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Dereck Fields was appointed to Taylor Chapel in July 2018. Dereck and his wife Angela have three grown children and one grandchild. Natives of southern Indiana, the Fields have fallen in love with Fort Wayne, Indiana and have a heart for serving the local community.

This journey of faith is a personal one for Pastor Dereck:

"I started going to church as a teen and I returned to the Lord in 2006 after spending many years living in worldly rebellion. God has saved me from myself, and I want others to know that His grace is sufficient for all. Now more than ever, I am open to His will and am eager to share my experience, strength and hope with others. "

He's a graduate of Indiana University, and holds a Master in Divinity at Christian Theological Seminary. He has been highlighted in publications such as Seedbed for his ministry in Small Church with Big Deal. Prior to joining us at Taylor Chapel, he established a church plant outdoor ministry at an existing church. Pastor Dereck loves meeting people and ministering to their spiritual needs.

Angela is a graduate of Indiana University and retired from an international position with a Fortune Global 500 automotive manufacturing company. Angela returned to Indiana University and earned dual B.S. degrees in Elementary Education and Educational Technology.

After teaching in public school, she redirected to private Christian education. She serves as the Executive Minister of Taylor Chapel Ministries and the Director of Taylor Chapel Academy. In ministry, she is a certified Methodist Lay Speaker. She can serve as a local pastor but enjoys most of all getting to work along side her husband, Dereck.