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About
Us

Catalyst Church started with the idea of a place to help spark a change within people looking for something deeper in their lives.

What We Believe

We believe in fellowship, making disciples and being a community of Kingdom workers. We desire everyone around us, from all backgrounds and walks of life, to experience the amazing love of Christ.

God has blessed us all with unique talents and strengths to use for His glory. We strive to reflect the Catalyst mission to spread God’s word and love throughout the communities in which we live, work and play.

From Catalyst Communities to social events to serving opportunities, Catalyst has an abundance of opportunities to make you feel connected and growing in your faith, while furthering God’s Kingdom.

We want each person who walks through the Catalyst doors to experience life-altering spiritual growth. Whether you have never been to church before, or have been walking with Christ as long as you can remember, our goal is to meet you where you are, and help you cultivate a deeper understanding and relationship with Christ.

Meet the
Team

Pastors

Josh Deeter

Josh Deeter

Lead Pastor

Paula Spear

Paula Spear

Executive Pastor

Staff

Diana Frank

Diana Frank

Director of
Operations

Austen Michael

Austen Michael

Director of
Student Ministries

Heather Webster

Heather Webster

Director of
Kids Ministries

Izzy Wignall

Izzy Wignall

Director
of Worship Arts

Caroline DeRolf

Caroline DeRolf

Admin/Communications
Assistant

Michelle Kalasa

Michelle Kalasa

Discipleship
Intern

Elisa Mendiola

Elisa Mendiola

Youth Ministries
Assistant

Noelle Loller

Noelle Loller

Kids Ministry
Assistant

Elders

Our Catalyst Elders assist Pastor Josh & our pastoral team in providing for the needs of the church. In addition to overseeing and guiding the vision/mission, finances, systems, and pastoral health of Catalyst Church, they guide the leadership structure for Catalyst.

Carl Addison

Carl Addison

Elder

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Linda Wilson

Elder

Mimi Klotz

Mimi Klotz

Elder

Brent Crabtree

Brent Crabtree

Elder

Mike Barker

Mike Barker

Elder

Adam Crosby

Adam Crosby

Elder

Ministry Leaders

Stacey Bowers

Outreach
& Partnerships

Joe and Lisa Davis

Joe & Lisa Davis

Directors of
Engagement

Russ Mejeur

Director
of Technology

Jason Varner

Teaching Team
Member

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Jason Nelson

Teaching Team
Member

Josh Deeter

Josh Deeter

Pastor Josh enjoys teaching the Bible, leading the church and introducing people to Jesus. Josh has earned a bachelor’s degree in Bible and Religion from Anderson University and has a Master’s of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School at Samford University. He loves his wife Emily, children Judah, Evelyn and JT and his Golden Retriever named Opal.

Paula Spear

Paula Spear

Pastor Paula Spear is dedicated to serving the church by utilizing her administration and relational skills. She is a graduate of Anderson University and is ordained in the Church of God (Anderson, IN). Throughout her ministry, Paula has served churches in Indiana, Arizona, Ohio, and Florida. Previously, she worked as a consultant and Children’s Pastor at Catalyst Church. In her free time, Paula enjoys baking and spending time with her family, which includes her husband Kevin, their son Garrett, their daughter Mariah, and their son-in-law Zackary.

Diana Frank

Diana Frank

Diana enjoys creating graphics to effectively communicate information to the people of Catalyst. She’s also been known to find bargains to keep our space looking nice. Diana earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from Anderson University. She loves spending time with her friends and her family: husband Chad, children Colton, Hudson, and Arden, and their newfypoo, Murphy.

Austen Michael

Austen Michael

Austen is a Pendleton Heights Alumni who grew up in the Madison county community. He takes an active role in multiple ministries around the area and has a passion for helping to encourage and teach our upcoming generations. Austen focuses these efforts through the teachings of Jesus and strives to help our students grow a personal connection with God that will carry them later in life.

Heather Webster

Heather Webster

Heather graduated from Anderson University with a degree in Elementary Education. She has a deep love for working with children and a passion for nurturing leaders while helping people feel truly connected. Heather and her husband Ryan are proud parents to three children: Braydon, Mallory, and Luke. She is devoted to her family, actively engaged in the community, and enjoys exploring new places through her love of travel.

Izzy Wignall

Izzy Wignall

Izzy is passionate about shepherding singers and musicians while also fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. Izzy earned his bachelor’s degree in Audio Engineering and Commercial Music (double-major) from Greenville College. Izzy’s wife Kellie, their three kids (Luca, Imogen, and Ira) and cat named Miss live in Carmel, Indiana.

Caroline DeRolf

Caroline DeRolf

Caroline is a current Anderson University student with a heart for ministry and a passion for serving. Currently pursuing a degree in Computer and Data Science, Caroline is eager to grow both academically and spiritually while servine behind the scenes at Catalyst.

Michelle Kalasa

Michelle Kalasa

Michelle is passionate about discipleship, helping others grow in their faith, and enjoys teaching the Bible. Michelle holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering from Zhejiang University of Technology and a Master of Divinity from Anderson University. Michelle is close to her family and loves them deeply.

Elisa Mendiola

Elisa Mendiola

Elisa is an Anderson University alumni who studied Bible and Religion, and English Education. She currently is an English teacher at Anderson Preparatory Academy and enjoys reading in her free time. Elisa is passionate about guiding Catalyst as they walk their faith journeys, and to be a compassionate leader to those students.

Noelle Loller

Noelle Loller

Noelle is a 2nd grade teacher at Lapel Elementary School. She enjoys teaching children and having the opportunity to work with the amazing kids at Catalyst Church. Noelle earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a minor in special education at Anderson University.

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Interested in Serving?

Let us help connect you to the opportunities available at Catalyst to live out your purpose and serve others. Learn more about our serving teams below.

Catalyst Kids (Infant-6th Grade)
The Catalyst Kids ministry is a wonderful place to get connected and make a difference in a child’s life. If you love to cuddle with babies, “sing” along with preschoolers, or lead a small group of elementary schoolers…we have a place for you.

Student Ministries (7th-12th Grade)
Our very active Youth Student ministry is always looking for leaders with positions ranging from hospitality coordinators, game masters, group leaders and more. Pouring into our kids in 7th grade and higher is a rewarding and fun experience.

Events
The events team works to bring Catalyst to the community and the community to Catalyst. There are plenty of service opportunities for anyone who loves to plan church-wide events or events that bless the Pendleton & Madison County community.

Hospitality
Our Hospitality team is tagged with the amazing opportunity to welcome members and guests into our Catalyst home each and every week. This team consists of individuals who help greet on Sundays as well as the Connections team that works during the week to follow up with guests from the Sunday before.

Worship
From playing an instrument to serving on audio/visual and logistics teams, the worship band & worship arts team is an amazing opportunity to use your talents to praise and glorify God, while blessing the church as you lead them to the same place of praise.

Marketing
The marketing team provides strategic oversight for church-wide marketing and communications as well as oversees the marketing and communication of the church’s brand and message through various media and events.

How Can We Pray For You?

Catalyst prayer team members, pastors, and elders want to pray for you. Please complete the form below with your prayer requests or praises and know that we will be lifting your requests to the Lord. Rest assured that your request will be held in strict confidence. If you would prefer to speak to someone directly please email prayer@catalystpendleton.org and a member of our team will be in contact with you.
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