Senior Pastor Ed Stucky

I grew up in Florida and at an early age realized God was calling me into a life of obedience to Him and His Word. I had not pictured my life going in this direction, I had big plans. I tried to run as far as I could from God and moved my family to Boston where I found success-according to the world’s standards. I also learned very quickly how miserable life can be living in disobedience to the One who created me for His purpose and His Glory. Eventually, I began to abuse drugs and alcohol trying to drown out the pain and turmoil that ignoring God caused in my life. In the Winter of 1997 I came to the point where I was ready to do things God’s way. I never knew how good life could be until I started living for Him. I have checked it all out and every Word of His is true. I continue to be a work in progress. I still have struggles in my life, but Christ is the anchor that holds in the midst of any storm and He makes all the difference in the world.

Contact: Pastor Ed

Associate Pastor to Children / Evangelism – JD DeSpain

I was born to two Godly parents, who raised me in the love and admiration of the Lord. I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior at the age of 8. As I grew in age, knowledge, and love for my Savior, I stood strong in my faith in the face of persecution. Until I started, a slow fade in my twenties, when I sought my glory and desire instead of Christ’s. I would have seasons of repentance followed by a short-lived obedience. I had all the things the world believes will make you happy but I was still miserable. It took God humbling me to the point of submission to His lordship of my life in the fall of 2006. By that next spring, I was in an accountability and discipleship program with another believer. God gave me opportunities to teach a bible study in my home that turned into multiple bible studies. I knew deep down that God wanted more of me and I realized the true calling on my life in 2008. In January of 2009, my wife and I moved to Louisville, Ky to attend The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to pursue a pastoral degree..

Contact: JD DeSpain III

Pastor in Worship / Outreach – Dane Chatman

I was raised in a Christian home. I walked an aisle at age 7, but it wasn’t real and I always knew something was missing. When I was 14 I recognized that I had never really given my life to Christ and declared him as the Lord and Savior of my life. 3 years later, at 17, I accepted the Lord’s call to ministry and prepared to be a minister. Like many young believers college was a testing ground for my faith. Soon after starting college I found myself living like the world. I was able to hide it from those who knew me best, but not from God. About a year after starting college I was asked if I still was going to be a minister. A friend of mine laughed hysterically at the thought. God used that laughter to break my heart and show me my need of repentance. Since that day I have sought to follow after God and be his servant. Life isn’t always easy and I often struggle. However, God always brings me through. He has given my life meaning that I could never have apart from him.

Contact: Dane Chatman

Pastor to Youth and Families – Dan Cargill

My walk with the Lord began at the age of 23. I was called out of a life that seemed “good” to those around me; I had the things that this world holds dear and could be counted on by others. While I seemed to have it all, my life lacked direction and purpose. When the things of this world began to crumble around me, I was confronted by the idol that my life had been serving – me. I asked the Lord to forgive me of my sins and become the Lord and Savior of my life. I then began to attend Church and Sunday school. About a year later, I responded to God’s call to full time service and availability to my Lord Jesus Christ. This calling led me to Louisville and Southern Seminary for the purpose that I might become more thoroughly equipped to lead His people. In 2006, the Lord added to my blessings by bringing my wife, Kristin, and now 2.5 children, Elijah (2.5 years old), Noah (9mos), and one T.B.D. (coming January 2011). I continue my struggle, in His strength, to be conformed into the image of Christ. Our ministry seeks to teach students and families to know God, enjoy Him, and to make Him known.

Contact: Dan Cargill