INCM Staff
HEATHER EICHLER
Executive Director
Heather Eichler has spent over two decades serving in kids and family ministry leadership, leading in both a small portable church and a large multi-site mega church—one of the nation’s top 20 fastest-growing churches. As a coach, consultant, and speaker, she has partnered with ministry leaders and churches nationwide, and she has been actively involved with INCM since 2022. Heather is a strategic and mission-focused leader who is passionate about championing and empowering those who influence the faith of the next generation. She recognizes that connected and well-equipped leaders help cultivate thriving ministries and lasting impact.
Heather, her husband Jason, and their kids Kelsea and Brady call Central Florida home and enjoy taking advantage of the gorgeous beaches and thrilling roller coasters just a short drive away.
DAVID KIM
Finance Director
David, a Chicago native, worked alongside his father for many years as a partner in his father’s accounting firm. Faced with the challenge to keep his two tech-savvy boys engaged in regular family devotional time, he founded SproutBox (sproutboxkids.com) a company that creates Bible-centered products that incorporate technology to help facilitate a fun and interactive experience. He currently resides in Chicago, with his wife, Myung, and three children, Justin, Brandon, and Leah.
YANET COOMBES
Resource Director & CPC Coordinator
Yanet’s journey began as a volunteer at CPC, and she now serves as the event director for INCM. Her passion for Children’s Ministry started 21 years ago when she felt called to serve in her local church. With her experience as a former Ministry Director, Yanet truly enjoys supporting INCM’s mission to uplift the community with well-planned events and valuable resources.
In addition to her ministry work, Yanet is a Certified Exhibition Manager dedicated to helping others achieve their goals by understanding their audience. She has such a talent for sales that she playfully claims she could sell water to the ocean! Her vibrant personality shines through in everything she does, and her business acumen complements it.
Yanet is committed to equipping others with the resources they need to succeed. She radiates positivity and inspires everyone around her to find joy in every moment. Outside of work, she enjoys learning new things, whether building, cooking, or creating with her husband of 23 years and her family, making every day a new adventure.
LIZA GANT
Training Director
Liza Gant has more than 20 years of experience in Next Generation ministries. She spent the majority of her full-time ministry in the development and implementation of the children’s discipleship pathway at the local and global campuses of Saddleback Valley Community Church. Her ministry career also included oversight of family mission trips, leadership of the Purpose Driven Children’s Ministry Conference, and creation of Saddleback Parents to partner with parents in raising lifelong interdependent followers of Jesus. In addition to her ministry career, Liza is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of California.
The greatest roles that Liza carries are as wife to Jeremy for more than 16 years and mom to 4 active children ranging in age from junior high to elementary school. They love to spend time together as a family out on the soccer and softball fields, traveling on mission trips, and playing with their 3 dogs.
DANELLE SCHLICHENMAYER
Communications & Marketing Specialist
Danelle Schlichenmayer has spent the past twelve years bringing energy, creativity, and heart to children’s ministry in her local church in Bismarck, ND. She loves crafting engaging ways to teach kids the Bible and developing leaders who can do the same. A natural go-getter and lifelong learner, Danelle thrives on discovering new skills and fresh ideas.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications and a Master of Arts in Children’s and Family Ministry from Bethel Seminary, Danelle blends storytelling, visual creativity, and effective communication in all she does. She recently served on the leadership team for the Engage Certificate (and is an Engage grad herself).
When she’s not dreaming up new ministry ideas, you’ll find Danelle adventuring outdoors with her husband and two kids, laughing over coffee with friends, or keeping conversations lively with her humor and love for connection.
DEANNA PEACOCK
Volunteer Coordinator
Deanna is first a follower of Jesus, then a wife, mother, Children’s minister, perpetual student of God’s Word, leadership coach, and teacher. Deanna has been in children’s ministry since she was 8 years old leading her first backyard Bible Club with a friend, Deanna has grown a passion for leading with a clear vision of legacy in ministry. Deanna believes Jesus and glitter are essentials for life!
Deanna has worked at a church for over 10 years as a children’s minister. In this setting, she has led kid’s ministry through a mobile church era, building project, relaunch, and the changes COVID-19 brought into the church. She has navigated volunteer relationships, church decline followed by growth, launching of a weekday preschool among other things.
Deanna is currently pursuing her Master’s in Counseling, specializing in Marriage and Family. She and her husband, John, have a blended family with an emerging adult daughter, a teenage son, and a preteen son.
JASON MCVEY
Web Specialist
Jason serves INCM by developing and managing the websites and systems. God has given him incredible opportunities to work in the corporate financial industry then build his own company serving Christian nonprofits.
Jason has served in the local church through children’s ministry, youth ministry, and anywhere else that’s needed. He has also coached middle school boys basketball, and enjoys staying active with sports and outdoor activities.
SARAH ABLES
Registration Specialist
Sarah is excited to get to use her skills of organization and administration as the Registration Specialist for CPC. She is an INCM Certified Leadership Coach, Breakout Speaker, and passionate supporter of those who serve in Children’s Ministries. She has been serving in her local church for 13 years in a variety of staff and volunteer positions, and is convinced that VBS is the best week of the year!
Outside of ministry, she works full time as a Project Manager in the Financial Industry, specializing in Operational Excellence and Business Change Management. She lives in Ohio with her husband of 20 years, their teenage son, and a combination of cats, dogs and chickens. She enjoys doing puzzles, playing board games, exploring new hiking trails, and singing loudly to musicals.