Leadership

Kyle is the Lead Pastor at The Life Center. Kyle answered God's call on his life to go into pastoral ministry in late 2019. Kyle began his pastor ministry experience at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, a small rural congregation where Kyle served as the preaching pastor for 2.5 years ending with shepherding the congregation through the closure process in early 2022. While this experience was challenging, God's called on Kyle's life lead him forward. Having grown up in the Church, both Kyle and his wife Kirstie are ministry partners who have served in various leadership roles in church ministry throughout their lives. Kyle and Kirstie married in 2017, and welcomed the birth of their first born, Lincoln, in 2020 and their second son, Benjamin, in 2022.      

"Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”" - Isaiah 6:8 This verse has defined Kyle and Kirstie’s ministry as they have continually been led by the Spirit into places they would say are out of their comfort zone. But this is the life of a disciple of Christ. Kyle and Kirstie are excited to be in ministry at The Life Center as God leads His people into the uncomfortable spaces of this world to share His love, peace, and  the salvation made possible in Jesus. 

Bobbi currently oversees our Worship and Discipleship Ministries. She has spent over 10 years in ministry with youth and music, and she has recently stepped into a new season as she begins education to become an ordained deacon. In 2010, Bobbi married her best friend, Matt who is her strong supporter and teammate in everything she does, especially within ministry. Together, they have one son, whom they adopted from Ethiopia in 2018.

With a strong desire to make an impact within this world and the community she serves, Bobbi has an enthusiasm for music, discipleship, missions, and travel. She has spent many years allowing God to call her from her comfort zone in passion and pursuit of Him. She desires to continue using all her gifts to help further God’s kingdom and make a difference in the lives of those around her. 

Amy coordinates all the family ministries, from infants all the way through young adults and family units. After graduating from Ball State University in 2005 with a degree in Elementary Education, she served as the Executive Assistant for a non-profit ministry and local church in Greenwood, IN.  In 2011, God led her back to Goshen, where she met her husband Jon and began her ten year teaching career. They married in 2016 and have one daughter. Together they enjoy many outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, and biking!  

Proverbs 22:6 is Amy's prayer and aim in all she does for Life Center Families!  Her goal is to help empower and equip families to continue the ministry that happens on Sundays and Wednesdays at home so as children grow, they will be able to stand strong in their faith and not depart from the foundation that has been laid!

Garry Anglemyer works part-time as our Willing Hands Ministry Director. He is married to Kathy, and they have three adult children. Their son, Barry, is married with two kids. Their son, Kelly, lives in Goshen with his wife and son. Their daughter, Bobbi, is married to Matt Smith and they live in Wakarusa with their son.

Garry’s interests are motorcycles! He loves riding and racing motorcycles. His favorite hobby is enjoying his grandkids and granddogs!

Linda Ponce has been serving as Treasurer for local churches for years. Upon retiring from her full-time job, Linda began working for The Life Center part-time.

She graduated from National College of Education with a math/elementary education major. In her free time, she enjoys working in her yard and watching her grandchildren. She is married to Armando.

Jon Kauffman has been serving part-time as the Director of Technology since 2018. Jon also works full-time in the IT Department for Wa-Nee Community Schools.

He is married to his wife Amy and together, they have one daughter. In his free time, Jon enjoys camping, tearing apart old computers, and family trips to the local ice-cream shop!

Matt Smith has been serving part-time as the Director of Sound since 2017. Matt also works full-time for Wa-Nee Community Schools.

He is married to his wife Bobbi and together, they have one son In his free time, Matt enjoys working out, spending as much time as possible outdoors, and watching way too many cat videos!