MEET THE STAFF
Pastor Amber Karkosky-Litten
LEAD PASTOR
Pastor Amber’s life journey has helped her realize that not fitting the institutional mold can be a blessed gift. She felt called as a young child to serve others and the church, and began her professional ministry in 2000. Her ministry brings a passionate yet contagious joy and authenticity by helping others to discover God’s unconditional love and true belonging on a deep, personal level.
She has served several congregations and communities throughout Indiana and Illinois. She holds her Master of Divinity Degree from Christian Theological Seminary, her Bachelor's in Management & Communication from Concordia University and is currently working on her doctorate degree, focused on church leadership and revitalization.
“My very favorite gift is spending time with people I love.” She and her husband, Chad, make an exceptional team raising three amazing children: Myranda (18), McKale (14), and Maddox, aka Maddy (6).
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