Jesus Christ is present and active in every moment of life.
Our work encourages individuals, churches, and church leaders to embrace this truth through practical theological insights, spiritual growth opportunities, and conflict resolution assistance.
The mission of In Christ Supporting Ministries (ICSM) is to reclaim the Gospel message that Jesus Christ is present and active with us in daily life, freeing us to participate in God’s work of ministry.
ICSM offers practical programs and services to meet the needs and challenges of Christians today. At the core of ICSM’s ministry is reliance on God’s grace and the activity of Jesus Christ in our midst through the power of the Holy Spirit.
In addition to its work with individuals, ICSM serves as a supplemental “gap-filling ministry” for churches and governing bodies, tailoring programs and services based on the needs of particular congregations and groups. ICSM works with a variety of Christian denominations, organizations, and governing bodies.
Our core approaches
Life in Christ
Our Life in Christ programs and services explore the joy and freedom of our new life in Jesus Christ—God with Us—who is present and active with us in every moment of every day through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Reconciliation in Christ
Our Reconciliation in Christ programs and services provide practical tools and approaches for conflict resolution centered in Christ, the One who reconciles us to one another and re-establishes authentic Christian community.
Discipleship in Christ
Our Discipleship in Christ programs and services ground pastors, church leaders, and congregations for participation in Christ’s active work of ministry at this time of significant change in modern Christianity.
Our Team
Rev. Sarah Kromer
Executive Director
Rev. Danette Osbourne-Smart
Pastoral Staff
Dee is an ordained Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor. She is a graduate of The University of Toronto (1988), Howard University College of Dentistry (1992), and Union Presbyterian Seminary (2011). Dee has over twenty years of experience providing Christian education and support for a variety of age groups. In addition to her work with ICSM, Dee is an active member of the Presbytery of Charlotte and runs her own orthodontics practice serving children and adults in the Charlotte area, Smart Orthodontics. Dee and her husband Carl have three children and five grandchildren. Contact Dee at dee@icsm.org.
Rev. Catherine Taylor
Pastoral Staff
Catherine is an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and an active member of Coastal Carolina Presbytery. She is a graduate of UC Davis (1972) and Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte (2012). Catherine is also a Board Certified Clinical Chaplain and Board Certified Pastoral Counselor with over twelve years of experience in hospital chaplaincy. Prior to serving as a chaplain, Catherine worked in leadership development and training in the private sector and served as pastor of Sweetwater Presbyterian Church in Hickory, NC. Catherine also has training and experience as a Church Transformational Coach and Spiritual Director. Catherine has three grandchildren. Contact Catherine at catherine@icsm.org.
Rev. Dr. Merwyn Johnson
Theological Advisor
Merwyn is an ordained Presbyterian Church (USA) minister and systematic theologian who has been teaching for more than 50 years. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia (1960), Union Presbyterian Seminary (1963, 1964), and the University of Basel (1973). Merwyn has served as pastor to Presbyterian churches and taught at several seminaries, including Austin Seminary in Texas, Erskine Seminary in South Carolina, and Union Presbyterian Seminary in North Carolina. Now retired (at least that’s his official line), Merwyn remains an active presbyter in Foothills Presbytery. Merwyn and his wife Beverly live in Charlotte. Contact Merwyn at merwyn@icsm.org.
Amanda Buchanan
Administrative Manager
Amanda is an ordained ruling elder and active teacher and volunteer at Sharon Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. She is a graduate of Rhodes College (1992) with a degree in Art. Amanda shares her many organizational and artistic gifts with ICSM, handles ICSM’s administrative functions, and keeps ICSM operations running smoothly. Amanda and her husband Chris have two children. Contact Amanda at admin@icsm.org.
Jonathan Kromer
Technology Manager
Andrew Kromer
Finance Manager
Andrew is an ordained ruling elder of Sharon Presbyterian Church. He holds degrees from Davidson College (1987), The College of William and Mary School of Business (1992), and The McIntyre School of Accounting at the University of Virginia (1993). Andrew is a certified public accountant who specializes in accounting and tax services for individuals and small businesses through his firm, Andrew Kromer CPA PLLC. He shares his accounting and business skills as an ICSM volunteer. Andrew is also a conflict resolution facilitator. Andrew and his wife Sarah have four children. Contact Andrew at andrew@icsm.org.
Melissa Harding
Hospitality Volunteer
Melissa is an ordained ruling elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida (1994) with a BS in Science. Melissa generously shares her many culinary and hospitality gifts for ICSM events. When not working with ICSM, Melissa is a Treatment Coordinator for a local pediatric orthodontics practice. Melissa and her husband Jeff have two children. Contact Melissa through our Administrative Manager, Amanda, at admin@icsm.org.
Our Board
Jacqueline Boersema
Jacqueline is an ordained ruling elder at Sharon Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. She holds a B.S. in Marketing (1987) and an MBA in Finance (1992) from DePaul University in Chicago, has a Master of Theological Studies (2024) from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and is a Certified Financial Planner. Jacqueline is the Director of Financial Education for the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and has over thirty years of financial services industry experience in banking and management consulting.
Chris Buchanan
Chris is a lifelong Presbyterian and ordained ruling elder at Sharon Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. He has served as Clerk of Session, as a Sunday School teacher, and in other capacities for the church. Chris earned a B.A. in Economics and Philosophy from Rhodes College (1993) where he was a Bellingrath Scholar and received a law degree from Wake Forest University (1998). In addition to supporting ICSM, Chris is a practicing attorney.
Jannica Janssens Greife
Jannica is an ordained ruling elder at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. She is co-chair of the Cuba Mission Team, a past chair of the Adult Faith Formation Committee, and past chair of the Associate Pastor for Discipleship Search Committee. Jannica earned her B.A. in Mathematics and German from Calvin College (1987). She is founder and co-owner (since 1998) of Smartech International LP, a niche industrial supplier importing specialty equipment from Germany.
Ben Mallicote
Ben is an ordained ruling elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. He co-leads and helped develop the curriculum for the Presbytery of Charlotte’s Anti-Racism Equipping Course. Previously, he served as Covenant’s Stewardship Chair, Chair of the Planning and Evaluation Committee, and as a member of Covenant’s Mission and Outreach Committee. Ben has also led or contributed to a number of Covenant’s educational programs. He holds a B.S. in Economics (1999) and a Juris Doctorate (2003) from the University of Tennessee. Ben is the Global Head of Outside Counsel Management for the Bank of America Legal Department and resides in Charlotte with his wife, Menke.
Nancy Sutton
Nancy is an ordained ruling elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. She has served as chair of the Congregational Life Ministry, Presbyterian Women’s Circle Chair, as a Sunday School teacher, and in other roles for the church. Nancy attended Mary Baldwin University and Lynchburg College, earning a B.A. in History (1967). She earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from Duke University (1968). Nancy has over forty-five years’ experience in the telecommunications and financial services industries in individual and management roles in customer service/operations, marketing, bank accounting, and internal audit. She is also an active, licensed NC CPA.
Rev. Sarah Kromer and Rev. Dr. Merwyn Johnson
also currently serve as ICSM Board Members.
