Elders

Family: Married to Jenny going on 30 years; 2 children: Jacob and Joshua

Professional Life: CEO of an agricultural company specializing in soil health and precision plant nutrients

Ministry Focus: Connections Ministry focused on new members: Starting Point and Membership Classes

Faith Journey: I was raised in a devout, Italian Catholic family. I knew God but didn't understand the grace offered by Jesus; therefore, I always felt like I was on God's scale of favor and anger. A Christian supervisor challenged me to read the Bible and asked me one day about my relationship with Jesus. I didn't know. So, I began a life-long journey to know Jesus, to obey Jesus, and to make Him known.

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:4-7 NIV: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord us near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the God of peace, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."

Outside the Church: Running, cycling, gardening (flowers and herbs), taking walks with Jenny, going to my youngest son's college basketball games, cooking

Family: Married to Katie for 24 years; 4 children: Gabriel, Kallie, Charlotte, and Elijah

Professional Life: Vice President, Global Energy and Sustainability Business at Schneider Electric

Ministry Focus: Workplace Ministry, Middle School Ministry, shepherding, discipleship, meeting people one at a time where they are

Faith Journey: I surrendered my life to Christ during sophomore year of college where, as a student-athlete, I began practicing the value of Christian fellowship and community (Proverbs 27:17). I've spent the past 24 years learning to integrate my faith and church life with where I'm called to serve in the secular workplace.

Favorite Bible Verse: One of my favorite passages in this season is Luke 5:1-11; I resonate with Simon Peter's experience and action.

Outside the Church: Loving my family well, traveling, reading, growth mindset

Family: Married to Jennifer for 32 years; 2 children: Ethan and Ellie

Professional Life: Senior Regional Director - Justice Systems in the pharmaceutical industry

Ministry Focus: Deacon Engagement and Student Ministry

Faith Journey: I came to faith and was baptized at 8 years old. I deepened my faith at 15 during a family church transition, and committed to membership at Southeast in 1990. I have served in volunteer church leadership positions throughout my adult life, and I am honored to serve as a Deacon and Elder.

Favorite Bible Verse: Colossians 3:23 NIV: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters…"

Outside the Church: Family time and most outdoor activities

Family: Married to Jessica for 12 years; 2 sons

Professional Life: Pharmacist

Ministry Focus: Men's Ministry, teaching and equipping

Faith Journey: I grew up in the faith, but started to seriously lean in about a decade ago. I was called to church leadership after serving and leading for several years in men's ministry environments.

Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:1 ESV: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."

Outside the Church: Fishing, camping, and spending time with my family

Family: Married to Gina for 22 years; 6 sons

Professional Life: Full-time realtor for 28 years

Ministry Focus: I worked in children's ministry for 23 years, discipleship, soul care, and men's issues.

Faith Journey: I came to the Lord at 28 years old, after living a life of religion and hedonism.

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 27:14 NIV: "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Psalm 42:1 NIV: "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God." Matthew 6:9-13 NIV: "This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.'"

Outside the Church: Radio show co-host for Solid Steps Radio

Family: Married to Lori for 35 years; 6 children: Kayli (Henry), Connor (Caitlin), Collier, Colson, Treasure, Lizzy; 2 grandchildren (with more on the way)

Professional Life: Health care administration and operations

Ministry Focus: Lori and I serve with the Family Advocacy Ministry and are also very involved in our Immigrant/Refugee Ministry.

Faith Journey: I was baptized at 10 years of age, but I didn't truly claim my faith until my early 20s. I rededicated my life to Christ at age 43 and have been fully living for Him since then. Each day I am more and more in awe of God's mercy and grace in my life, as I strive to share that mercy and grace with others. Jesus said to love God and love others (Great Commandment), which is lived out by telling others about Jesus (Great Commission) and serving others to meet their needs in Jesus' name (Great Concern).

Favorite Bible: Ephesians 3:16-19 NLT: "I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God."

Outside the Church: Sports of any kind, especially soccer; hiking, coaching, and team building

Family: Married to Tina for 35 years; 3 children: Ryan, Rachel, and Rebekah

Professional Life: Rates and Regulatory Analyst for a public utility company

Faith Journey: I attended Catholic schools through high school. My grandfather was a Baptist minister, and I attended his church during high school. After college graduation, my wife, Tina, and I got married and began searching for a church home. We mutually agreed that Southeast was to be our church home. I was baptized in July 1993. I was called to church leadership after leading a small group, volunteering in several ministries, and, most recently, serving in the Next Step Room and Connections ministries and occasionally teaching in the Word by Word Weekend Group.

Favorite Bible Verse: Colossians 3:17 ESV: "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."

Outside the Church: Family vacation time, officiating track and field meets, hiking, camping, and attending UL sporting events

Family: Married to Janie for 31 years; 3 children: Jonathan, Sophie, and Gentry

Professional Life: Pharmacist for 35 years

Ministry Focus: Involved with our Church Plant Ministry and Pre-Marital Counseling

Faith Journey: I grew up attending church, but it was more about rules for me than a relationship with Jesus. My relationship with Jesus developed while attending Southeast and having our first child. It grew as we became more involved with volunteering and joining small groups.

Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:11 NIV: "And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you."

Outside the Church: Sports, traveling, and working in the yard

Family: Married to Christy since 2003; 3 children: Larkin, Darcy, and Teagan

Professional Life: I work for Norton Healthcare as a primary care physician for both adults and children in Shepherdsville.

Ministry Focus: Early Childhood Home Groups

Faith Journey: I cannot really remember a time where I did not know Jesus. As a child, my family went to a small Baptist church in Boone County, Kentucky called Belleview Baptist Church. I was given a firm foundation in the Bible there, was baptized there as a child, and grew in faith there along with some like-minded friends. I met Christy while attending college at the University of Louisville, and we started attending SECC at that time. Connection grew through serving in the Sports & Fitness Ministry and in Early Childhood Ministry. I was called to leadership during the early stages of the Bullitt County Campus.

Favorite Bible Verse: Mark 4:39 NIV: "He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down and it was completely calm." Psalm 42:7 NIV: "Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me."

Outside the Church: Watching my kids play sports and Star Wars!

Family: Married to Dana for 34 years; 3 children: Matthew, Michael, and Mark

Professional Life: Head of Financial Application Development at Farm Credit Mid-America

Ministry Focus: Production, Worship, and Small Groups

Faith Journey: I was raised in a Christian home and came to faith during middle school in a revival at my home church. I served in a variety of leadership roles through the church, as well as a season of vocational music ministry.

Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 2:8 NIV: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God…"

Outside the Church: Golf, Southern Gospel music, and time with family

Family: Married to Marty for 63 years; 2 children: Leslie and Cary; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren

Professional Life: 50+ years in all aspects of media, including Moody Radio, Chicago; now retired

Ministry Focus: Small Group Leader for 31 years (still active), Chapel Missions Team Leader for three years

Faith Journey: I came to Christ when a married college-age father of two. God eventually led me to proclaim His Word through international radio production, also His gift of encouragement through local video projects. So blessed!

Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Chronicles 20:15 NIV: "…For the battle is not yours, but God's."

Outside the Church: Hobbies include local area history and memory retrieval, record/CD collecting, reading, and perfecting charcoal burgers on my grill

Family: Married to Becca for 27 years; 3 children: Luke, Eli, and Mollie

Professional Life: General pediatrician at Oldham County Pediatrics since 2004

Ministry Focus: Shine Disabilities Ministry and Young Adult Ministry

Faith Journey: I came to know Jesus as Lord and Savior as a young teen after recognizing the need for saving grace through the teaching of God's Word in my local church. Many years later, I was baptized as a young father. Eventually, I was appointed to church leadership after serving in various ministries.

Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV: "God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."

Outside the Church: I enjoy fitness, travel, and time with family and friends.

Family Life: Married to Nancy Jayne since 1985; 5 children: Lyndsie North (Alan), Mollie Shutt (Travis), Annie Beanblossom, Emmanuelo, and Samuel; 4 grandchildren

Professional Life: I have been an adult cardiologist for the past 30 years in Louisville, Kentucky.

Ministry Life: I have been active in Men's Ministry, Home Groups, and have co-taught adult Bible study.

Faith Journey: My wife and I were blessed to have been raised in Christian homes, and we have been active in church all of our lives. We don't know where we would be or who we would be without that impact on our lives. We have been at Southeast 12 years.

Favorite Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 NIV: "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." We need to be reminded of this daily, and it brings great comfort and peace.

Outside the Church: Cycling, deer hunting, flyfishing, and golf, spending time with family, and hiking

Family: Married to JoDee for 36 years; 3 children: Christopher (Danielle), Leandra (JT), and Xander; 5 grandchildren

Professional Life: Professionally, I have dedicated the past 50 years to finance and banking. I own my own financial advisory practice in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, where I have the privilege of helping individuals and families navigate their financial futures with confidence. Beyond my career, I have been deeply involved in my community, serving as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission for Elizabethtown for 24 years. Over the years, I have also had the honor of being President of the Rotary Club and was instrumental in starting the United Way in Elizabethtown. Giving back to my community has always been a priority in my life.

Faith Journey: I have been actively involved in ministry all my life, most recently serving on the Security Team for the past seven years and leading various groups throughout the years. Currently, I am very involved in Man Challenge and DDG, with a heart for mentoring and walking alongside men in their faith journeys, encouraging them to grow deeper in their relationship with Christ. My wife, JoDee, and I also lead a Small Group, where couples can connect, grow in faith, and support one another in their walk with God. It is a blessing to foster an environment where marriages can be strengthened and faith can deepen through meaningful relationships and shared experiences.

Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV: "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."

Outside the Church: Outside of my professional and ministry life, I have a deep love for woodworking and spend time in my woodshop creating and building. I also enjoy playing golf, gardening, and simply being outdoors, finding joy and peace in God's creation. Whether through my family, career, ministry, or hobbies, my greatest desire is to live a life that honors God and serves others well.

Family: Married to Susan since 1997; 3 children: Molly, Luke, and Marshall

Professional Life: Currently, I am proud to serve and work as a Logistics Manager within the high-tech national defense industry. Prior, I developed a career as a Logistics Manager in the inland river transportation industry for 23 years.

Ministry Focus: Susan and I love serving in SE!KIDS Ministry and being Home Group Bible study hosts and leaders. I also serve on the Indiana Parking Lot Team, the Whatever It Takes (WIT) Team, and various widow ministries.

Faith Journey: After growing up in a devoted Catholic family and being married to Susan, who was raised in a traditional Southern Baptist home, we set out to find a new church home to merge our faith journeys. We joined a non-denominational church in St. Louis, Missouri called South Telegraph Christian Church. In 2002, I made the decision to be baptized in obedience to Jesus' teaching and started to deepen my faith journey. Susan and I served in ministry, joined Bible studies, and started to host and lead small groups. We joined Southeast as members in 2016 after moving to Indiana. We were drawn to Southeast by the strong Biblical teachings and the thriving Children's Ministry. We saw a big church, but Susan and I made it our mission to make it small by going all in through Bible studies, serving, and joining ministries. In 2022, I was honored to have the added opportunity to serve Jesus' church as a Deacon. In the fall of 2024, I was asked to serve as an Elder. In humble obedience, I accepted, and was elected as a Shepherding Elder to the Indiana Campus. So, my faith journey deepens, leaving my comfort zone, as I strive to serve Jesus' church in the Shepherding Elder role.

Favorite Bible Verse: Deuteronomy 29:29 NIV: "The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law."

Outside the Church: I enjoy cooking meals with Susan for our family and enjoying God's beautiful creation and abundance while fishing, hiking, and archery hunting with my family and friends.

Family: Married to Kim for 40 years; 2 children: Kaitlin and Kyle

Professional Life: I work at Haas Cabinet Company in manufacturing management.

Ministry Focus: Small Groups and Children's Ministry

Faith Journey: I was raised in a Christian family and have followed Jesus my whole life, sometimes closer than others.

Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16 NIV: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Outside the Church: Woodworking and home remodeling

Family: Married to Amy for 28 years; 2 children: Lauren and Julia

Professional Life: Airline pilot for UPS

Ministry Focus: Mentoring men and Small Groups

Faith Journey: I grew up in the Christian church and found my home at Southeast in 2007.

Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:38-39 NIV: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus."

Outside the Church: Playing music, movies, spending time with family and friends

Family: Married to Stephanie for 29 years; 3 children: Samantha, Elaine, and Caleb

Professional Life: I am a Reliability Consultant at Allied Reliability, serving clients across the U.S. and Canada. Specializing in proactive maintenance strategies, I help manufacturing and industrial companies minimize unplanned downtime and optimize critical equipment performance.

Ministry Focus: Indiana Campus Missions, Short-term Missions, Men's Ministry

Faith Journey: I was blessed to grow up in a loving, Christian home, surrounded by faith and the teachings of God. While I had a strong understanding of Christianity and lived according to its values, my faith was more about head knowledge than a personal relationship with Jesus. It wasn't until my 30s, in a deep search for peace, that I truly accepted His offer of salvation, grace, and forgiveness—transforming my life into a life-changing journey.

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 1:6 NIV: "…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

Outside the Church: I and Stephanie share a passion for exploring U.S. National Parks, with a goal of visiting all 63 parks by the time we turn age 63. We enjoy venturing off the beaten path, discovering hidden gems, and enjoying camping and outdoor cooking along the way.

Family: Married to Melinda for 30 years

Professional Life: Self-employed, own Hadley Sign Solutions and Southern Smoke BBQ Catering

Ministry Focus: I am an Elder at the La Grange Campus. I also serve as a decision guide and baptism host, as well as on the Local Missions Team and the Missions Member Care Team at the Blankenbaker Campus.

Faith Journey: I was baptized at 19 at a small Baptist church in Macon, Missouri by my college girlfriend's dad who was a deacon at the church and led me down Romans Road to give my life to Jesus. I joined Southeast in 1988 before serving in the Air Force from 1988-1992. I moved back home after service and met Melinda. She was baptized in 1996, and we have been part of Southeast ever since.

Favorite Verse: Galatians 5:16: "So I say, live by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature."

Outside the Church: I love the outdoors, fishing, and deer hunting, and I love to compete professionally in BBQ competitions. I also help at one of our local missions that our campus supports, High Point. We barbecue and serve meals every second Thursday of every month with help from some of our members at the La Grange and Crestwood campuses.

Family: Married to Julie for 36 years; 3 children: Rider (Stephanie), Cade, and Cali; 3 grandchildren: Jackson, Lillian and Rosalee

Professional Life: Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance

Ministry Focus: Missions

Faith Journey: I accepted Christ at the age of 9 and have continued to grow in faith since then.

Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 NIV: "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"

Outside the Church: Family, farming, and hunting

Family: Married to Patty for 30+ years; 3 children: Brianna, Logan (Kenzie), Luke; 1 grandson: Walker

Professional Life: Business owner and entrepreneur practicing a business as missions mindset across all business interests.

Ministry Focus: Blessed with the opportunity to focus on areas of church growth initiatives and missional focus in my role as an Elder.

Faith Journey: Pondering my professional future led me to seek the answers to deeper questions about my purpose in life, which ultimately led me to Jesus.

Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 6:33 NIV: "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

Outside the Church: Traveling to new places with my wife, Patty, and watching UK football or basketball with my family!

Family: Married to Debbie for 30 years; 2 children: Ashley (Jared) and Kaitlyn

Professional Life: Financial Advisor; previously served as Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Investor Relations, Senior Client Portfolio Manager, Senior Credit Analyst, Manager of Investment Analysis and Financial Forecasting, and Associate Investment Banker; also CFA Charterholder

Ministry Focus: SE Online Ministry Small Group Leader, SE Section Community Leader, 12 years as Small Group Leader in Middle School Ministry previously

Faith Journey: I was dedicated as a baby and raised in the church. I was baptized at 10 years old following a Summer church camp. Parents and extended family have had enormous influence on my spiritual development as devout followers of Jesus. I fell in love with Jesus at a very young age, though my faith really blossomed when I became a much more active servant and volunteer in the church as a young adult. Life-changing short-term mission trips to Ethiopia and the family of believers at Southeast Christian Church catapulted my faith.

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 2:3-4 NIV: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests, but each of you to the interests of the others."

Outside the Church: Spectator sports of all varieties (especially football), strength training, traveling with family, reading, mentoring youth and young adults

Family: Married to Jamie for 17 years; 2 children: Kamila and Kenneth

Professional Life: IT, Director of Digital & Marketing Technology

Ministry Focus: Men's Ministry, SE!KIDS, Missions

Faith Journey: I was baptized at age 11 and began to take my faith more personally in my 20s when I was called to lead small-group Bible studies for youth. That passion for discipleship later expanded into a heart for global missions primarily through mission trips to Poland.

Favorite Bible Verse: Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV: "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."

Outside the Church: I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring new technology, and playing or watching games with our kids. I also love connecting with others over shared interests and meaningful conversation.

Family: Married to Tembre for 15 years; 5 children: Judah, Zephaniah, Reuben, Eden, and Shepherd

Professional Life: Private wealth management

Ministry Focus: Worship Ministry

Faith Journey: I was born the son of a Baptist music minister, I was saved at 7 (Easter Sunday), and the Lord in His kindness has pursued me continually. Here are some of the things He is teaching me: I am learning daily to "walk by the Spirit" (Galatians 5:16) and to truly abide with Jesus. He is teaching me that proximity to the things of God does not equal closeness to God. Let that one sink in. He is teaching me that I can't have my kingdom and His Kingdom (Matthew 6:33). We all have to make a choice, and full surrender to the Lord is the only option. He is teaching me that all manners of grit and discipline and determination and willpower can't produce in me the kind of fruit that the Holy Spirit can, when I walk in obedience and ask desperately for His help to live the life He is calling me to. It is His kindness that leads me to repentance (Romans 2:4), and I love Him because He first loved me (1 John 4:19). And lastly, I am learning we have not because we ask not (James 4:2). Prayer in many of us is an atrophied muscle, a discipline we relegate to dinnertimes and desperate times. He is teaching me He is able and willing to do more than we can ask or imagine, if we would go to Him in prayer (for our family, city, church, friends, family, country, etc.), desperate for His presence and for revival in our hearts.

Outside the Church: I love playing basketball, coaching the kids' sports teams, sitting down at the piano, and, most of all, loving on and spending time with my amazing (and at times pretty wild) family.

Family: Married to DesiRae for 30 years; 4 children; 3 grandchildren

Professional Life: A graduate of Ozark Christian College, my full-time ministry began as a church planter near Los Angeles. After an impactful season in southern California, I moved with my family to Louisville to serve as Teaching Pastor at Southeast Christian Church in 2002, becoming Senior Pastor in 2019.

Ministry Focus: Preaching and leading Southeast

Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:1 NIV: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus…"

Outside the Church: I live on a farm where I do no farming.

Professional Life: Retired entrepreneur and angel investor

Ministry Focus: Preaching and Worship

Faith Journey: I came to faith in 1979 after college when I met Gena, who is now my wife. She gave me a copy of Mere Christianity, which opened the door of salvation for me.

Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 24:14 NIV: "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come."

Outside the Church: I stay busy leading a ministry called The Finishing Fund and enjoying my grandchildren.

Family: Married to Jennifer since 1984; 8 children; 18 grandchildren

Professional Life: Small business owner

Ministry Focus: Vulnerable women and children

Faith Journey: I was raised in the church, strayed during teenage and young adult years. I slowly walked back into a relationship with Jesus after joining Southeast in the early 1990s. Lay leadership in the church since 2003.

Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ESV: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."

Outside the Church: ANYTHING with my grandchildren, hiking, motorcycles

Family: Married to Christine for 15 years; 2 children: Emberlyn and Eloise

Professional Life: I own and operate the Chick-fil-A on Dixie Highway.

Ministry Focus: Young Adults, Prayer, Country Lake Christian Retreat Board, Ordination Committee

Faith Journey: I came to faith when I was 15 years old at a youth conference in Baltimore, Maryland. The Lord is continuing to invite me into prayer, greater humility, and dependence on Him.

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 1:1-3: "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers."

Outside the Church: Working on our hobby farm, playing guitar and singing, golf, tennis, and snowboarding

Family: Married to Amy since 1997; 2 children: Ethan and Catherine

Professional Life: Dermatologist

Ministry Focus: Student Ministry, Men's Ministry, Next Steps

Faith Journey: I came to faith in elementary school with teaching from my parents and many at my church. I was called to church leadership after returning home from medical training. I am still learning daily how to better walk with the Holy Spirit.

Favorite Bible Verse: Galatians 5:16 NIV: "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."

Outside the Church: Woodturning, hiking, scuba diving

Family: Married to Amanda for 21 years; 5 children: Maizie, Jackson, Colton, Weston, and Clementine

Professional Life: Professionally, I have spent 25 years at Ford Motor Company launching new programs, plants, and vehicles.

Ministry Focus: Students, Men, and Groups

Faith Journey: I was raised in a small Baptist church in northern Ohio, attended Cedarville College to further spiritual training, and began serving at Southeast in 2019 after a work-related move to the Louisville area.

Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 6:34 NIV: "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

Outside the Church: Other interests include traveling with family and outdoor activities.

Family: Married to Holly for 37 years; 4 adult children; 2 daughters-in-law; 2 sons-in-law; 5 grandchildren

Professional Life: 25-year career at Louisville Slugger; full-time staff member at Southeast Christian Church; currently full-time employee at Physicians Rehab Solution

Ministry Focus: Partner with SE Recovery Ministry Team as well as Bob Russell's Mentoring Ministry

Faith Journey: Fully devoted follower during college while attending a small church in the south end of Louisville. The church was primarily made up of beautiful seniors who reflected Jesus consistently in their words and actions. They all had a significant influence on my spiritual journey.

Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:4-5 NIV: "Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…"

Outside the Church: Attend sporting events with family and friends, babysit and spoil grandchildren, invest in young men during and post-college, ongoing family gatherings

Family: Married to Mindy for 36 years; 3 children: Aly (Josh), Logan (Sophie), Bryce (Emily); 1 granddaughter: Shiloh

Professional Life: I primarily manage customer-facing operations (sales, marketing, and service) with a focus in the pulp and paper industry and large industrial complexes.

Ministry Focus: Men's Ministry, Discipleship, Marriage

Faith Journey: I grew up in the church and was baptized at age 9, but truly didn't understand my faith and the subsequent journey it would put me on until I was in my early 30s. Today, I find growth never stops, change is continual, and faith is my constant.

Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 2:10 NIV: "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

Outside the Church: Backpacking, woodworking, gardening, and family time

Family: Married to Kathy for 49 years; 3 children: Brandon (Beth), Brent, and Nicholas (Abby); 8 grandchildren

Professional Life: I retired from AT&T in 2019 with 42 years of service.

Ministry Focus: Youth Ministry, Small Groups, and Men's

Faith Journey: I was baptized in 1995. I served as an Elder at South Louisville Christian Church from 2015-2020.

Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 NIV: "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"

Outside the Church: Going places with my wife, grandkids, gardening, golf, and sports (especially UL football and basketball)

Family: Married to Tami for 17 years; 5 children: Bella, MyLove, Madoche, Eli, and Nate

Professional Life: I retired from the United States Army in 2021 and am the current Director of Development for TCK Group (Team Crowe Kids).

Ministry Focus: Home Groups and Family Advocacy Ministry

Faith Journey: I accepted Christ and was baptized at age 12 but did not really grow in my understanding of that decision until college. I have served as a lay leader in some capacity for the last 25 years.

Favorite Bible Verse: John 10:10 NIV: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

Outside the Church: Outdoor recreation and staying a step ahead of my kids in their sports and adventures

Family: Married to Shannon since 2017; 2 children: Lexi and Cole

Professional Life: High school teacher, plumbing, personal finance

Ministry Focus: Men's Ministry, including DDG, Proven Men, Man Challenge, HSM, and Various Men's Small Groups

Faith Journey: I attended Catholic schools growing up, but it wasn't until I started dating my now-wife that I came to really know the Lord. I became involved with Men's Ministry both as a participant and a facilitator, eventually stepping into leadership.

Favorite Bible Verse: Colossians 3:23 NIV: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters…"

Outside the Church: Spending time with my family, playing and coaching sports, working out, and reading

Family: Married to Krista for 30 years; 7 children: Chaynee (Taylor), Grayson (Kylie), Preston, Levi, Ryder, Ainsley, Merritt

Professional Life: Inside Sales Manager at Steel Technologies

Ministry Focus: Men's Ministry and baptisms

Faith Journey: I answered the call to follow Christ at age 27. I served in many ministries over the next 30 years, including six years as a Deacon.

Favorite Bible Verse: Luke 9:23 ESV: "…If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."

Outside the Church: Working out, reading, listening to podcasts, and spending time with family

Family: Married to Donna for 47 years; 5 children: Lindsey, Josh, Chase, Lacey, and Lauren; 11 grandchildren

Professional Life: I am the owner of Clifford Thieneman Co., LLC, building custom new homes and remodeling for 65+ years.

Ministry Focus: Serving in Men's Groups, Benevolence Committee, and Pastoral.

Faith Journey: I was born and raised a Catholic. In 2006, we became members of Southeast Christian Church, where we started a relationship with Jesus Christ. I became a Deacon in January 2013, served for four years, and became an Elder, serving my eighth year.

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 139:23-24 NIV: "Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."

Outside the Church: Spending time with my wife and family, golfing, delivering meals for the last 20+ years for Louisville Metro Meals on Wheels Program