Pastor Lecia Beck received her Masters of Divinity from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus,
Ohio. Prior to being called as pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, Pastor Lecia previously served
congregations in Bargersville and Bloomington, Indiana.

Prior to becoming a pastor, Pastor Lecia spent many years working at the YMCA of Central
Ohio as an afterschool program director and outdoor educator. She is married to Dr. Arthur
Owora and together they are proud parents of Miriam. In her free time, she enjoys reading,
adventuring with Miriam, walking her dog Lola and spending time with Arthur.

Rhonda Blacklock received a Bachelor of Music from the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago and a Master of Music from Bradley University. Prior to her arrival at CLC, Rhonda was an Assistant Director at Purdue Musical Organizations, Purdue University, where she directs Purdue Bells and Heart & Soul.

Originally from Illinois, Rhonda and her family have lived in Indiana for the past 30+years. Rhonda and her husband Ron have 2 adult children, (Nick and Kaitlin), 2 granddaughters (Addison and Wren) and a 2 grandsons (Xander and Calvin). Rounding out the family are Cricket and Cannon, 2 spoiled Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. When she’s not making or teaching music, Rhonda likes knitting, crafting of all sorts, and hugs from the grandkids.   

Melissa joined our staff in July 2021! She relocated to the area from Roanoke VA, with her (high school sweetheart) husband Scott and their 4 dogs.  She graduated from the University of Delaware after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development and Education.  She began her teaching career directly after college for several years before starting a family.  She has two beautiful grown daughters who she had the pleasure of staying at home with for many years.  While at home raising our daughters, Melissa was able to help her husband grow their local business in Roanoke and had the pleasure of watching it grow for over 20 years.  Once her girls had grown into their teens, she quickly rejoined the work force as a director of a local childcare center in Roanoke, VA.  Melissa and her husband enjoy the outdoors and like to spend their free time kayaking, relaxing and just enjoying life together.