Ministry Team

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. - Philippians 1:6 (NLT)

  • Rev. Bill Kinnan - Interim

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  • Rev. Joel Higginbotham

    Assistant Pastor of Youth and Young Adults
    Pastor Joel joined the Lakeport Wesleyan ministry team in July of 2014. He is married to his bride, Jessica and they have two sons, Noah and Micah, who keep things lively at home. The Higginbothams hail from Marion, Indiana and are high school sweethearts. Joel  graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University and Jessica graduated from Western International University. Joel also received his  Master's of Divinity from Wesley Seminary at IWU in 2013. Joel is passionate about ministry to youth and young adults. Joel enjoys being outside, loves to cook, eat bbq, and spends his 'free time' with his two boys.

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  • Rev. Hanna Van Sickle

    Assistant Pastor of Children

    Pastor Hanna joined Lakeport Wesleyan Church in June of 2022. Hanna is married to her husband Jacob and together they have one son, Judah. Hanna grew up in the Blue Water area. In 2019 she graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with her a Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministries. She then graduated in 2021 from IWU with her Master’s in Practical Theology. Hanna is an outdoor enthusiast and loves to hike and climb. She is always ready for an adventure!

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  • Rev. Doug Studaker

    Pastor Doug has been appointed to the Lakeport Wesleyan ministry team since 2012. Doug was ordained in 2008. He is married to his best friend and teammate in ministry, Connie. They have 2 adult children, daughter Harmony Marie and son and daughter-in-law, Doug II and Tricia. They have 2 grandchildren James and Kaitlin. Doug's hobbies are exercise, following the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, and Michigan State Spartans. He is also a huge fan of his family.

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