STAFF and LEADERS
The Christian Church, Disciples of Christ believe that ALL people are called as ministers.
Below is a list of both ordained and lay ministers who serve Independence Christian Church faithfully.
Rev. Dr. Olivia Bryan Updegrove, Pastor
Rev. Dr. Updegrove is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
She attended seminary at Lexington Theological Seminary and completed her doctoral
work at Claremont School of Theology with an emphasis in preaching. She has worked
with kids, youth, and young adults at various stages of her ministry, and has a deep
passion for biblical education for all ages as a foundation for deeper spiritual growth.
She is the children's book author for What is God? Who is Jesus? and What is Holy?
Erin Arlinghaus, Administrator
Betty Williams, Music Leader
Semi-retired from 40+ years of Income Tax Preparation, Married to Ken for 57 years, have 3 daughters, 9 grandkids, & 3 great granddaughters. Enjoy music, quilting, traveling (all 50 states).
Marjorie Heeger, Accompianist
Marjorie has been teaching and playing the piano most of her life. She was a music major at Georgetown College.
Susan Lynch, Custodian Duties
Marty Elam, Sound/Tech
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