Staff

Eric Simpson

Lead Pastor

Married to Kendra. Dad to Lilly & Kaylynn. Native Iowan. Donut connoisseur. Was once one pin shy of bowling a perfect game. 

Ruth Batson

Accountant

Married to Ted and mom to 2 college-age daughters, Kelsey and Mackenzie. Enjoys family vacations, numbers that add up and volunteering with students.

Ian Black

Student Pastor

Foodie. Outgoing. Professional tap dancer. Musical theater aficionado. Maker of unusual sounds. Loves hanging out with friends. Passionate about reaching students for Christ.

Elisabeth Benedict

Eagle Preschool Director

Married to Scott. Mom to Sam, Annadel and Avery. Proud mom taxi. Youth sports fan. Always on the go. Loves to chow on seafood.

Julia Davis

Discipleship & Connections Director

Favorite aunt. Unintended Hoosier. Lipstick wearer. Shoe junkie. Organized. Chocolate is my kryptonite.

Brad Janiszewski

Middle School Director

Last name pronounced Yanni-chev-ski. First name pronounced Brad. Grew up in the lower thumb of the Michigan mitten. Detroit sports fan. Souvenir Turtle Collector. World traveler.

Janna Langebartels

Finance Support

Coke drinker. Potato chip stealer. Blogger. Writer. Singer. Happily married to a rock star. Mom to Bram, Lucy & Liza.

Justin Langebartels

Worship & Missions Pastor

Married to Janna. Proud dad to Bram, Lucy & Liza. Loves good food, music and fishing. Guitarist for the Hunter Smith Band.

Ben Newsom

Technical & Production Director

Country music fan. Loves a good campfire. Grew up in Notre Dame country but a University of Kentucky Wildcat fan. Self-proclaimed World's Worst Vegetarian.

Michelle Schrier

Communications Coordinator

Wife to Jeff. Mom to Jacob & Avery. Avid reader. Loves 90s pop music and the Chicago Cubs. Once hiked on the Great Wall of China.

Kim Shepson

Eagle Kids Director

Carl Verh

Facility & Grounds Director

Husband to Lucy. Proud grandfather & great-grandfather. Wannabe comedian. Mission trips are my sabbatical. When Bob the Builder asks if we can fix it, I already did.

Alicia Threlkeld

Eagle Students Support

Mom of four. Wife to Ryan. Expert couponer. Organized. Board/card game player. Chapstick addict. Coke drinker.

Courtney Vischer

Preschool Support

Married to Pete. Proud to be a #boymom (Noah, Greyson & Roman). Dumpster Diver. Painter. Art teacher. Sarcasm aficionado.

Lacy Turnquist

Ministry Support

Wife. Mom. Former North Dakotan. Business owner. Heart for kids in Kenya. Loves NKOTB.