background: Voice Faculty at IUPUI, Anderson University and University of Indianapolis
Favorite thing about Tapestry: The people and talented musicians.
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5
What I like to do for fun: Go to the Caribbean and sit on the beach
One thing most people don’t know about me: I enjoy hula hooping.
Favorite quote: “If you believe you are old, you will be.” Judy Donovan