Children Matter Most Team

Emma Bennett
Emma BennettChildren Matter Most Intern
Emma Bennett serves as the new intern for the Children Matter Most initiative. She is a senior at Indiana University studying Accounting, Finance, and Law/Ethics. Originally from New Jersey, Emma will be moving out to Chicago in the summer of 2022. Currently Emma volunteers at the Middleway House. Working with children has always been a passion of hers, which is part of why she is so excited to join this team. She look forward to helping with the various goals and initiatives of CMM and hopes to make an impact throughout her time here.
Susan D. Bennett
Susan D. BennettDirector of Public Relations Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home
susanb@iumch.org
317-213-4415
Ramie R. Cooney, Ph.D.
Ramie R. Cooney, Ph.D.Director of Children’s Ministry at St. Mark's United Methodist Church
rcooney@stmarkscarmel.org
317-846-4912
Sara Daniels
Sara DanielsDirector of Next Generation Ministry, Saint Joseph United Methodist Church
sdaniels@stjoemin.com
260-485-9681 x109
Lore Blinn Gibson
Lore Blinn GibsonConference Superintendent, Northwest District
lore.gibson@inumc.org
219-575-6234
Lennie E. Hawkins
Lennie E. HawkinsCertified Lay Servant; Director at Beachfront Dance School
hawk5680@aol.com
219-741-7661
Jen Huff
Jen HuffChair of Children Matter Most Initiative
jennifer.huff@inumc.org
317-924-1321
Christy Huston
Christy HustonExecutive Director Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home Foundation, Inc.
christyhuston@iumchf.org
317-775-0606
Suzanne Juncker
Suzanne JunckerPastor of Family Life and Children, Newburgh UMC
suzanne@newburghumc.org
812-572-7516
Leanne Ketcham
Leanne KetchamContent Specialist
leanne.ketcham@inumc.org
317-564-2597
Emily Krach
Emily KrachAssociate Director of Leadership Development - Emerging Leaders
emily.krach@inumc.org
317-564-2582
Angelo Mante
Angelo ManteExecutive Director, Alive Community Outreach
angelo@alivefw.org
260-305-0507
Zachary Manton
Zachary MantonSenior Pastor, Jasonville United Methodist Church
zachary.manton@inumc.org
765-480-8568

Edna May
Edna MayRetired School Principal
emjmay42@gmail.com
317-291-6926
Rev. Shannon Stringer
Rev. Shannon StringerDirector of Leadership Development
shannon.stringer@inumc.org
317-564-3238
Bishop Julius Trimble
Bishop Julius TrimbleIndiana Resident Bishop
bishop@inumc.org
317-924-1321
First Lady Racelder Grandberry-Trimble
First Lady Racelder Grandberry-TrimbleFirst Lady
raceldergrandberrytrimble@gmail.com
Rev. Larry Whitehead
Rev. Larry WhiteheadExecutive Assistant to the Bishop & Director of Connectional Ministries
larry.whitehead@inumc.org
317-924-1321