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Roger has served for 22 years in full-time Christian Ministry .  He has an education degree from Purdue University and a theology degree from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis , Indiana . 

Senior Minister

Roger Hendricks

Passions: Sharing Jesus with others, reading the Bible, spending time with my family, cheering for Purdue.

Family: Wife Jayne, Anna (20), Emily (18), Tommy (16)

Greatest influences: My parents, a campus minister (Scott Dykehouse) that influenced me to follow Jesus, Jesus.

Favorite books: The Bible, The Purpose Driven Life, Simple Church, The Externally Focused Church, Band of Brothers, What's So Amazing About Grace?, The Teammates.

Favorite music: Rich Mullins, Chris Tomlin, The David Crowder Band.

Hobbies: Sports, movies, trying to get in shape (running) once again.

If you could have 3 things in life: (1) The wisdom, love, knowledge and practical ability to lead as many people to Christ as possible, (2) The wisdom to know how to honor God by “maxing out” my life to the fullest potential, (3) To be the best husband, dad and friend that I can possibly be (and beyond).

Why are you involved in ministry? I believe it is the best way for me to use my gifts and talents and seek to make a difference in eternity. I'm not sure I would feel complete doing anything else.

How do you relax? Watch movies (especially those based on true stories: sports, history, war), watch The David Letterman Show (a fellow Hoosier), spend time with my wife.

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Heather has served in volunteer and part-time Christian ministry since 2001. She graduated from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary in Lincoln , Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Youth Ministry in 2005.

 

Children's Minister

Heather Alt

Passions: Making a difference in people's lives, self-esteem issues among preteens and teens.

Family: Dad and two brothers live in Illinois , sister and her family live in Florida , Mom passed away in 2003 from cancer.

Greatest influences: Mom and Dad, Rennie Garda (mentor), Ma Pat (Bible study leader in junior high).

Favorite books: Leading Kids to Christ, The Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter series, Blue Like Jazz, Pride and Prejudice, Developing the Leader Within You, Captivating, The Case For Series by Lee Strobel.

Favorite music: Jonny Lang, Ingrid Michaelson, Norah Jones, India Arie, Toby Mac, Hawk Nelson, acoustic, jazz.

Hobbies: Guitar, music, books, volleyball, do-it-yourself projects.

If you could have 3 things in life: (1) College bill paid in full, (2) new car, (3) all expense paid vacation to Hawaii .

Why are you involved in ministry? God made it very clear to me the summer after I graduated high school that is what he created me for.

How do you relax? Listen to music, surf the internet, hang out with friends, watch movies.

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Ryan (also known as Boomer) has served as a Student Minister for 13 years.  Boomer studied Youth Ministry at Kentucky Christian University and has worked with churches in Indiana and Ohio . 

Student Minister

Ryan "Boomer" Heck

Passions: Students, family and soccer.

Family: Wife Lara (3??????), daughter Braxtyn (2).

Greatest influences: Tim Bond (minister and friend), my mom and my wife.

Favorite books: Into the Wild, Velvet Elvis, Praise Habit

Favorite music: Ben Harper, Shawn McDonald, Jack Johnson

Hobbies: Soccer, mountain biking, hanging with students, jumping with my daughter on the bed.

If you could have 3 things in life: (1) World peace, (2) love for all people, (3) a swimming pool filled with Swedish fish to eat.

Why are you involved in ministry? God gave me a gift, so I use it.

How do you relax? Watch “Lost”, listen to music, dance when nobody is looking.

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Robert (Rob) Campbell, who is serving as our part-time worship minister, is currently a student at Cincinnati Christian University pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Worship Ministry. 

 

Worship Minister

Robert Campbell

Passions: My wife, serving God, playing rock music, running on the treadmill at 6:30 in the morning, watching harry Potter movies, my family, traveling.

Family: My stepmom and father are in Dallas , TX . Since my mother's passing the number of my brothers and sisters has decreased. I have 3 brothers and one sister, all living in different states. My grandparents are in Chicago , my aunt lives in Cincinnati close to me. And my wife of course!

Greatest influences: My father, my brother, my mother, Underoath (band).

Favorite books: Harry Potter series.

Favorite music: Hard rock, hardcore rock, metal.

Hobbies: Reading , playing music, hiking, and I like to cook, too, but not too much…

If you could have 3 things in life: (1) 200,000 less miles on my car, (2) warm weather all year round, (3) 4 pairs of visible abdominals, instead of a measly 2!

Why are you involved in ministry? God designed me to help others to worship him passionately. The best use I have is to lead others to God in worship to give Him honor through praise.

How do you relax? I read, I sleep, I eat, and I watch movies. Who doesn't do that!

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Administrative Manager

Marilyn Grounds

Passions: My family, a healthy lifestyle, living life to the fullest.

Family: Husband Bob, daughter Miranda and her husband Angelo, sons Daniel and Nicholas, granddaughters Eva and Roma with twins on the way (sex unknown!).

Greatest influences: Aunt Rae, Grandpa Harry, Mother Teresa, the apostle Paul.

Favorite books: Sophie's Choice, The Outsiders, A Separate Peace, Pride and Prejudice, The Hours, The Corrections, the Bible, autobiographies, the Bible.

Favorite music: Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Elton John (prior to 1980), the Beatles, Chicago (prior to 1980), The Clash, U2, Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin, classical and more!

Hobbies: Reading , movies (especially indy films), hiking, fitness, music, Scrabble.

If you could have 3 things in life: (1) My son to be safe in Iraq or Afghanistan (wherever he ends up), (2) a cure for my insomnia, (3) a new president elected this November that can effectively unify the American people.

Why are you involved in ministry? God has blessed and forgiven me in so many ways in spite of the mistakes I have made in my life, I feel compelled to give back in whatever way I can.

How do you relax? Hiking or walking my dog Calvin, playing Scrabble on my computer, watching movies, listening to music.

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Administrative Assistant

Andrea Williams

Passions: Family, cooking.

Family: Husband Mark, Children: Bradley, David and Claire (twins).

Greatest influences: My parents.

Favorite books: Karen Kingsbury, Danielle Steele.

Favorite music: Contemporary Christian.

Hobbies: Gardening, baking/cooking.

If you could have 3 things in life: ( 1) No debt, (2) a beach house, (3) a 2 seater convertible.

Why are you involved in ministry? I just want to help in any way I can.

How do you relax? Poolside with a good book.

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Staff

Our staff desires to serve the church body and the surrounding community in a Christ-like fashion. Our goal is to be very accessible. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

To the left is some background info on each member of our staff, or if you would like to contact them, email links are provided.