Church Board Election Candidate Bios

2024-2025  |  Church Board  |  NDI  | NMI

Church Board Member Candidates

TANDRA BARD

Past & Present Ministries Involved In: Church Board, Finance Committee, Counting Team, Worship Team, Greeting Team, Small Groups
Bio: Tandra has served on the Church Board for the last 3 years. She has attended Boundless for seven years. She is married to Seth Bard, and they have 4 children. Tandra works as a Residential Finance Accountant for Fresh New Start of Decatur. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Member Since: 2019
Attended: 7 years

SAMANTHA FAWBUSH

Past & Present Ministries Involved In: Children’s ministry as a Nursery volunteer, Greeter team as a Greeter and Leader, and Helping anywhere I can!
Bio: My name is Samantha Fawbush, my husband Ben and I have been married 21 years and have 3 amazing kids; Kolten (20), Ryne (17) and Lillie (11). I work at Core and Main Fire Protection. My hobbies include reading, decorating, and spending as much time as possible with my family and friends. I love to be involved in small groups and spending time daily in the word!
Member Since: 2023
Attended: 10 years

VINNIE MARKOWSKI

Past & Present Ministries Involved In: Usher & Greeter, Music Tech Team
Bio: Hello, my name is Vinnie. I’ve been married to my wife, Emily, for 15 years. We have one son, Kingston, who is six years old. We adopted him from foster care in March of 2022. I work for Kroger at the Bluffton Regional Distribution Center. Additionally, I am an Adjunct Instructor at Indiana Tech. I was saved in college in 2003. I have my Bachelors of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin- Platteville and my MBA from Indiana Tech. I like to spend time with my family and time outdoors.
Member Since: 2023
Attended: 1 year

DANIEL STIRRATT

Past & Present Ministries Involved In: Youth ministry, Church board and Preaching team.
Bio: I have served on the church board for two years as NYI president. In that role I have worked with our youth ministry by teaching for our midweek services and building our students up into disciples of Christ. I serve as part of our preaching team and am part of our New Haven launch team. I have been married to my wife, Shelbie, for eight years and we have a beautiful six-year-old daughter, Olivia.
Member Since: 2010  
Attended: 14 years

SHARON GRACE 
(NMI-Missions President Candidate)

Past & Present Ministries Involved In: Monroeville Church of the Nazarene: Sunday School, NMI President for past 2 years, church Treasurer, steward, and youth. Currently at Boundless Church: NMI President, Café, Greeter Team
Bio: I grew up in the Church of the Nazarene. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 53 years. We have 3 married children and 6 grandchildren.
Member Since: 2016
Attended: 7 years

EMILY KNICKREHM
(NDI-Sunday School President Candidate)

Past & Present Ministries Involved In: I am a Director of Small Group Ministry. I sing on the Worship Ministry. I am also a Boundless Greeter and Welcome Team. I am a member of the Women’s Ministry. Lastly, I sit on the board for Boundless Ministry.
Bio: Hello, I am Emily Knickrehm. I am a strong believer in Jesus, mother, wife, and daughter. My children are 9, 7 and 4. I work for Parkview Health in Human Resources. I have earned a A.S., B.S and Masters of Science degree. Education is passion for me. My personal life is full of life at the lakes, paddling in a kayak and enjoying the sun. I also love the art of landscaping and flowers.
Member Since: 2010
Attended: 14 years