Executive Director
Heidi Lyda
Heidi L. Lyda is the director of the LYN (Love Your Neighbor) House in Indianapolis, IN, a nonprofit located in the inner city dedicated to sharing the love of Christ through education, arts, and community development. Heidi has over seven years of teaching experience in early childhood special education and holds a masters degree from Asbury Theological Seminary in World Missions and Evangelism. Drawing from her educative background, Heidi has helped develop a variety of LYN House ministries designed to empower students, inspire volunteers, and strengthen the community. Some of these include a job readiness class for adults, monthly fellowship and community development projects, a tutoring program for neighborhood children, and the "express yourself" camps; which teaches children and youth art while instilling confidence and embracing a positive view of one’s circumstances. Heidi’s varied experiences in ministry, both local and international, have created in her a passion for social justice, racial reconciliation, and biblical hospitality.
Heidi L. Lyda is the director of the LYN (Love Your Neighbor) House in Indianapolis, IN, a nonprofit located in the inner city dedicated to sharing the love of Christ through education, arts, and community development. Heidi has over seven years of teaching experience in early childhood special education and holds a masters degree from Asbury Theological Seminary in World Missions and Evangelism. Drawing from her educative background, Heidi has helped develop a variety of LYN House ministries designed to empower students, inspire volunteers, and strengthen the community. Some of these include a job readiness class for adults, monthly fellowship and community development projects, a tutoring program for neighborhood children, and the "express yourself" camps; which teaches children and youth art while instilling confidence and embracing a positive view of one’s circumstances. Heidi’s varied experiences in ministry, both local and international, have created in her a passion for social justice, racial reconciliation, and biblical hospitality.
Contact Heidi
Email: heidilynnlyda@gmail.com
Email: heidilynnlyda@gmail.com
Education Director
Jessica Hayes
Jessica Hayes is happy to join the staff at LYN House as the Education Director. In her role, she will supervise the tutoring program, as well as oversee and help run summer and school break camps. Jessica has nine years of teaching experience in the Indianapolis area and a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Jessica and her husband Ryan attend Indianapolis First Free Methodist church, and live in the neighborhood. Jessica and Ryan are foster parents and the children in their home often attend programming at the LYN House. In her free time, Jessica enjoys reading, puzzles, crafts, and spontaneous adventures with Ryan.
Jessica Hayes is happy to join the staff at LYN House as the Education Director. In her role, she will supervise the tutoring program, as well as oversee and help run summer and school break camps. Jessica has nine years of teaching experience in the Indianapolis area and a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Jessica and her husband Ryan attend Indianapolis First Free Methodist church, and live in the neighborhood. Jessica and Ryan are foster parents and the children in their home often attend programming at the LYN House. In her free time, Jessica enjoys reading, puzzles, crafts, and spontaneous adventures with Ryan.
Contact Jessica
Email: lynhouseinc@gmail.com
Email: lynhouseinc@gmail.com
