Staff – The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Indiana

Rev. Dr. Christal Williams – Regional Minister

Dr. Christal is a graduate of Jarvis Christian University (Hawkins, TX) and Christian Theological Seminary (Indianapolis, IN). She received her Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. She is a Trustee of Christian Theological Seminary and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Christian Church Foundation and the Board of

Rev. Cheryl Russell Kunkel – Associate Regional Minister

Rev. Cheryl Russell Kunkel is a native of Indiana and a lifelong member of the Disciples of Christ. She serves as Associate Regional Minister in the Christian Church in Indiana. Her work includes staffing the Region’s Faith Formation Commission, Indiana Women’s Council, and clergy care and support. Cheryl has a Bachelor of Education degree from Eureka College

Rev. Anita M. Cobb – quest: A Journey of Faith Program Director

Rev. Anita M. Cobb is an Indiana native and a lifelong member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Rev. Cobb has been in active ministry for the past 25 years and has served several churches within the Indiana Region ( Glendale Christian Church – Interim Pastor, Amazing Grace Christian Church – Associate Pastor, and

Sarah Riester – FLOURISH! Program Coordinator and Office Manager

Sarah Riester comes to the staff of the Christian Church in Indiana with past experience in the Division of Overseas Ministries/Global Ministries and having worked on the 1998 Quadrennial Assembly. Sarah holds primary responsibility for the FLOURISH! Program and works with donations given for the work of the region. Sarah is a graduate of Transylvania University with a

Candace Boyd Simmons – Reconciliation Program Coordinator & Ministry Associate

Candace began her work with the Indiana region in March of 2015 as a Ministry Associate. Her work supports the Commission on Ministry and coordinates the Reconciliation Program for the Region. An Indiana native, Candace is a graduate of Lawrence North High School and holds degrees in Organizational Management and Non Profit Leadership from Huntington

Krista Hunter- Ministry Associate

Krista Hunter joins the regional staff as a Ministry Associate. Krista has attended a Disciples congregation since the age of three. She is the wife of Rev. Kyle Hunter, Senior Minister at Speedway Christian Church. Krista has a B.S. in General Studies from IUPUI. After being a stay at home mom for the past six