Rev. Gina Cornelius, Mission Director
Rev. Gina Cornelius is the Mission Director of Ida Spence Mission. A graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University, Gina has followed her passion for ministering to young people. After serving in various leadership positions within the United Methodist Church, she became a local licensed pastor in 2013 and has served as Pastor and Director at Ida Spence Mission for six years.
Prior to serving in the Methodist Church, Gina worked with a youth-focused, faith-based nonprofit where she acquired valuable experience in nonprofit management. Her passion to minister to young people extends beyond the work place. Gina has grown her family through fostering. Today, she finds herself incredibly thankful to be a mother of six amazing children ranging from 18 to 23 years of age.
Prior to serving in the Methodist Church, Gina worked with a youth-focused, faith-based nonprofit where she acquired valuable experience in nonprofit management. Her passion to minister to young people extends beyond the work place. Gina has grown her family through fostering. Today, she finds herself incredibly thankful to be a mother of six amazing children ranging from 18 to 23 years of age.
Sara Ashworth, Program Coordinator
Sara is a retired educator from the Covington Independent School District. She has a passion for educating young people and often can be found in the midst of a reading circle with the little ones at the Mission. Sara began volunteering during our After School Program, assisting with homework and story time. Two years later, we have a gifted educator, musician, and artist leading the After School and Summer Programs on site at the Mission.
Iyana hill, children's ministry assistant
Iyana moved with her family to City Heights when she was 11 years old. The oldest of six, rain or shine we would see her standing at the door with all her younger siblings in tow. She joined Mission Youth and became a member of the Teen Leadership Program. She discovered a passion for teaching preschool aged children during high school while serving as a peer tutor. Today Iyana is following her dreams as she pursues a degree in Early Childhood Education. The Light of Christ shines so brightly through this young woman and we are thankful to have her serving in Children's Ministry at the Mission.
Pam King, Meal program/site coordinator
Pam is a resident of City Heights. She began attending the Adult Bible Study Group three years ago. When her son began participating in Mission Youth, Pam became a regular volunteer at the Mission. The children respond well to Pam's gentle demeanor and big beautiful smile that greets them upon arrival. Today we are thankful to have Pam overseeing daily activities and meal times at the Mission.
Julie Nickell, worship leader
Julie is a gifted Christian music singer/songwriter. Julie continues to travel for ministry teaching/preaching and singing. She has a passion for leading young people into an authentic relationship with Christ through worship and the study of scripture. She visited City Heights and fell in love with community. Her heart is to teach our children in the church to become leaders in the church, raising up the next generation.