Rae Karim

Transitional Associate Pastor

Pastor Rae is an ordained Disciples Pastor who completed her Doctor of Divinity at CTS in May 2025.  She has served at Northwood Christian Church in Indy, First Christian Church of Honolulu, and she has recently finished interim positions at First Central Christian Church of Mishawaka, IN, and very recently, here at Central.  In addition to her pastoral work, Pastor Rae is a best-selling author, sought-after writer/speaker, and a certified grief coach who founded Good Grief Now, a platform through which she helps people navigate their grief journeys. We are grateful for Pastor Rae's work as Interim, as well as her assistance as Pastor Lee begins her settled ministry.