Leadership

Pastor Josh started serving at Restoration Church in October 2023. He graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a degree in Christian Education. He loves playing or watching sports, the outdoors, and Milo's sweet tea. He enjoys spending time with his wife Jennifer and their 3 girls. He is proud to share that while at Olivet he was the backup kicker on the football team. When asked about it, he said, "It was the best job he ever had." He was also the school mascot. He is passionate about seeing others embrace a relationship with God. He loves when opportunities present themselves to be the hands and feet of Jesus and serve others. His greatest "pay day" is seeing and hearing about God's work in other people's lives.

Pastor Mark Thompson has served as an associate pastor at Restoration since January of 2006. Mark holds a bachelor's degree in religion from Trevecca Nazarene University and earned a Masters of Arts in Youth Ministry degree from Wesley Seminary. Mark enjoys watching and playing sports, playing music, vanilla ice cream, and being with his wife, Allyson and his sons, Asher and Levi.

Kyla holds a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Indiana State University and a Residential Care Administrator’s license. She has served as an administrator for various assisted living facilities as well as providing education and support for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Kyla and her husband Shannon have attended Restoration Church since 1996, and has served in various areas of church leadership during that time. While at Restoration Church, Kyla has enjoyed working with youth in both children and teen ministries. They have a son Ethan, who attends Indiana University and a daughter Haley, attending graduate school in Boston. Kyla enjoys game nights, being with family and friends, attending IU women’s basketball games, and spending time with her two corgis, Ellie Mae and Hattie Ruth.