CHILDREN'S MINISTRY STAFF
Youth and Family Services Director
Hello, my name is Heather Applegate and I am blessed to be the Youth and Family Services Director (since February 2010) at Charis House. I am so excited to see how God will bless our children's ministry in the many years to come with the expansion of our program to include in house childcare.
I graduated in 2009 from Huntington University with my BS in Family & Children's Ministry and Missions. I went on to further my education and graduated in 2013 from Ball State University with my Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis.
I am recently married (10-12-13) to the love of my life Jordan Applegate. We are so excited to see how God will use us together in ministry.
A few fun facts: I lived in Africa for 7 months doing mission work, I love photography, I love to garden, I love to travel, I love working out, I love dark chocolate :) I love spending time with my family- I am the oldest of 6 kids with 4 adopted siblings ages 5, 9, 10, 11 and a biological brother who is 25 years old, and I love doing life with my husband!
Youth and Family Services Director
Hello, my name is Heather Applegate and I am blessed to be the Youth and Family Services Director (since February 2010) at Charis House. I am so excited to see how God will bless our children's ministry in the many years to come with the expansion of our program to include in house childcare.
I graduated in 2009 from Huntington University with my BS in Family & Children's Ministry and Missions. I went on to further my education and graduated in 2013 from Ball State University with my Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis.
I am recently married (10-12-13) to the love of my life Jordan Applegate. We are so excited to see how God will use us together in ministry.
A few fun facts: I lived in Africa for 7 months doing mission work, I love photography, I love to garden, I love to travel, I love working out, I love dark chocolate :) I love spending time with my family- I am the oldest of 6 kids with 4 adopted siblings ages 5, 9, 10, 11 and a biological brother who is 25 years old, and I love doing life with my husband!
Youth and Family Services Assistant
Hello, my name is Katelyn O’Sullivan and I am the Youth and Family Services Assistant at Charis House. I have been privileged to be a member of The Rescue Mission team since August of 2012.
I am currently earning a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Psychology from Indiana University- Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). From a young age God instilled in me a heart of compassion, especially for His precious children. I am excited to let Him use me for His glory as I continue my education.
Fun Facts: I was born in Newport News, Virginia. I moved to Indiana 10 years ago when my dad became the Pastor of Worship and Arts at Hope Missionary Church in Bluffton. I am the middle of three children and the only daughter. I live in Ossian, Indiana with my family. We have a sweet golden retriever named Delilah and a crazy border collie/great pyrenees puppy named Charlie. I love to listen to music and sing, I love swimming, and I love the beach!
Hello, my name is Katelyn O’Sullivan and I am the Youth and Family Services Assistant at Charis House. I have been privileged to be a member of The Rescue Mission team since August of 2012.
I am currently earning a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Psychology from Indiana University- Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). From a young age God instilled in me a heart of compassion, especially for His precious children. I am excited to let Him use me for His glory as I continue my education.
Fun Facts: I was born in Newport News, Virginia. I moved to Indiana 10 years ago when my dad became the Pastor of Worship and Arts at Hope Missionary Church in Bluffton. I am the middle of three children and the only daughter. I live in Ossian, Indiana with my family. We have a sweet golden retriever named Delilah and a crazy border collie/great pyrenees puppy named Charlie. I love to listen to music and sing, I love swimming, and I love the beach!
Please be in prayer with us as we eagerly search ministry minded childcare providers to fill 2 staff positions with the launch of our in house childcare in October :)