Interim
Co-Directors

Trisha & Brandon Waggy

Trisha and Brandon Waggy serve as our interim directors of Michiana Youth Ministry. Brandon attended LOG all through high school returning as an adult advisor after graduating college. Trisha interned for LOG during college and returned after meeting Brandon in 2022. They currently reside in South Bend where Brandon is a full-time audio technician and Trisha works with youth at South Bend City Church while pursuing her PhD in Theology at Fordham University.

Board Members

Board President

Ashley Decker

Board Secretary

Theresa Frank

Board Member

Julie Smith

Board Member

Lizzy Shirk

Board Member

Lauren Jankowski

Board Member

Sally Abbott

Board Member

Brandy Love

Board Member

Jess Aldridge

Youth Board Representative

Ethan

Youth Board Represenative

Jada

Past Leadership

Founder & Director Emeritus

Terry McBride

Rev. Terry McBride was the founder of Michiana Youth Ministries and brought LOG to South Bend in 1997. Terry retired at the end of 2021 after serving for thirty-six years as a pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He now resides in Renton, WA and continues to serve his local community.

Director Emeritus

Ethan Swinehart

Ethan Swinehart is Director Emeritus of Michiana Youth Ministries, having served as director from 2021-2025. Ethan and his wife, Joy, are both natives of the Michiana area. Ethan currently serves as the Assistant and Worship Pastor at Island Community Church in Islamorada, Florida.

Interim Co-Directors

Board Members

Past Leadership

Interim
Co-Directors