“Deacons likewise must … hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then if they prove themselves blameless let them serve as deacons. ” – I Timothy 3:9-10

 

Jon Chisum

Jon is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife Katie have two sons, Simon and Jasper. Jon and Katie grew up together in the same Baptist church in the Seattle area. In 2006 Jon moved to Colorado to pursue graduate studies. In 2010, he and Katie were married, then moved to Boston in 2012. While in Boston they attended a Reformed Baptist church where Jon began to study reformed theology for the first time. In 2015 the family moved to South Bend and found a home at MCPC, where they were initially drawn by the preaching of the word but soon realized the immense blessing of the complete liturgy and of living life together with the MCPC community. In 2019 both Simon and Jasper were baptised and since that time Jon and Katie have found immense comfort in raising covenant children. The family lives in a 135 year old home just north of Downtown South Bend where they have the joy of living just down the street from the Caylor House ministries. Jon loves astronomy and space, mountains and the ocean (sometimes he really misses the beauty of the Pacific Northwest), hiking, cycling, and camping. When he cannot travel or camp he settles for backyard tents, bonfires, and BBQ.  

Matthew Smith

Matthew and his wife Julie were married in August 2012 and have three children. Matthew was born and raised in Northwest Indiana, where some of his family still live. After graduating from Calvin University (fka Calvin College) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he and his wife moved to South Bend in September 2013. Matthew is a civil engineer and Director of Engineering for Anchor Construction, a commercial and industrial design-build general contractor. He enjoys singing, spending time with his family, and going to the movie theater. Matthew feels called to use his skills and expertise both to help maintain the physical wellbeing of the church building and grounds and to participate in being God’s hands and feet in showing mercy to those in need.

Hugh Lynn

Hugh is an industrial engineer for FedEx. He and his wife, Rachael were married in June 1999. They have five children, Abby, Aiden, Audrey, Ava, and Andrew. They moved from Memphis, Tennessee, to South Bend in August 2009. “On our first visit, Pastor Peter invited us to their home for lunch. We were astonished that someone would invite strangers into their home so readily! We have really been blessed by the singing of Psalms and hymns, the faithful preaching of the Word, the encouragement of the Sacraments, and the friendship and fellowship of the people of God at Michiana Covenant Church. 

 

Bob Taylor Deacon Emeritus

Bob was born in South Bend, but has lived most of his life in Texas. For him, the Reformed view of the Bible, and Reformed sensibilities about worship, have been freeing and invigorating. Bob hopes his experience of having lived with serious disabilities since childhood, and of having to surmount the many additional challenges from other sources which such a life brings with it, give him a perspective and a sensitivity which will serve his responsibilities as a deacon well.

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