Meet the GST Board
The current Gospel Singing Tent Board of Directors took over operations in 2021 with the retirement of long serving board member Gene Derringer. While the new board has brought many changes to the platform and profile of the Tent, the foundational mission remains the same: to boldly and faithfully proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and His truth through music and testimony at the Allen County Fair.
Board member
Debbie Burrell
Debbie has a deep love for Jesus and the music that glorifies Him. It is this passion that drives her to serve in the ministry of the Gospel Tent. She is dedicated to building relationships and awareness for our mission in the community, and works hard all year getting our Artists under contract for fair week.
Board member
Beckie Bear
Beckie is a passionate follower of Jesus who believes - in addition to the Word and prayer - the power of music in offering praise and worship to God and as a force molding human thoughts and actions. She brings nearly 2 decades of professional experience in creative and business leadership to her role on the board of directors for The Gospel Singing Tent. With a heart to see the next generation inspired to fall in love with Jesus and worship Him boldly, she takes a particular interest in driving the tent into the future, fostering a vibrant faith-filled community for all.
Board member
Tatum Menke
Tatum Menke is a devoted Christian who passionately shares her love for praise through Christian music. She serves as a volunteer board member for the Gospel Singing Tent, where she helps promote the ministry's mission to uplift others through music. Tatum also works at a pro-life pregnancy center, where she provides care and compassion to women in need. With a strong creative spirit, Tatum is deeply passionate about art, graphic and website design, and excels in social media management and marketing. Her combination of faith, creativity, and dedication drives her to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Board member
Larry Fink
Larry's heart beats to share the love of Jesus with everyone he meets and everywhere he goes, and the ministry of the Gospel Tent gives him a great opportunity to do that. Larry is a dedicated prayer warrior and helps keep us focused on our mission. He serves with the hands and feet of Jesus at the Tent and in the Lima community all year long.
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Board member
Mollie Menke
Mollie Menke is an administrative assistant at the West Ohio Christian Chamber of Commerce and a board member of the ministry of The Gospel Singing Tent. She loves Jesus and music and believes deeply in the ministry's mission to combine the two. Mollie has years of experience as a paralegal, handling administrative tasks, organization, social media management, and growing a following. She is very passionate about what she does and is a motivated and hard-working person.
