Staff
William (Bill) Baird - Interim Pastor
269-462-5380
Ashley Swanson - Lead Pastor of River Park Grace (church plant of Harris Prairie)
aswanson@harrisprairie.org
574.387.2410
Hometown: Ft. Wayne, Indiana
First Job? Picking blueberries. I hated every minute of it.
What inspires you the most? Great art.
Favorite Book?
Brennan Manning's, Raggamuffin Gospel. The book literally changed my life.
Best way to spend a day off?
Reading a good book or engaging in some sort of athletic ativitiy.
Favorite Band? The Civil Wars.
Most Memorable Experience? First the birth of my son, Jude and a very close second was marrying my beautiful and wonderful wife, Steph!
Dawn Cripe - Children's Ministry Coordinator
dcripe@harrisprairie.org
574.272.2069 ext. 17
Hometown: New Haven, Indiana
What inspires you the most? A smile. The fresh morning air.
Favorite book? The Bible, it was so alive during BSF this year!
Best way to spend a day off? Laying in my outdoor recliner soaking up the sun.
Favorite Band? I am all over the place on this one because I like a wide range of music.
Most Memorable Experience? The birth of my two daughters, and a very close second would be my wedding.
Jim Cramer - Worship Director
jcramer@harrisprairie.org
574.339.8661
Hometown: Osceola, IN
What inspires you the most? Encountering people who live their lives with complete authenticity for the Lord.
Favorite book? Almost anything by C.S. Lewis, as well as Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
Best way to spend a day off? Relaxing with my wife and daughter. It always brings a smile to hear my daughter talking, singing, dancing and making up conversations. The mind of a child is amazing.
Favorite Band? I'm quite eclectic with my music. I like almost anything and my favorites change out quite often. Right now I'm really enjoying Jimmy Needham and Need To Breathe.
Most Memorable Experience? There are three: my wedding day with my wife/honeymoon in Hawaii, and then the day my daughter was born. The third is not one singular experience, but rather a culmination of experiences that have shaped and continue to shape my walk with Christ.
Robin Drake - Administrative Assistant
rdrake@harrisprairie.org
574.272.2069 ext. 10
Hometown: LaPorte, Indiana
First Job? At age 13, cleaning at the beauty shop that my sister worked at.
What inspires you the most?
My husband and my LifeLink. Learning from them as we go through trials and celebrations in life.
Favorite Book? The Bible, it is life!
Best way to spend a day off?
In my PJ's lounging around and watching TV.
Favorite Band? Chris Tomlin
Most Memorable Experience?
Being baptized with Kenny (my husband) and renewing our vows before God on our 17th wedding anniversary.
