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Pastor Mike Beezley

Pastor Mike is scheduled to preach on the fifth Sundays of the month. He sensed God calling him into pastoral ministy when he was a lay member at Celebration Church. He left Celebration to serve as pastor at Talma United Methodist Church in January 2006 and was reappointed to Clunette United Methodist Church in June 2007 where he still is. In the fall of 2020 he returned to Celebration to help guide the church as well as lead a team of preachers who share the pulpit for Sunday morning services. He lives in Leesburg with his wife Hope and daughter Ella. Pastor Mike completed his studies in the United Methodist Indiana Course of Study school through Garrett Theological Seminary. In addition to pastoring our church and Clunette, he also pastors the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Atwood. In his spare time Pastor Mike enjoys spending time with his family, performing as lead singer and ukulele strummer in his acoustic duo Beez and the Rocker, watching his daughter play basketball, and Bible journaling with his wife.

"Celebration Church is a special place to me. It's where God called me into ministry. He works mysteriously, as now He's brought me back to my sending church to help guide it. I believe God is not done yet with this church! Thank you, Jesus, for allowing me to come back and be a part of what you are doing here!"

-Pastor Mike
mike.beezley@inumc.org

Pastor David Schramm

Pastor David is a retired Elder scheduled to preach on the fourth Sunday of the month.

Rickey Bevely

Rickey is a Certified Lay Speaker scheduled to preach on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. He is a member of Celebration Church.

Jeff Gelbaugh

Jeff is a Certified Lay Speaker scheduled to preach on the third Sunday of the month. He is also a member of Clunette United Methodist Church.

Doug Wise

Doug is a Certified Lay Speaker who preaches occasionally. He is also a member of Packerton United Methodist Church.