Protege is Indy Metro Church's intentional pastoral and ministry internship system. We provide a natural local church environment with consistent relational, leadership, and ministry mentoring for proactive interns to pursue service to the Lord in obedience to the Great Commission.

Dave & Holly Combs

Dave and Holly love working with and among creative people and have a heart to inspire people to use their creative gifts for the Kingdom. They are focused on serving in IMC's eastside gathering and building a creative arts team of individuals committed to developing their gifts to edify the body and bless the community.

They have been married nine years. They homeschool their two children, Seaira and Alden ages six and four. They are both graphic designers and Holly is also an art teacher and Young Audiences teaching artist. Together they have published a contemporary urban art magazine and have owned and operated an art gallery in Indianapolis.

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Allen & Kristin Bunch

Allen and Kristin Bunch have been involved with Indy Metro from the beginning.  They have been married for 7 years.  Allen works as a firefighter for the Indianapolis Fire Department as well as the Army National Guard.  Kristin is on staff at Indy Metro as the Bookkeeper.

They have a heart to serve their community on the Near Eastside and will be focused on supporting east side CityGroups and one-on-one discipleship. They recently opened their home, and are now living communally with 3 other members of Indy Metro. Although they do not currently have children, they do plan to adopt several children in the near future.

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