Lisa
Ashton

Interim Lead Pastor

Lisa Ashton stepped in as the Interim Lead Pastor in November of 2023. Originally from southwest Michigan, Lisa is a graduate and former volleyball player for Michigan State University. Following college, she served with Athletes in Action – Cru for 8 years where she discipled college athletes, trained new staff, and led mission trips. After AIA, she worked as a pastor in Adult Ministries at Christ Community Church in Omaha, Nebraska for nearly 8 years. While at CCC, she became ordained and earned her Master’s Degree in Christian Studies from Crown College. Through a series of providential events, Lisa discovered Commonway and moved to Muncie in August of 2021 to serve as the Discipleship Pastor.

lisa@commonwaychurch.com

Jill
Dubois

Children's Pastor

Jill Dubois joined Commonway as the Children’s Pastor in 2012. She grew up in rural Wabash before venturing to Muncie where she studied elementary education at Ball State. Jill taught in a local school until she transitioned from the classroom to staying at home full-time with the birth of her first child. She finished her Masters Degree in elementary education just before starting this new adventure in children’s ministry.  Jill and her husband, Kevin, live outside of Muncie with their three children.

jill@commonwaychurch.com

Tyler
Crandall

Youth Pastor

Tyler Crandall joined Commonway as the Youth Pastor in August 2021. He is a 2007 graduate of Ball State University and has considered Muncie home since his college days. He and his wife, Erin, live in Muncie with their two daughters. Tyler served as an elementary school teacher for 12 years before joining the staff at Commonway. He has spent many summers serving at Camp Barakel in Fairview, Michigan, working with Middle School campers and college-aged summer staff. Through his experiences teaching, working in camp ministry, and a natural curiosity, he now has a myriad of random skills that he is excited to use to serve the youth of Commonway, the Church, and the Muncie community. Tyler loves playing music and pickup basketball and making friends.

tyler@commonwaychurch.com

Cliff
Ritchey

Music Director

Cliff Ritchey joined Commonway in 2009 as the Director of Music. Originally from northeast Ohio, he graduated from Anderson University in 2000. An accomplished musician, Cliff has a rich background as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter having spent seven years touring and recording albums. Also an accomplished photographer, he founded Cliff Ritchey Art in 2006. Now living in the Pendleton area, he is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys family life with his wife, Julie, and two children.

cliff@commonwaychurch.com

Christy
Close

Family Resources Coordinator

Christy is a Yorktown native and graduated from Ball State with her degree in Elementary Education in 2002.  She taught for five years before moving into educational standards and publishing. Christy attended Commonway and served on the Ministry Team for many years before joining the staff.  Christy is married to her high school sweetheart, Jeremy, and they have two sons. As a family, they enjoy board games, hiking, and other outdoor pursuits.

christy@commonwaychurch.com

Elder Board

Cameron Andry   |   Ted Baker   |    Beth Bilby   |    Tom Davis

Ryan Ellsworth   |   Mary Kaminsky   |   Amy Reed