Meet Our Staff
SARA DINGMAN
SYNOD EXECUTIVE
• Born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Earned Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary
• Earned Doctor of Ministry degree from McCormick Theological Seminary (thesis topic: leadership coaching)
• Has served in the Church (South Dakota, Taipei, New York City, Edinburgh, Nebraska)
• Has served in the Presbytery (COM, CPM, Council, GA commissioner)
• Has served in the Synod (synod staffing task force, Heartland Resource Network, COM & CPM training facilitator, Quad Presbytery, Synod School teacher & worship leader)
BLAKE WOOD
STATED CLERK
Blake Wood has been the stated clerk of the Synod of Lincoln Trails since 2015. He also serves as the director of public policy and grants administration for a project management firm. Blake and his wife Shelly, who is a Presbyterian pastor, have three children and live in Carmel, Indiana.
WYNESIA JACKSON
PROGRAM MANAGER
Wynesia Jackson is a graduate of DePauw University (BA) and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.). She has served in some capacity of ministry for over 20 years including serving for 10 years at Eastern Star Church (Indianapolis, IN) where she primarily assisted with the spiritual growth of new members. She is founder and owner of Christlike Life Ministries, an organization that comes alongside individuals and churches to gives them the tools to live and equip others to live Christlike lives. She is also a regular writer for Urban Ministries International (UMI) Sunday School curriculum. Wynesia joined the Synod of Lincoln Trails staff team in December 2018. She is excited to come alongside SOLT to help reach its goals.
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1100 W. 42nd Street, Suite 210
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Toll Free: 800.566.5996
Office: 317.923.3681
