MEET OUR TEAM
Dan Tucker
Senior Pastor
Joining our staff at St. John's is Pastor Dan, our new Senior Pastor. Pastor Dan comes to us in his 40th year of ministry, bringing his joy of music and sharing God's life-changing Word. Pastor Dan graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Grove City College and his Master of Divinity Degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. His theme in ministry begins with Micah 6:8: "The Lord has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." Pastor Dan finds joy in preaching, teaching, and developing interpersonal, life-transforming relationship with everyone he has the pleasure of meeting. Pastor Dan has six adult children, and brings his spouse, Brad, and his youngest son, 13-year-old JaRon, to minister with him. In his "spare time," Pastor Dan enjoys reading and sitting quietly on the porch while sipping cup after cup of coffee.
Adam Johnson
Director of Children's and Youth Ministries
Adam Johnson, a lifelong UCC member, grew up at Zion Evangelical UCC in downtown Indianapolis. With a degree from IUPUI’s Luddy School of Informatics, Adam transitioned from a successful career in Graphic Design and Advertising, working with top clients like CountryMark and Slingshot SEO, to focus on mentoring and youth development. At St. John’s UCC, he draws on his strong non-profit background, including impactful projects with Best Buddies Indiana, to inspire and guide young people through the church’s youth programs.
Ben Mathis
Office Manager
Ben joined the St. John's team in 2024, coming to the church with a history in general accounting, office administration, and corporate training. He has also been part of the Garfield Shakespeare Company since 2016, filling roles including actor, director, and board chair. An office manager by day and an actor and writer by night, he’s looking forward to life’s next adventures.
Debi Burns
Coordinator of Worship and Creative Arts
Debi Burns was our adult Sanctuary Choir director. She had been in that position since 1997. Debi says she is blessed to be part of the music at St. John’s where all involved are dedicated to making worship services more meaningful and expressive through music of many types.
Debi’s love of church music started early. She sang at the homes of shut-ins in the Chicago area with her grandfather at the age of 4. She continued in church and school choirs from kindergarten through college. With degrees in music, education and music therapy, Debi moved to the Indianapolis area. She has served as organist and choir director in churches of several denominations. She enjoys creating complete worship services with special music adapted to the talents and needs of the congregations she serves.
Ryan Endris
Director of Music
Rebecca Sorley
Organist/Pianist
Keyboardist Rebecca Sorley serves as organist at St. John’s along with holding the position of Professor of Music at the University of Indianapolis. She has performed as a pianist in conferences and festivals around the country from Honolulu to Rochester, NY as well as in Australia and Puerto Rico. Dr. Sorley holds degrees in Piano from Butler, Indiana University and Ball State University along with an MBA from the University of Indianapolis. Rebecca enjoys collaborations with her musical family members including husband Darin and children Allegra, Alex and Adam. In addition, working with the St. John’s choir and soloists as accompanist is one of her very favorite aspects of being a church musician.
Jeff Miner
Facilities Manager
Church Council
Executive Committee:
President: Carolyn Hayes
Vice-President: Art Miner
Treasurer: Margie Potter
Secretary: Bob Kleeman
Committees:
Property Care
- Adam Miner
- Bob Mahl
Spiritual Life
- Wendell Adams
- Linda Stevens
Stewardship and Finance
- Don Good
- Carolyn Hayes
Jennifer Tijunin
Church Boards and Committees
Personnel Committee:
Margie Potter
Mike Hayes
Board of Christian Education:
President: Lori Houston
Vice-President: Jean Ann Wehner
Treasurer: Jackie Wright
Secretary: Tami Vest
Video Ministry:
Maisy Harris
Mike Wright
St. John's United Church of Christ
"No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey; you are welcome as one of Christ's beloved!"
7031 S. East St.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Office Hours:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday
(317) 881-2353
pastor@stjohns-indianapolis.org
secretary@stjohns-indianapolis.org
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