“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

Matthew Smith

Matthew and his wife Julie have three children. He was born and raised in Northwest Indiana. Matthew is a civil engineer and Principal at Anchor Construction. 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.

Bob Shank

Bob was born, raised, and lived in Virginia.
Moving to Northwest Indiana in 2021, and filling a role (or two) in the church was not his plan, but soon became part of it, because he became more and more aware of his own need for the strong community that exists within MCPC. Bob was ordained to the role of deacon in 2024.
Semi-retired since 2016, Bob fills the role of Bookkeeper and Deacon Treasurer for MCPC. 

Johnny Waldrop

Johnny began attending MCPC in the fall of 2020. Since then he has been involved with the youth group and, since 2024 has served as a deacon. He is currently a PhD student in philosophy at the University of Notre Dame as well as an MDiv student at Mid America Reformed Seminary. If telling jokes and playing air drums don’t count, then he has no hobbies. 

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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