Broadway Committees and Officers – 2010

clergy
Mike Mather Rev. Mike Mather - Senior Pastor: Rev. Mather (Mike or Michael to his friends and family) has been one of the pastors at Broadway since 2003. It is his second tenure here. He served here from 1986-1991. Then he was sent to serve another church named Broadway in South Bend. Then he was sent back to this Broadway in 2003 (the Bishop thinks he can only serve churches named Broadway). Mike is married to Kathy and they have two sons -- Jordan and Conor. Mike loves the witness to the Gospel made by the people of Broadway and the privilege of serving as one of their pastors. He also works with congregations around the country, sometimes with a group called "Partners for Sacred Places" and also serves as a consultant for Asset Based Community Development - among secular and religious communities and organizations. Mike is the author of a booklet entitled "Sharing Stories, Shaping Community" and numerous articles in a variety of publications. Email
Rachel Dr. Rachel Metheny - Associate Pastor: Rev. Rachel has been around Broadway for over 12 years. She first served as the urban intern while attending Christian Theological Seminary (1990-1994). She returned in 1999, to serve as one of the pastors. She is excited to work again with familiar faces, to serve a church where there is real spiritual depth, and to worship with her family. In her spare time, Rachel loves to read, take walks, cook, and spend time with her family, which also includes 3 dogs and 1 cat. Email
Rev. Wood Rev. Cynthia Wood: The newest member of our pastoral staff is Rev. Cynthia Wood. A native of Indiana, she has spent her life in the Indianapolis area. She is at once a Pastor’s wife, sister, mother, grandmother, Critical care nurse, and ordained Deacon. Her passion in the parish is to serve as a bridge linking the needs of the world, with the people of the church, reminding all that we are called to service as disciples of Jesus Christ, wherever we live, work and play. In her free time, Cindy loves to spend time with Scott and Gracie, the big brown bear of a 70- pound puppy. She (Cindy, not the dog) walks and reads, enjoys travel, and loves all five of her grandchildren. Email
interns
Glenda Survance: Email
staff
Darlene Darlene Aquirre - Administrative Assistant Emeritus: Darlene has worked at Broadway for 23 years. She says that, "Broadway is a wonderful place to be because of the love and acceptance of all people." Her favorite Scripture is Hebrews 13:2: "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unaware." Email
Schuyler Brinson - Organist: Email
Duane Carlisle - Youth Minister: Duane Carlisle has been a member of Broadway since 2000. He and his partner, Todd Pickard, have two beautiful children, Daniel and Marimar. Duane has been blessed with being a full time, stay at home dad for the past several years and now has the privilege of working with the children, youth and families in the parish. In his spare time he loves to make pottery in his home studio and also enjoys cooking and entertaining. What Duane loves most about Broadway is the way it celebrates all people and values their gifts and talents. Email
Randy Randy Ficklin - Custodial Staff: Randy is a custodian at Broadway. He was born in Mississippi and moved to Indianapolis in 1975. Randy has a 15 year old son, and likes fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends. "It's a real pleasure working for BUMC." Email
Charles Johnson - Custodial Staff: Email
Karen Karen McAleavey - Administrative Assistant: Karen and her husband, Marc, became Mapleton Fall Creek neighbors in September 2003 when they purchased a home just four blocks from the church. After stumbling across a Jubilee Summer Program photography exhibit in the Glendale Mall in the summer of 2005, they began attending Broadway and became members just a few months later. Karen is a graduate of Butler University and spent six years in the commercial real estate field before changing career paths. Now Karen is excited to join Broadway's staff as an administrative assistant with her own assistant--her infant son, Max! If you're ever in the church office, be sure to drop by and say, "Hello!" Email
Dave Dave Morton; Ed. S. - Minister of Music: Dave is new to Broadway and fills his daytime hours as department chair for the performing arts for choir, dance , drama and the electronic music lab at Lawrence North High School. He is very excited to work with the good people of Broadway to include music as a large part of everyone's spiritual life. Dave would like to see everyone involved with the music of the church whether singing, ringing, dancing or theatrical interpretation. Please feel free to contact him at any time to join the fun in participating in one of our worship services. Email
Cathy Cathy Pilarski - Facilities Manager: Email
Eric Eric Sarver - Roving Connector: Email
volunteers
Ann Chernish - Lay Leader:
Barb Taylor - Worship Environment Coordinator:
Jim F Jim Fore - Web-servant / Minister of Sound and Light: Jim came to Broadway in the early 1990s after visiting several churches looking for a church that embraces his beliefs. He has worked in the telecommunication business for many years. In 1997 he started volunteering as the sound tech for the 10:45 worship service. He recently received his Masters in Media Arts and Science focusing on multimedia and web design. Jim became responsible for Broadway's website during the summer of 2006 and is the process of implementing new features. Email
De'Amon De'Amon Harges - Roving Listener and Clarian Grant for Gardening Email