Elder Candidates

Family:
Married to Amber for 15 years; one son (Sawyer) & one daughter (Lucy)

Professional Life:
President of a commercial fence contractor

Ministry Focus:
My family, Men’s Ministry, Prayer

Faith Journey:
I grew up with a familiarity of Jesus, but the aftermath of health challenges in our family left us at the foot of the cross, ready to truly follow Jesus.

Favorite Bible Verse:
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 NIV

Outside The Church:
Exploring creation, traveling, sports, family movie nights, and serving with my family. I also enjoy building & completing home improvement projects.

Family:
Shawn and I were married in 2021, we are a blended family with 3 children: Tyler, Aubrey, and Addy.

Professional Life:
I have worked at Gordon Food Service for over 26 years, in various stages of management roles, and am now working as an Analyst/Router for the Transportation department.

Ministry Focus:
My passion to serve is with Shine Disabilities Ministry, Camp Freedom, and my wife Shawn serves in Elementary Kids and Kids Camp.

Faith Journey:
I came to faith later in life, after reaching a point where I was exhausted from trying to do everything my own way. When I finally surrendered it all to God, everything changed—and I’ve never looked back. One of the unexpected blessings of my years of struggle is the connection I now have with other men who have walked similar roads. Those shared experiences have opened doors for real growth, healing, and brotherhood. In 2023, God called me into the role of Deacon. Since then, I’ve had countless conversations with broken people just like me—people who need to be reminded that our past is forgiven and it does not define who we are. We are called to walk in the light of our Lord, not in the shame of what we used to be.

Favorite Bible Verse:
Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Outside the Church:
Enjoy spending time at my family's sporting events, fishing, and hunting.

Family:
Married to Ellen for over 25 years; two children: Leyton and Lucy

Professional life.
VP, Human Resources at L&N Federal Credit Union

Ministry Focus.
Young Adult Ministry and Men’s Bible study

Faith journey:
My parents started attending church when I was in middle school and jumped right in to serving. When the doors were open we were there. I made a profession of faith in Christ as a teenager. My faith matured as I attended Asbury University, where I was continually challenged to live for Him. We have been a part of Southeast for over 20 years.

‍Bible verse:
“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Gal 5:16 NIV

Outside the Church.
As a family we enjoy visiting the National Parks - hiking, kayaking and fishing. I enjoy classic vehicles.

Family:
Married to Sharon since 1985; 3 children; 4 grandchildren

Professional Life:
Pharmacist

Ministry Focus:
Men’s ministry, Sports and Fitness, Groups

Faith Journey:
I was raised in the Baptist church. In 1994, Sharon and I began searching for Biblical teaching and family programming, joining Southeast that year.

Favorite Bible Verse:
“And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” 2 Corinthians 5:15

He died for me. I’ll live for Him.

Outside the Church:
Grandchildren, Travel with Sharon, Softball

Family:
Married to Tiffany since 2009; 3 children: Bailey Rae (13), Drake (10), Brice (5)...and our firstborn Shih Tzu named Bogey (15)

Professional Life:
Serve as the President of a healthcare company focused on providing Physical & Occupational Therapy Services and Medical Billing for Physician Practices & Health Systems

Ministry Focus:
Serve in our Men’s Ministry, Safety & Security team, church planting team and Elementary-aged ministries.

Faith Journey:
I grew up in a Christian home and believed early, but for a long time my faith was more about performance and achievement than a real relationship with Jesus. Through setbacks, pressure, and moments of hitting the bottom, God showed me that identity and security only come from Him—not success, not people, not control. Today my faith is about dependence and trusting Jesus with my family, my work, and my future—the goal being to walk with Him, not to impress Him.

Favorite Bible Verse:
Colossians 3:23 - “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

Outside the Church:
If we aren’t at a baseball game, basketball game, cheer competition or cross country race, we love spending time with our friends and family.

Family:
Married to Amanda since 2010, 1 daughter, Emmersyn (Emme)

Professional Life:
I am the Director of Operations at Express Funeral Funding.

Ministry Focus:
Family Advocacy Ministry, Children’s Ministry, Small group leader

Faith Journey:
I grew up in a household that knew of Jesus but were not practicing Christians. I began attending church in 2008 with my now-wife, yet I hadn’t fully given my life to Jesus. Through a powerful, and grace-filled moment in 2012, God transformed by heart, and I have been pursuing a relationship with Jesus ever since.

Favorite Bible Verse:
John 13:35 “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Outside the Church:
I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, taking my daughter on trail rides through the woods, and cheering on the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Hoosiers.

Family:
I have been married to Lorie for 40 years and we have 3 married children Danielle (Jesse Vaughn), Alexandra (Landon Scott), and CJ (Devan), along with 8 grandchildren.

Professional Life:
Retired Navy Pilot and a Retired Financial Services Executive

Ministry Focus:
Marriage Ministry at LA campus, Decision guide and Baptism Host

Faith Journey:
I was raised in the church and a loving home, but did not have a deep relationship with the Lord until later in life when a fellow military pilot showed me that you can be a “cool” jet pilot and still be a strong Christian! That was a game changer but I still did not get baptized by immersion until 2011 when we joined Southeast at the Crestwood campus. That truly launched our next level journey and a deeper relationship with Christ.

Favorite Bible Verse:
Philippians 2:3 - Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vail conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.

Outside the Church:
I enjoy sports and fitness, as well as traveling with my wife. We also stay busy with our non-profit Marriage Ministry called Growing Your Marriage and as a board member for Barren Heights (non-profit ministry serving families with special needs children).

Family
I’ve been married to my wife, Rebekah, since 1997, and we are blessed with three adult children: Colin, Kaylee, and Abigail (Brayden).

Professional Life
I’ve worked in the plumbing trade for over 30 years and now own and operate my own company, TrueLine Plumbing.

Ministry Focus
I serve with Southeast Kids, lead an 8th-grade boys small group, and help men pursue sexual integrity through a weekly support group.

Faith Journey
I grew up in a strong church family and gave my life to Christ at 11, though much of my early faith was rooted in fear and performance. As a teenager, God used Southeast’s student ministry—and the influence of my future wife, Rebekah—to draw me into a deeper walk with Him. After we married, we spent several years in full-time ministry. Following a season of burnout and personal struggles, God led me into healing and restoration. Through community, accountability, and His steady grace, He rebuilt my faith and renewed my calling. Today, I’m grateful for God’s faithfulness in every chapter and passionate about helping others find the same hope and freedom in Christ.

Favorite Bible Verse
Romans 5:8 — “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Outside the Church
I love spending time with Rebekah—traveling, exploring, sharing good meals, and making memories with our kids. I also enjoy being out in nature, whether fishing, spending time in the mountains, or simply taking in God’s handiwork. I’m a Louisville Cardinals basketball and football fan, a Green Bay Packers fan, and I still enjoy playing the occasional video game when I get the chance.

Family:
Married to Keri since 2010; Father to two sons and a daughter-in-law

Professional Life:
VP Mortgage Lending at L&N Federal Credit Union

Ministry Focus:
MSM, HSM, and Production

Faith Journey:
I was baptized as a child and raised in the Catholic Church. However, it wasn't until I met my wife and we decided we wanted to raise our children to know God and then introduced to the Christian faith. Baptized at Southeast in 2014 at Southwest but my relationship with Jesus grew after volunteering in HSM.

Favorite Bible Verse:
Matthew 18:5 "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me."

Outside the Church:
Spending time with my beautiful wife, kids, nephews and family. Being outside and trying to DIY everything...