Who We Are
At CONNECT, our goal is to train up your child in the way of the Lord. We want to partner with you to provide top-notch childcare and education, in a state-of-the-art facility, all with Jesus at the center.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Pastors Dave and Kate Sumrall are the founding and lead pastors of ITOWN Church in Fishers, Indiana. Since 2010, the church has grown from a small launch team to thousands who gather at multiple locations around the state of Indiana. The Sumralls are passionate about helping people find Jesus and flourish in the local church.
Dave is blessed to come from rich ministry heritage being the grandson of the late Dr. Lester Sumrall. In his twenties, he worked as a missionary in the Philippines for several years where he led a television ministry, a young adult ministry, and tent crusades. It was in Manila that God told Dave to move back to America to plant ITOWN Church. Dave graduated with honors from Oral Roberts University with a bachelor’s degree in Business. Kate graduated with honors from the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and is currently working on a MAR in Biblical Studies from Liberty University.
Dave and Kate have six kids: Haley Beth, Hanna, Henlee, Tait, George, and Thunder.
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Our Mission and Vision
At CONNECT, our mission is to foster your child’s growth, physically, socially, spiritually, and cognitively.
We want to create a Jesus-focused early childhood educational experience in a safe, nurturing, state-of-the-art environment.
Our signature Go and Grow® learning style positions your children for an incredible learning experience. We accomplish this through a balance of teacher-directed activities and play that nurture children’s natural curiosity about the world around them. At every age, we are invested in the best for your child!
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Our Teachers
Our CONNECT teachers are wonderful, experienced educators who love kids and are honored to nurture your child’s growth.
Each member of our team loves Jesus and has a great desire to work with and teach children educational concepts and proper interaction skills.
Every teacher is required to have First Aid, CPR, annual Universal Precautions Training, and a Criminal Background Check.
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Our History
In 2021, ITOWN Church purchased property on 96th Street, which is now our Mudsock Campus.
Since then, CONNECT has provided a fresh face and approach to early childhood education through world-class curriculum, highly qualified teachers, and top-notch facilities.
In 2026, ITOWN launched our Madison Campus in Anderson, with CONNECT’s weekday childcare launching in the fall of 2026.
CONNECT Team
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Lacy Clark
CENTRAL CONNECT DIRECTOR
Ms. Lacy comes from a corporate background with 10 years of experience in operations and 17 years in insurance. She is committed to bringing Jesus into every business conversation and watching Him move. When she isn’t helping standardize a company, she is outside with her boys, playing sports, gardening, or doing diamond art.
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Amber Kinder
CONNECT DIRECTOR
Ms. Amber has a love for Jesus and for children. With 25 years in Early Childhood Education, she is passionate and committed to seeing children grow and thrive at every age level. She is invested in helping our teachers bring out the best in every child that attends CONNECT. When she isn’t pouring into our teachers and children at CONNECT, she enjoys cheering on her son at rugby, shopping with her daughter, and spending time at the lake.
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Lisa West
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Ms. Lisa loves being able to show children the love of Jesus and learn from their childlike faith.
In her free time, she loves roller skating with her family and serving on the Go Team at ITOWN in any area she can help.
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Tamica Crumes
KITCHEN DIRECTOR
Ms. Tamica brings over 35 years of experience in culinary arts, ministry, and childcare to CONNECT. As a pastor’s kid, she grew up in the church and has always loved sharing the love of Jesus—especially through food. She has a deep passion for training up the next generation in the ways of the Lord, nourishing not only their bodies but also their spirits. When she’s not cooking for the kids at CONNECT, you’ll likely find her playing Phase 10 with her family, shopping with her daughter, or enjoying a Hallmark movie.