Dr. Ed Love is currently serving as our Interim Pastor. Previously, Ed has led a student ministry, planted two multiplying churches, daughtered and coached multiple church planters, and developed a church planting network. Ed is passionate about seeing lost people found, disciples making disciples, leaders launched into their calling, and churches multiplying churches until every man, woman, and child has a relationship with Christ and the church. Ed received his M.DIV. from Asbury Theological Seminary and obtained his D.MIN. from George Fox Evangelical Seminary, with an emphasis in semiotics and emerging leadership. He is the author of Revive, Pioneers, Fear Not, Reclaiming Hope, Turn, and many other church leadership resources. Ed and his wife, Emily, are celebrating 24 years of marriage. They reside in Gaston, IN with their three kids, Jennah, Josiah, and Micah. Ed enjoys any activity in God’s great outdoors and engaging in evangelism on the local basketball courts.

Kayla has great passion for children and their love for Christ in a fun and safe environment. She has many years of experience in child development and roughly 14 years involvement at Hartford City Wesleyan, most of those years assisting in Children’s Church. Kayla and her husband, TJ, met in youth group and later got married at Hartford City Wesleyan. They have two beautiful children, which keep them busy with sports and other activities. Aside from being a mom, Kayla also enjoys crafting, reading, mowing (yes, I'm crazy), and camping with family.

Emily Love has been leading worship for over 30 years, currently serving as the Worship Leader at Hartford City Wesleyan Church. She grew up in a faith-filled home and has a deep passion for worship, which she carried into the churches she and her husband Ed planted. Emily teaches choir and art at Wes-Del Middle/High School, where she also leads the FCA Huddle and helps with the music for school plays. You might also catch her singing the National Anthem at sports events. When she’s not working or at church, Emily loves spending time with her husband and three kids, cheering them on at their games or performances. She enjoys relaxing with long walks, podcasts, and a good book.

Michael Colaw is the Youth and Discipleship Pastor here at Hartford City Wesleyan. He is originally from St. Louis and moved to Indiana for college in 2018. He graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2022 and has served in the ministry since 2022. Michael loves teaching and working with the youth ensuring that the next generation of church leaders are ready for the challenges ahead. He has a passion for the study of God’s Word and music, playing both guitar and bass guitar.