Christ Lutheran Church

3401 South Dixon Road Kokomo, IN 46902

Phone 765 453 6183

Office Hours Mon -Thurs: 8:30am - 4:00pm

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MEET OUR STAFF!

The Reverend Dr. Gladys Nwabah

The Rev. Dr. Gladys Nwabah is a dedicated educator, minister, and author with a rich career spanning over three and a half decades.

A native of Nigeria, Gladys immigrated to the United States with her husband and young children in 1996, and the family became naturalized U.S. citizens in 2001. Her academic journey began in education, teaching economics and management across high schools and universities in both Nigeria and the United States. Her teaching background ranges from AP Economics in high school to university faculty roles at institutions including: the University of Nigeria (Nsukka), Colorado Technical University (Colorado Springs), North Lake College, Brookhaven College, Bishop Dunne High School, and Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, Texas. Driven by a passion for lifelong learning, she holds five degrees across diverse fields from Southern Methodist University, the University of Phoenix, Texas A&M University-Commerce, and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

While serving as an esteemed Professor of Economics, Gladys felt called to ordained ministry. She earned a Master of Theology from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University and completed her pastoral internship at NorthPark Presbyterian Church in Dallas. Ordained in 2012, she has served in various pastoral leadership roles, including:

  • Volunteer Pastor – The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (3.5 years)
  • Associate Pastor – First Presbyterian Church (Garland, TX)
  • Solo Pastor & Head of Staff – Memorial Presbyterian Church (Dayton, IN)
  • Transitional/Interim Pastor – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Lafayette, IN)
  • Transitional/Interim Pastor – Christ Lutheran Church (Kokomo, IN)
Certified in Transitional (Interim) Ministry, Rev. Dr. Nwabah’s ministry centers on pastoral care, preaching, discipleship, mentoring spouses, and empowering women and youth through education.
 
Beyond the pulpit and classroom, she is an accomplished author who has also published scholarly articles on economics and women’s development in Africa, as well as a recent memoir.
 
 
Gladys currently resides in Lafayette, Indiana, with her teenage son, Feso. She is a devoted mother and grandmother whose family–including her twin sister–primarily resides in the Dallas, Texas metroplex. In her free time, she enjoys needle sewing and gardening. 

Minister of Music, Travis Person

Travis came to Christ Lutheran in September of 2025. He grew up in the Lutheran Church, ELCA.
 
His early piano and organ teacher was also the organist at a Missouri Synod Lutheran church nearby, who had a profound influence on his decision to pursue a career in church music.
 
After graduating from a Lutheran college, Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD and completing an internship at a large Methodist church in Nashville, TN Travis enrolled at Indiana University to pursue a Master of Music degree, studying with Dr. Marilyn Keiser, a preeminent church musician, longtime university professor, and world-renowned performer.

Travis is happy to be back in the Lutheran Church again after years of service to churches of other denominations.  He says, “it feels like home!”
 
At CLC music is a serious emphasis, and you are invited to join us in our tradition of applauding the postlude!

Rebekah Gillum, Parish Administrator

Rebekah Gillum has been our part-time Parish administrator since 2025. She graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She oversees the day-to-day operations of the church and works with the pastor, music minister, church council, and members to keep everything running smoothly. 

Announcements for newsletter, Sunday PowerPoint, Electronic Sign, Bulletin? Talk to Rebekah! 

Rebekah wears 2 hats. She has worked for Samaritan Caregivers for 19 years and is a full-time Medicare specialist with the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). The SHIP satellite office is located at Christ Lutheran Church. SHIP provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling to anyone in Indiana.

Want to know how to give some of your time to volunteering with Samaritan Caregivers? Talk to Rebekah!

Rebekah loves spending time with her family and enjoys crafts and graphic design. She was raised in the church and has a heart for God, people, and spreading the news of salvation through Christ Jesus.