CJ Powell
LEAD MINISTER

CJ grew up in South Bend, IN with his mother, father, and siblings. As he grew up, his home church prepared him for Bible college, where he would study Bible Theology and Christian Ministries. Outside of education and ministry, CJ enjoys exercising, hanging out with family and friends, camping trips, and he loves starting each morning with a cup of coffee.

He met Val at Michiana Camp and married her after building a strong friendship during his college years. They love each minute they spend together, whether it is streaming Netflix, grabbing a bite from a restaurant, or trying something new. As CJ loves to say, they make a great team.

His passion in ministry is helping people take their next step. This began as he stepped into his first ministry over teens and continued to grow as he worked with young adults. Some of his favorite things to do is lead small groups, Bible studies, and aid in service projects. Above all else, his greatest blessings are witnessing individuals give their lives to Christ.

Kay salter
worship MINISTER

A native of Huntington, Indiana, Kay holds a degree in Marketing Communications Management, and is completing her vocal coaching certification in contemporary worship with GMA Covenant award-winning artist Charmaine Brown. Kay provides private voice lessons from her home studio, is a lover of all things harmony, and is a seasoned worship leader and vocal director. 

As a member of the local women's trio, One Faith, Kay has traveled throughout the U.S. leading worship for church services, events, and women's conferences -- highlighted by leading worship while on a tour of Israel. Serving in multiple worship leadership roles throughout her life, Kay continues to follow God’s calling to use her gifts and passion to equip and develop teams while leading others in dynamic, meaningful worship.
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Kay met her husband, DeWayne, in high school band. The Salters live in southwest Fort Wayne with their fur-baby, Lucy. They are the parents of a daughter, Kirsten, who they adopted from Guatemala. In her spare time, you may find Kay baking up some sweet treats for family and friends in her side baking business, KAYKE.

Jim Leinbaugh

Technology director

Jim has lived in Fort Wayne since high school after moving all over the midwest during his childhood.  He has been a video producer and director since the early 80’s - long before YouTube and Instagram! It has been his pleasure to provide media resources to a number of national, international and non-profit organizations over the years.

Jim and his wife, Jolene, have been married for over 30 years, with four children now out on their own and serving in the United States Air Force.  Jim and Jolene are both PKs (preacher’s kids) and were brought up in the church.  From stacking chairs and folding programs to leading various ministries, church has always been the core of their life together.  Jim was ordained into full-time ministry in 2008 and Jolene is a Biblical Counselor.

Jim is passionate about using the tools of technology to help spread the Gospel and foster a non-distracting worship experience in the local church.  When not working or serving, you’ll probably find Jim and Jolene camping in the great outdoors or busy with a home or auto restoration project.