Michael Kramer - Lead Pastor
Katherine Kramer - Executive Administrator & Communications
Michael and Katherine have been married for almost twenty years, and have four children – Judah (16), Sophie (14), Liam (11), and Ezra (9). Michael and Katherine met in Indianapolis. As a family, the Kramers love to read, watch murder mysteries, and recreate as a family, especially through outdoor activities. Katherine is a fitness instructor, and black belt in Karate. She is very outgoing and loves to be with people. Michael enjoys leading trips to Israel, the outdoors, running, woodworking, hunting, fishing, and spending time with His family. Michael and Katherine share a heart for disciple-making, missions and a desire to make meaningful connections with the community around them. Regarding education, Pastor Michael received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Management from Purdue University in Lafayette, IND (2003), a Master of Theology degree in New Testament Studies and Pastoral Ministries from Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas (2009), and both a Masters of Theology degree in Higher Education and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Leadership from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. (2015). Prior to Michael’s call to ministry, the Kramers were heavily involved with the Navigators and greatly enjoyed their time at Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs. Michael also has an understanding of the marketplace, working for GMAC and J.P. Morgan Chase. Professionally, Michael has served as Regional Director of Apartment Life, an evangelistic outreach in Atlanta, GA. He has been a Discipleship Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Southern IL, and Senior Pastor at Trinity Bible Church in Lafayette, LA. During his ministry journey, Pastor Michael also served as an adjunct professor at Southern Seminary. Pastor Michael loves to preach, teach, shepherd, and build leaders. He is also passionate about helping others begin a relationship with Christ, and grow deep in their relationship with Him.