Cindy Bates, Associate Pastor
Cindy Bates attended seminary at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cindy served St. Luke's United Methodist Church for almost 19 years. She then moved to Omaha to do a program at Creighton University in Christian Spiritual Formation, working toward certification as a Spiritual Director. While at Creighton, she served St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Over the years, Cindy has had ministry opportunities in several different areas. She began her work in the church doing youth ministry, but her emphasis recently has been with adult ministries. Pastoral care and grief support work have been a large part of her responsibilities, with interest in fellowship programming, missions and work project ministry, working with small groups and discovering new ways to empower laity. Her undergraduate degree is in theatre and she has a passion for the place of the arts in the church.
Cindy is pastor of Adult Ministries including Spiritual Growth, Adult Education and Singles ministries.
Finding ways to relax and enjoy God's creation is also an important part of her life. She takes daily walks with Murphy, her Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier. Golfing, biking, going to the theatre, gardening and traveling are some of her favorite ways to spend time, as well!
