People in Evansville struggle with financial, educational, relational, emotional, or spiritual barriers, causing adverse effects on their lives and those around them.
The Evansville Christian Life Center was formed over 30 years ago to help those struggling to get ahead and stay ahead. When a nearly 100-year-old monastery building was given to Bethel Church in 1986, our work of restoring people from need to potential in Christ began.
This work has grown to include hundreds of area churches, businesses, organizations, and thousands of individuals (like you!) who join together as volunteers, donors, clients, and staff to strengthen families with a stronger foundation.
Many who go through these services move forward and then make a difference in the lives around them.
Ashley Green Board President
Educator, Mentor, Volunteer
Jody Smith Vice President
828 Properties, LLC, President
Austin Graber Treasurer
Harding, Shymanski & Company
Brian Hancock
Senior Account Executive, EPIC Brokers
Kyle Kempf
Commercial Loan Officer, Indiana Members Credit
Nikki Moore
Liberty Wealth Services
Julie Dingman Former Board President
Vice President of Ambulatory Practices and COO, Deaconess Clinic
Todd Maurer Secretary
Berry Global Inc.
Terry Wheeler
Senior Vice President – Wealth Management, Merrill Lynch
Jill Scholl
Information Security Director and Privacy Officer, Old National Bank
Gregg Maurer
Director of Field Operations, Centerpoint
Emeritus Board Members:
- E. Lynn Johnson Retired, Bristol Meyers Squibb
- Steve Bass Merrill Lynch
- Rev. David Schwambach Pastor, Bethel Temple Church
- Steve Gorman Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch
- C. Mark Hubbard President, Evansville Sheet Metal Works
- Brad Hill Evansville Police Department
- Holly Gillespie Executive Director, First Christian Church
- Jim Keck Realtor, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
- Janet Heldt Baas Retired Foundation President, SVP, Old National Bank
- James Peters II Business Owner
- David Papariella P.S.C. Vice President, CPA, Harding, Shymanski & Company
- Josey Falconer
- Joe Manzo Director of Finance, American Water
Raven Pirtle
APRN, Nurse Practitioner
Melanie Dixon
RN
At the Evansville Christian Life Center, a job is more than just a role, it’s a calling. We’re a team of compassionate, mission-driven individuals working together to walk alongside those facing life’s toughest challenges. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a community that leads with hope, dignity, and love, we’d love to meet you.
Facilitates Truth Talk presentations utilizing Creating Positive Relationship (CPR) curriculum with an abstinence based, whole person health teaching approach in public and private school settings, community organizations, and church youth groups.
Directs the daily operations of the Clothing Resource Department and other gift-in-kind donations with emphasis on fulfilling the objectives of these services as established by the ECLC. Maintains the order and appearance of the Clothing Resource area to assure a safe, effective and efficient distribution process.
The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the individual major donor program to meet the organization’s major gifts fundraising goals and build the individual donor base. Major gifts are defined as more intimate giving relationships typically giving or capacity to give over $1000 per year or in singular giving levels. Typically focused on individual relationships but could be directed to corporate or foundation relationships if needed. This role involves direct solicitation of gifts and coordination of donor meetings with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Development staff.
The Dental Hygienist promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis. This includes
providing oral cancer screening, performing radiographic studies, and charting conditions of
decay and disease.
GAIN Success Coach coordinates the “Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World” program at the Evansville Christian Life Center, walking alongside families on their path to self-sufficiency. This role provides case management, coordinates volunteers, and partners with local agencies to ensure participants receive the resources, support, and guidance they need to move forward.