Tom Ponchak is a disciple of Jesus who is passionate about helping others encounter the love of the Father through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. He studied theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and Asbury Theological Seminary. Tom has an extensive history of parish and pastoral ministry and is currently the Director of the Indianapolis Campus of the Encounter School of Ministry. Tom pays the bills by working as the practice manager of a Catholic-based private family medical office. He and his wife, Lisa, have been married for over 30 years and live in Central Indiana with their children.