Ted Bible, Pastor
Pastor Ted feels truly blessed to be serving as the pastor of St. Mark’s because Lima/Allen County is his home.
Upon graduation from Elida High School, he began a 20 year banking career at Tower National Bank which later became know as Bank One. In 1998 he switched careers from banking to higher education and worked at Bluffton University for 18 years.
Pastor Ted earned his bachelor’s degree from Bluffton University, his Master of Arts degree in Theological Studies from Winebrenner Theological Seminary in Findlay, and has continued his education at United Theological Seminary in Dayton.
Pastor Ted is married to Jean who is also a lifelong resident of Lima/Allen County, having graduated from Shawnee High School and Bluffton University. They have a daughter Megan, who is attending Bowling Green State University.
Pastor Ted is passionate about building relationships with people and about preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In 2007, he discovered a love for mission work. He has been on over 12 mission trips to Tijuana, Mexico and has served in a variety of local mission outreach activities.
Office: 419-222-3601 Email: limastmarks@gmail.com
Diane Bailey, Ministry Assistant
Diane was born in Lima and is a graduate of Shawnee High School. She teaches Bible study at St. Mark’s, helping others read through the Bible. She also serves on several ministry teams.
Diane was married to Jeff for 36 years, has two children, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Her passion is to help others, broken from past hurts or abuse, find healing through Jesus! After years of dealing with depression, Diane wants nothing more than to help others reach a place of forgiveness and, ultimately, find peace and joy in their lives.
Office: 419-222-3601 Email: limastmarks@gmail.com
Hope Loud, Resource Center Co-Director
Hope was born in Youngstown, Ohio and has grown up in 17 different cities. She decided to move back to Lima, as she felt it was more like home to her.
She and her partner, Calvin, have been together 12 years and they both fell in love with St. Mark’s and it’s members over four years ago.
Both she and Calvin volunteer in St. Mark’s Resource Center which includes the Bread of Life Food Pantry and Ruth’s Closet.
Hope feels that she can relate to many of the clients that visit the Resource Center as she understands where their journey in life is taking them.
Hope is also the head cook for St. Mark’s monthly Free Community Meal which is held the third Wednesday of every month. She is a firm believer in feeding God’s people!
Office: 419-222-3601 Email: StMarksResourceCenter@gmail.com
Caryn Booth, Resource Center Co-Director
Caryn has two wonderful boys that she loves spending time with!
She is a graduate of Lima Senior High School. She loves to do amazing things with her family and loves to volunteer at St. Mark’s at St. Mark’s Resource Center.
Office: 419-222-3601 Email: StMarksResourceCenter@gmail.com
