Current CSF Board of Directors by Term

A 12-member Board of Directors, the FEC President and CSF President, and various FEC church leaders oversee the operation of CSF.

Officers

Our officers are elected by our Board of Directors. Four of our five officers also serve as members of our Board of Directors: Luke Shappell (Chair of the Board), Thomas Shaffer (Vice Chair), Gregory Doolin (Secretary) and Jennifer Lance (Treasurer).

Class of 2026

Douglas A. Bernath, age 67; Stryker, Ohio; Owner/Advisor, Freedom Investments and Insurance LLC, 2008 to present; Financial Advisor, FM Investments/Raymond James Brokerage, 2000 through 2008; Manager, Sky Investments and Insurance, 1998 through 2000; Agent/Sales Manager, Prudential Insurance Co., 1989 through 1998; Assoc. Degree, Marketing/Management, Northwest State Community College, Class of 1979; B.A. in Business Services, University of Toledo, Class of 1981.

Jennifer Lance, age 50; Leo, Indiana; Purchasing Supervisor, Nucor Building Systems, 2011 to present; Purchasing Agent, Nucor Building Systems, 2006 through 2011; Senior Buyer, Cooper Standard Automotive, 1997 through 2006; B.S. in Marketing and Human Resources, University of Findlay, Class of 1998; MBA, Indiana Wesleyan University, Class of 2001.

Thomas S. Shaffer, age 67; Vice Chair of the Board; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Business Development and Church Non-Profit Specialist, Michael Kinder & Sons, 2019 to Present; Executive Pastor, Pine Hills Church, 2011 through 2019; Executive Pastor, Northwoods Community Church, 1994 through 2011; Associate Pastor, Archbold Evangelical Church, 1985 through 1993; Youth Pastor, Fairview Missionary Church, 1982 through 1985; B.S. in Bible and Christian Education, Fort Wayne Bible College/Taylor University, Class of 1982.

Class of 2027

Jack McCarley, age 71; Wauseon, Ohio; Retired from 2013 to Present; Accounting and Finance, General Motors Company, 1981 through 2013; Sales, Standard Glove Company, 1978 through 1981; Certified Management Accountant, Institute of Management Accounting, Class of 1990; B.A., Siena Heights University, Class of 1978.

Alex Ruhter, age 37; Edmund, Oklahoma; Founder and CEO, Cabaire, LLC, 2021 to Present; Lead Pastor, Wave Community Church, 2015 through 2020; Church Planting Resident, Crossroads Church, 2014 through 2015; Pastoral Intern, Grace Crossing Church, 2013 through 2014; Owner, Quality Hood and Duct Cleaning, LLC, 2011 though 2013; Bank Teller, Bank of America, 2010 through 2011; Assistant Store Manager/Interim Manager, RadioShack, 2007 through 2010; B.A. Wichita State University, Class of 2011

Jonathan P. Steiner, age 64; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Retired from 2024 to Present; Senior Vice President and Manager of the Wealth Advisory Group, Lake City Bank, 2010 through 2024; Founder and Sole Member, Black Lake Advisors, LLC, 2009 through 2010; Holland City President, Mercantile Bank of Michigan, 2003 through 2009; Senior Vice President, STAR Financial Bank, 2000 through 2003; Vice President, Bank One, 1993 through 2000; Corporate Banking Officer, Old Kent Bank, 1985 through 1993; B.A. Business Administration, Taylor University, Class of 1984; M.B.A., Western Michigan University, Class of 1989.

Class of 2028

James Gregory Doolin, age 59; Secretary; Peoria, Illinois; Director of Preconstruction Services, O’Shea Builders from 2013 to Present; President, Design Solutions Group, LLC, 2008 through 2022; Senior Project Manager, Design-Build Director, Peoria Metro Construction, 2009 through 2013; Senior Engineering Project Team Leader, Caterpillar, Inc., 2007 through 2009; Vice President of Design-Build, River City Design Group, LLC, 1997 through 2007; Architect, LZT Assoc., 1988 through 1997; Bachelor of Architecture, University of Illinois, School of Architecture, Class of 1990; Masters of Architecture, School of Architecture, Class of 1992.

G. Todd Parmenter, age 64; Peoria, Illinois; Executive Pastor of Operations, Northwoods Community Church, 2012 to Present; Professional Driver, Williams National Lease from 2009 to 2012; Executive Minister, Lincoln Christian Church from 2004 to 2009; Plant Operations Manager, Qualitex Co. from 1993 to 2004. Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Trinity International University, Class of 1999, Associate of Applied Science, Equine Management, Class of 1990, Non-Commissioned Officer school, Class of 1987.

Luke Shappell, age 44; Chair of the Board; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Integrity Financial & Tax Consulting, 2012 to Present; Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lender, Private Banker, Tower Bank & Trust Co., 2006 through 2012; Assistant Manager, Fastenal Industrial and Construction Supplies from 2001 through 2006; B.A. in Finance, Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne, Class of 2006.

President of FEC

Nate Hamblin, age 49; President of the Fellowship of Evangelical Church, 2025 to Current; Executive Director, FEC, 2021 through 2025; Planting and Lead Pastor, Neighborhood Church 2015 through 2020; Campus Pastor, Associate Pastor, Youth Pastor, Crossroads Evangelical Church, 2004 through 2015; Youth Pastor, First Brethren Church, 1999 through 2004; Master of Arts, Youth Ministry, Huntington University, Class of 2008; Bachelor of Science, Youth Ministry, Huntington College, Class of 1999.

President of CSF

Bruce Wright, age 69; Fort Wayne, Indiana; President, Christian Service Foundation, 2022 to Current; Senior Vice President, Lake City Bank from 1998 to 2022; Management trainee, Vice President and Regional Manager, Fort Wayne National Bank from 1980 through 1998; B.A. in Business Administration, Taylor University Upland, Class of 1979; Graduate School of Banking, University of Wisconsin, Class of 1989.