Welcome to Our Newest Lake Fellows

The Lake Fellow Residency is a unique, two-year developmental program for seminary graduates who hold a Master of Divinity degree and are on track for ordination in the PC(USA). Under the direct supervision of Rev. Chris Henry, Fellows gain invaluable experience in parish ministry, church leadership, continued academic study, and much more, serving and learning in this large church setting. The Fellows’ first year is comprised of two rotations: Care and Mission. During the second year, Fellows choose their own rotations in areas of special interest. Two outstanding candidates are selected each spring, and they serve for two years, beginning in August. We wish a warm welcome to our new first year Lake Fellows, David Kim and Hannah Ostlund.

David Kim

After 13 years of exploration, David Kim’s journey comes full circle with a return to Indianapolis, the very place where his American adventure began as a foreign student. Born into a family of ministers at Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, South Korea—an Assemblies of God affiliate—David’s curiosity about the Holy Spirit’s transformative work within and beyond the walls of the church was sparked at an early age.

When he was 20, David left his motherland and moved to the United States to attend Moody Bible Institute, majoring in Biblical Studies. His time there solidified his biblical foundation and helped him discern his sense of call, which he had first heard the whisperings of at the age of six. This curiosity consistently pushed David out of his comfort zone, leading him to join the U.S. Army. There, David became a U.S. citizen and served as a behavioral health specialist, helping fellow soldiers with PTSD and other mental health crises. A graduate of Duke Divinity School, David served several Korean American churches and completed an internship at White Memorial Presbyterian Church (WMPC) in Raleigh, NC.

WMPC has since become his home church, where his Presbyterian identity began to take deep root in the soil of the Reformed tradition. Currently, David is immersed in a year-long chaplain residency at Duke University Hospital. In this space, he often reflects on the theological concept of “home” as he accompanies infants, children, and their families on their journeys. David is a coffee enthusiast and unwavering Chelsea FC fan. You might spot him along the White River Trail often, as he enjoys going for runs to clear his mind and connect with God’s creation.

Hannah Ostlund

Hannah Ostlund graduated in May of 2020 from Salem College in North Carolina with majors in Religion and Nonprofit Management and Community Leadership. In May of 2023, she also graduated with a Masters of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

During her time at Salem, Hannah found a deep interest in bridging the gap between the nonprofit community and the religious sector. At Salem, Hannah completed a two-semester study on mission work with a focus on breaking down the barriers of short-term trips as a way to open doors for long-term development. Emerging from these interests and experiences, Hannah enrolled at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. In her second year at the seminary, Hannah was selected as the Valentour Fellow studying the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on shortterm missions and what it means for the future of mission in our world. Hannah traveled to Peru, Malawi, and the US/Mexico Border to conduct this research with mission partners and religious organizations last summer. Upon her return to Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Hannah completed an independent study with Dr. Hunter Farrell that culminated in a presentation on the adapted version of the short-term mission guidebook she created at Salem.

Hannah looks forward to joining the community of Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, IN. While exploring her call, Hannah felt that this community of faith would welcome and support her as she gains and finetunes her skills for parish ministry.