Our Staff
Staff Photo's and Bio's
The Reverend Dr. James A. McKibbin has an extensive background in psychology, theology, pharmacology, addictions, grief/loss training, conflict resolution management, and devotion to Christ.
He has an undergraduate degree in Science, Psychology and Philosophy (BS) from Manchester University. He has a graduate degree in Theology and Christian Education MA (MDIV) from the Associated Mennonite Seminaries in Elkhart, Indiana and a post graduate degree in Counseling, Theory, and Practice (Psy/D). He obtained a fellowship in the Pauline Letters at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana and Clinical Pastoral Education from the Farmington State Hospital in Farmington, Missouri. He is a licensed Reality Therapist and a Grief/Loss Clinician. He was awarded the national caregiver award by The Vitas Healthcare Corporation in 2002.
He has served as a regional administrator and Moderator for the Bluebonnet Area in the Southwest Region Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He is an ordained minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He has served five large churches as a Senior Transitional Minister in Alabama, Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas. His extensive experience includes being a pastor, educator, clinician, program development specialist, and a national motivational lecturer.
Rev. Joe Ridenour came to Speedway Christian Church in 1973 as Minister of Music. He was ordained at Speedway Christian Church in 1975 and served as Associate Minister in several pastoral roles in the church along with ministry of music until 1989. In 1995 he retired from Trafalgar Christian Church and in 1996 returned to Speedway as Minister of Pastoral Care, part time. He lives with his wife Sandy in Brown County, Indiana and is also active at St. David's Episcopal Church in Bean Blossom where he directs the choir.
Randy is a Disciples minister with 40 years experience in congregational, regional, and denominational Christian education and youth ministries. He served as Director of Youth Ministries for the Disciples of Christ from 1995 to 2003. Along with his ministries here with Speedway Christian Church, Randy is active in the Summer Camp programs for our Indiana churches, is a co-founder of the Disciples Youth Ministry Network and leads spiritual renewal retreats around the country for youth workers and other church leaders. Randy's family is active with Allisonville Christian Church where his wife, Rev. Deb Strock-Kuss, serves as associate minister. They have two children, Georgia and Blaine.
Marge Graham joined the staff at Speedway in January of 2008. She comes to the position of Director of Worship and Fine Arts with over 35 years of church music experience, serving in Christian (Disciples of Christ) congregations in Missouri, Indiana and Ohio. She most recently was the Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church in Lee's Summit, MO. Marge is a graduate of Phillips University. She enjoys directing church choirs of all ages and instrumental groups, as well. Besides the church, her other passion in life are her 3 grown daughters and her 6 grandchildren.
Nona Hodder arrived at Speedway Christian Church in August, 2009, as a Ministry Intern while pursuing her M.Div. degree at Christian Theological Seminary (CTS) in Indianapolis. Prior to her arrival at Speedway, she served for fifteen years in a variety of lay leadership positions at Carmel Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Nona also served as Carmel Christian’s Church Administer for a period of seven years. Having completed the M.Div. program at CTS in December, 2011, Nona has continued to serve God and God’s people in Speedway in the areas of Pastoral Care and Hospitality Evangelism and Membership. In August, 2011, Nona joined our staff and currently serves this Spiritual community as our Discipleship Ministries Coordinator.
Wilma Heller is the Business Manager for Speedway Christian Church.
Jennifer Curran is Church Secretary for Speedway Christian Church.