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Our Staff
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Dennis Ticen
lead Pastor
Dennis began serving Mount Pleasant as the Lead Pastor in 2015. He originally hails from Sedalia, IN. He graduated from Ball State University and later from Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, KY. He serves as the primary teaching pastor on Sunday mornings. He is also involved in connecting the church to the wider community through the Wabash Valley Ministerial Association. He has an avid love for Star Wars and enjoys a good Marvel movie. Among his other passions are helping groups discover the beauty and the excitement of the Holy Land and other Biblical sites. He lives with his wife, Cathy, and their dog, Barney, and has two adult children, Christopher and Rachel (who is married to Chase).
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Rick swan
Associate Pastor
Rick began serving as the Associate Pastor in 1998. Originating from Terre Haute, IN, he served in various capacities with the Federal Prison as well as with the Terre Haute Fire Department before embracing a call into ministry. He serves as the point person for our care ministries, but also spends his time working in jail and recovery ministries. He enjoys traveling with his wife in their free time. He lives with his wife, Sheri, and their dog, Bella. Rick has several adult children and lots of grandkids that he loves to treat to ice cream.
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Jess Berryhill
STUDENT & SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTER
Jess started serving at Mount Pleasant as a volunteer in 2009, but then shifted into her current role in 2011. She grew up in Greenfield, IN and graduated from Anderson University. She provides leadership for our Student Ministry as well as our Special Needs Ministry. She enjoys backpacking and finding an adventure in everyday life. Jess lives at Terre Haute Friendship House alongside a crew of college students and young adults with disabilities. She also lives with her dog, Cooper.
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Ginger Pruitt
CHILDREN'S MINISTER
Ginger began serving in Children's Ministry in 2002 before transitioning into her current role in 2007. She grew up near Crawfordsville, IN. She provides leadership for our Children's Ministry, which serves families with children from birth to 5th grade. Ginger enjoys spending time with family, doing home improvement projects, and cooking. Ginger lives with her husband, Mike, and their dog and grand-dog, Lola and Pepper. They have two adult children, Gabi and Josh.
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Kristin blair
office manager
Kristin joined the Mount Pleasant team in 2023. Though she is not from Terre Haute, she has been here for a while and served in many ways in the community. She manages the church office on a daily basis and handles various administrative and creative tasks. Kristin is an avid photographer and gardener! She and her husband, Matt, have three children: Carsen, Becca and Madi.
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Sara Marks
Preschool Director
Sara has taught in our preschool since 2018 and shifted to the Preschool Director role in 2019. She grew up in Brazil, IN. She leads our preschool as the Director and one of the lead teachers. Sara enjoys painting, spending time with her family, and coming up with ways to encourage her boys to explore the world around them. Sara lives with her husband, Abel, and their two young boys, Eli and Wyatt.
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JoSH PRUITT
Worship Minister
Josh has grown up at Mount Pleasant, having attended preschool here. He has been active in leading worship in many places, including with small groups, children's ministry, Grace Unlimited and the local Chrysalis community. He has served on our praise team for a number of years, playing various instruments and supplying lead vocals as well. He graduated from Indiana State University and has been on staff since 2023.
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Amy Lohman
Treasurer
Amy has attended Mount Pleasant since 2008. She serves as our treasurer and manages payments, bills, and other administrative tasks. Amy enjoys gardening, cooking, spending time with her kids and grandkids, and traveling throughout the country. Amy lives with her husband, Lee. They have several adult children and many grandchildren.
