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Ray & Pam Austin Region #1 Director

Ray Austin Bio

Personal Testimony

I grew up with both of my grandfathers being (Pilgrim Holiness) Wesleyan pastors. My parents got saved when I was 12 years old.

Following a Youth Convention in St. Louis in 1974 I gave my life to the Lord. 15 months later God called me into ministry.

I graduated from Bible College in 1981 and began ministry. My first church was South Central Wesleyan church in Terre Haute.

I was ordained in 1984.

I served as Director of the District Board of Ministerial Development for 6 years. I also served on the Church Multiplication Board for 8 years.

My wife Pam is a Medical Technologist and works in hospital labs. We have 3 grown sons and 9 grandchildren.

Professional Data:

1977-1981. Graduated from Circleville Bible College w/Bachelors Degree in Christian Ministries

1981-1984. Served as Assistant Pastor (1 year) and pastor for 2 years @ South Central Wesleyan Church in Terre Haute, IN

1984-1986 Youth pastor at First Wesleyan Church in Alexandria, LA

1986-1987 Lead pastor at Bayou Wesleyan Church in Bayou La Batre, AL

1987-1991 Lead pastor at Ft. Myers East Wesleyan Church in Ft. Myers, FL

1991-1993 Assistant/Youth pastor at Hope Wesleyan Church in Naples, FL

1993-2006 Lead pastor at Warren Park Wesleyan Church in Indianapolis, IN

1994-1998 Graduated w/Master of Arts Degree at Indiana Wesleyan University

2006-2013 Assistant pastor at Faith Wesleyan Church in Terre Haute, IN

2013-2017 Lead pastor at Faith Wesleyan Church in Terre Haute, IN

2017-present Lead pastor at Forest Hills Wesleyan Church in Evansville, IN

Chuck & Jill Morgan Region #2 Director

John & Shanda Croft Region #3 Director

Doug & Sherri Preston Region #4 Director & District Superintendent

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Doug Preston Bio

Personal Testimony

I was raised in a Christian home. As a child, I attended the Bible Covenant Church in Greensburg. I became a Christian at a young age. However, I drifted away from the Lord for many years. But God continued to woo me back. I am so thankful for His faithfulness to me!

I returned to the Lord in 1990 and have dedicated my life to Him since. God called me to the ministry at a very young age, but I did not answer that call until 2004 when I began my ministerial training at Indiana Wesleyan University. I was ordained by the Wesleyan Church in 2009.

Prior to being called to LifeLine Wesleyan Church (formerly Greensburg Wesleyan Church), I pastored 2 years at New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Shelbyville, IN. I have been the lead pastor at LifeLine since 2006.

I have been chair of the district's Church Multiplication Committee for 5 years and have been a member of the DBA for 3 years.

My wife, Sherri, is a retired educator and partners with me in ministry. We have two daughters and five grandchildren, all of Greensburg.

Professional Data

Trucking Industry, 1978 - 1997
Indiana Wesleyan University - pursuing a Business degree, 2003 - 2004
Plant Manager of Old Hickory Furniture, 1998 - 2005
New Hope Church of the Nazarene pastor, 2004 - 2006
Greensburg Community Schools (Bus Driver), 2007 - present
LifeLine Wesleyan Church pastor, 2006 - present

Cindy & Steve Caniff Administrative Assistant

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Cindy Caniff Bio

Personal Testimony

I grew up on a dairy farm in southern Indiana where I learned how to work. My parents raised us in a Christian home, taught us how to love Jesus, and took us to church almost every time the doors were open…something I do not take for granted.
I attended God’s Bible School and College in Cincinnati, OH, and graduated with a BA in Church Music. I married Steve in 2006. He started pastoring the Salem Wesleyan Church in January 2006 and we have been there since.

I have worked as the Administrative Assistant for this great district since June of 2006. I love serving Jesus and our pastors through this job.

Ray & Pam Austin Region #1 Director

Chuck & Jill Morgan Region #2 Director

John & Shanda Croft Region #3 Director

Doug & Sherri Preston Region #4 Director & District Superintendent

Cindy & Steve Caniff Administrative Assistant

Indiana South District

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