Vern has been serving as our music director since April 2021. Vern received his bachelors degree in Music Education in 2014 from Anderson University. He also graduated with his Masters degree in Vocal Performance in 2017 from North Park University in Chicago. He loves the members of our congregation and has spent years assisting the music department and serving as an Elder. Vern holds a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance and has been “performing” in church since 4th grade. He has completed internships in music ministry within the Church of God denomination in 2 states and was a a paid singer and choral section leader in Chicago for 3 years before moving back to Indiana with his wife, Kasi. Classically trained in voice but very flexible, Vern sings everything from opera to musical theatre to contemporary praise music. He also loves choral conducting and choosing pieces to make other people shine for the Lord. Vern is originally from Pekin, Illinois, and loves to visit his parents and cat.