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
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
Todd Maurer, Secretary
Amcor
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
- Susan Brumley COO, Central Region Deaconess Health System
- 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
Melanie Dixon Jill Schimmell Bailey Schulz
RN Nurse Manager Administrative Assistant
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 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 Program Administrator 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.