Meet Our Leader

KATHIE MOWER
State Director

Kathie Mower has been involved in Released Time Bible Education for more than twenty-three years, serving in a variety of roles that reflect her deep commitment to students and the gospel. Her journey began in Huntington County, Indiana, when she stepped in as a substitute teacher for By the Book Weekday Religious Education. That initial opportunity soon became a long-term calling, and she went on to teach 3rd and 4th-grade students for 17 years. For ten of those years, Mower also served as the program’s Executive Director, helping guide its growth, strengthen community partnerships, and equip volunteers to reach children with God’s Word.

Today, Mower continues her service as a volunteer with By the Book and as a board member of the Associated Churches of Huntington County, which oversees the program. Having grown up on a family farm, she still works the land alongside her son and treasures the values of faith, hard work, and perseverance. Her commitment to ministry extends to her local church, where she serves on the missions team and helps regularly at the community food pantry.

Family is a central joy in Mower’s life. She delights in spending time with her seven children and 19 grandchildren, celebrating God’s goodness through the gift of family. Beyond her local community, Mower is honored to serve with School Ministries Indiana, where she helps other Released Time programs launch and grow. She finds great fulfillment in encouraging leaders, sharing her experience, and witnessing God open doors for His Word in schools across the state. Kathie’s faithful service and enduring passion make her a vital part of the Released Time movement, as she continues to help students encounter the life-changing message of Jesus.