Celebrating the opening of Southeast Christian Church’s SOUTHWEST CAMPUS

Connecting people to Jesus and one another

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A letter from DAVE STONE Southeast Christian Church Senior Pastor

Southwest Louisville has a new friend and neighbor and we are so excited to open our new church home to folks in that area of the city. Once again, we are elated that the Lord has given us more people than we ever dreamed. This has become a wonderful pattern at our new campuses and one we hope to MIke Drake/The SOu t h e a st O u t l oo k repeat every single time we extend our reach into Kentuckiana. There are so many unchurched folks membership. The Southwest staff has for help with our kids and students. And This campus is very welcoming. You in this part of the city and this is an already heard tons of God stories and are please pray the Southwest Campus will can see it in the hugs and the smiles as amazing opportunity to really make a just on fire to see what our Lord will do continue to grow and bless others while people greet one another. huge difference. The lives of many can next. Our mission is to connect people to being challenged by God’s Word. The excitement is contagious. It’s just be changed for all eternity. We’ve been Jesus and one another! “Now to him who is able to do immea- a joy to be there. Although there have thrilled with how many unchurched have Continue to pray for the Southwest surably more than all we ask or imagine, been a few challenges that come with been coming. God is blessing abundantly. Campus and all God will do through the according to his power that is at work large crowds, we’ve been able to adjust, I’m so proud of James Hauser and lives of folks there. There are so many within us, to him be glory in the church, and things are already running smoothly. how the folks are responding to his lead- stories that are being written…all for HIS and in Christ Jesus throughout all gen- The Southwest staff has done an out- ership. We’ve had baptisms every week, glory. We’d love for you to consider get- erations, forever and ever. Amen” (Ephe- standing job. along with folks coming forward for ting involved in many areas, especially sians 3:20-21).

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S t e p h e n p O w e l l / T h e S o u t h e a st O u t l oo k S t e p h e n p O w e l l / T h e S o u t h e a st O u t l oo k Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2012: Southeast June 30-July 1, 2012: Southeast Christian Church Teaching Pastor High School Pastor James Hauser S t e p h e n p O w e l l / T h e S o u t h e a st O u t l oo k Kyle Idleman announces during the church’s 50th anniversary is introduced by Senior Pastor Oct. 31, 2012: Southeast staff members conduct a prayer celebration that a new campus will be launched in Southwest Dave Stone as the new campus walk in neighborhoods surrounding the new campus. Louisville. It is Southeast’s fourth location. pastor for the Southwest Campus.

Nov. 18, 2012: More than 300 people attend the first meeting of those interested in being a part of the Southwest Campus R u t h S c h e n k / O u t l oo k f i l e p h oto T h e S o u t h e a st O u t l oo k Sept. 20, 2013: The first “Belong: A Night S t e p h e n p O w e l l / T h e S o u t h e a st O u t l oo k of Worship” is held at Christian Academy Feb. 17, 2013: Hundreds brave the cold to be a part of Louisville’s Southwest Campus. of the groundbreaking ceremony. NOVEMBER 20, 2014 | SOUTHEASTOUTLOOK.ORG Southwest Campus B7 Kenwood Heights Christian Church Rooted in Christ, Branching Out To Others WELCOME Southeast Christian Church to the Southwest Community

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SW The Southwest Campus is located at 8301 St. Andrews Church Road, off Dixie Highway, between the Watterson Expressway and the Gene Snyder Freeway. LIke its sister campuses, the Southwest Campus has a café, where worshipers can purchase coffee, tea, soft drinks and pastries.

The baptistry saw baptisms The children’s hallway, where nursery and The inviting atrium features rich wood surfaces, polished concrete floors in each of the first two weeks early childhood programs are located, is and a sitting area with a fireplace (shown at right). the campus was open. brightly decorated.

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An Early Childhood classroom, where children can learn Living rooms, located on the second floor, will be used about Jesus in a cheerful environment. for Bible studies and other meetings.

More than 1,000 people can be seated in the Southwest Sanctuary, which features comfortable seating and high-definition video screens that display sermons delivered by Southeast Senior Pastor Dave Stone and Teaching Pastor Kyle Idleman.

Visitors attending Southeast for the The middle school ministry space gives students a first time with children can check in at a place to study the Bible, hang out with friends and kiosk where they will receive a security The First Step Room is an inviting place for High school and middle school enjoy a snack or a beverage. tag that will ensure that only a parent people interested in joining Southeast or ministry rooms are located on the or guardian will be able to pick their pursuing a relationship with Jesus. second floor. child up after class.

Congratulations Southeast Christian Church on your new Southwest Campus!

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Family: Wife, LeAnn; sons, Caden and Bryson Originally from Hebron, Kentucky, BT Pickett was a police Where did you work before you joined the team at officer in Northern Kentucky before joining the Southwest team. Southeast? I was a youth pastor in Salem, Illinois. I then He’s been playing guitar and singing for more than 20 years was on NextGen staff at the Blankenbaker Campus for eight and is excited to use his talents for the Lord. years. Family: I’ve been married to my wife Brittney for eight years. What made you take this job? I knew God was leading me We have a 5-year-old daughter named Presley Kate and a toward something different. I still love students but knew 2-and-a-half-year-old son named Courtland. my student ministry life was coming to an end. I always What does “BT” stand for? Big Trouble … just joking. knew I would eventually be a senior pastor or lead pastor Barry Thomas. somewhere. When I came to visit the community and saw the potential here, I knew this is where I belonged. Best advice you’ve ever received: Listen to God and do what He says. Where is your hometown? Keokuk, Iowa Best known for: My mad nunchuck skills What is your faith story? I grew up a pastor’s kid. I What was your childhood ambition? To play professional you? “Next Generation Leader” by Andy Stanley struggled with that for a while, but never rebelled. I thought football My life would be simpler if: I could learn to say “no” every What was your childhood ambition? To run track in the about doing ministry, but saw the ugly side of ministry and What is your favorite simple pleasure? Clearance once and a while. Olympics time away from family, so I pursued teaching. Eventually, shopping and selling on eBay Farthest you’ve been from home: Sao Paulo, Brazil What has been your biggest challenge in your new I surrendered my life completely to Jesus when I was a What’s your favorite meal? Fajitas Martin or Taylor guitars? I play a Taylor 514ce freshman in college. role? Remembering anyone’s name What are your hobbies? Hunting and exercising Who are your top musical influences? All Sons & What date on the calendar are you most looking Best advice you’ve ever received: Love Jesus with all Daughters, Kristian Stanfill, David Crowder and The Civil Wars you’ve got What is your hidden talent? I’m pretty flexible for an old forward to? Christmas. I love watching my kids and being guy. I can still sort of do the splits. Perfect day: On the beach with my family. with my family on Christmas. Best known for: Being a deal finder What words best describe you? Husky Random fact about me: I can hold my breath for 24 What is your favorite simple pleasure? Milkshakes My life would be simpler if: I didn’t have to worry about seconds. my weight What is a pressing prayer request? That God will give us What’s your favorite meal? Hot wings insight on what we should do for the people who are part of Always in the fridge: Ketchup Favorite word: “Dude” or “sweet” What are your favorite hobbies? Working out, running, the Southwest Campus. Fondest memory: Fishing with my grandpa playing basketball Farthest you’ve been from home: Ghana, Africa What is the last book you read? “Center Church: Doing Favorite computing device: My MacBook Pro What is the last book you read? “gods at war” Perfect day: Hunting in the woods or fishing in the ocean Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City,” by Tim Keller Phrase you hear too often: “You got a second?” What is the first website you check in the morning? Random fact about me: I am in the bloodline of Leif Who is a historical person you’d like to have dinner Kentucky Sports Radio Erikson What are you most proud of? My wife and my kids with? The Apostle Paul What is the best meal you make yourself? Any Bertolli Favorite tech device: iPhone What is the best meal you make yourself? Cereal Favorite sport to watch: College basketball frozen meal Phrase you hear too often: “I can’t do it” What bad habit do you have? Drinking soda If you could go anywhere in the world, where would What is your signature drink? Red Bull What are you most proud of? My boys following Jesus it be? Tahiti What is your signature drink? Diet Mountain Dew What sound do you love? Cello First car? 1989 Hyundai Excel First car? 1985 Chevy pickup What sound do you love? The sound of my boys saying What is a Louisville restaurant where you’d be What are the top three things on your lifelong “to do” they love me. It used to be their feet running across the room What was your first job? Farmhand considered a regular? Blaze list? I have two—An elk hunt and a family trip to Hawaii to give me a hug What makes you laugh? My kids and occasionally my wife What is your favorite vacation spot? Kentucky Lake with What is your favorite sports team? Denver Broncos What is a Louisville restaurant where you’d be (but don’t let her know I think she’s funny). my family What books (besides the Bible) have most influenced considered a regular? Frontier Diner What is your favorite sports team? UK What is your favorite way to spend time alone? Sit out you? “The Reason for God” by Tim Keller What is your favorite vacation spot? South Carolina What book (besides the Bible) has most influenced on the deck at night and play my guitar

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Disciple-Making Before joining the Southwest Campus staff, Isaiah Lockard Pastor managed an Apple retail store in New York City. Stephen Puricelli and his wife Beth come to the Southwest A tech guru, one of Lockard’s favorite pastimes is mixing Campus from Central Illinois. From 2009-2013, the Puricellis audio. were missionaries in Port-de-Paix, Haiti, where both taught in a “I can’t wait to serve the people of Southwest Louisville,” Christian mission school. Beth taught first grade while Stephen Locakard said. “It’s exciting to see how God already is at work.” taught high school math and Bible. Family: Wife, Amy Stephen has a degree in math and can speak Creole, but his heartbeat is about people and building relationships. What made you take this job? I have a passion for audio Raised in a Christian home, he saw faith lived out at home and live production and a desire to serve full time. and at church. Southwest Campus Pastor James Hauser was Phrase you hear too often: “Literally” Where did you work before you joined the team at his youth minister at First Christian Church in Salem, Ill. They Favorite team to watch: St. Louis Cardinals Southeast? Apple Inc. Upper West Side Retail Store in New stayed in touch while Puricelli earned his degree at Eastern York City If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it Illinois University and married Beth. Where is your hometown? Oelwein, Iowa A year before the campus launched, Puricelli was already be? Valley Station, Ky. building small groups. First car? 1990 Dodge Dakota How long have you been a member of Southeast? Have been attending since June of last year when I came on staff “Disciple-making is all about relationship,” he said. “When What was your first job? Squibb Tank Company you’re in large group settings, the thing you miss is relationship. What is your faith story? I grew up in a Christian family What books (besides the Bible) have most influenced I’ve found that every relationship in life matters—if it’s a server and put my faith in Christ at a Christian concert at age 6. It you? “Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple’s at a restaurant, a doctor, a clerk, a teacher, a friend. And the you? “The Long Walk” by Slavomir Rawicz; “A Million Miles in was much later in high school that I would say that my faith a Thousand Years” by Donald Miller; “Epic” by John Eldridge Success” and “Getting Things Done: How to Achieve Stress- relationships we build matter in the big and little things.” truly became my own as I sought out Christian fellowship and free Productivity” Currently, the Puricellis are in the process of adopting from What was your childhood ambition? Survive my brothers’ started to spend time in prayer and worship. I was challenged Haiti. They live near the Southwest Campus. beatings further in college to question religious traditions and What was your childhood ambition? Professional pianist understandings that I had assumed to be true, which served What date on the calendar are you most looking Family: Wife, Beth What has been your biggest challenge in your new role? Understanding what James is thinking and getting to further deepen my faith and trust in God. forward to? My wife and I have a baby due May 6 Where did you work before you joined the team at James to put something on his calendar Best known for: Trying to make everything What’s your favorite meal? Any type of sushi Southeast? I was a missionary in Port-de-Paix, Haiti What is your favorite simple pleasure? The smell of My life would be simpler if: I wasn’t as particular What are your favorite hobbies? Working on the corn and Where is your hometown? Salem, Illinois candle smoke after you blow it out. Favorite word: Simple soybean farm in Iowa and audio engineering How long have you been a member of Southeast? 1.5 What’s your favorite meal? Spaghetti What is your favorite TV show? “Top Gear” years Farthest you’ve been from home: Amsterdam What is your hobby? Photography Who is a historical person you’d like to have dinner Best advice you’ve received: Always read the instructions What surprises you about adult life: How quickly time What is the last book you read? “The Heroic Path” by John flies by with? Steve Jobs My life would be simpler if: Dixie Highway had less traffic Sowers Perfect day: Road trip with my wife What is the best meal you make yourself? Brown sugar- Farthest you’ve been from home: 5,518 miles crusted French toast Who is a historical person you’d like to have dinner Always in the fridge: Mountain Dew, milk Personal motto: Do it afraid. with? Gary Whitenack at age 10 What bad habit do you have? Making annoying high pitch Favorite tech device: iPhone What surprises you about adult life: The speed that time What bad habit do you have? Being too kind whistling noises First car? Ford Ranger pickup moves What is your signature drink? Big Train Vanilla Chai Tea What is your signature drink? French press coffee Perfect day: 82 degrees and sunny Latte What was your first job? Help desk manager What sound do you love? Music Random fact about me: 1994 recipient of the “Best What sound do you love? Tearing paper slowly What is your favorite movie? “Money Ball” What is a Louisville restaurant where you’d be Handwriting Award” at Hawthorn Elementary School What is a restaurant where you’d be considered a Are you a morning or a night person? Both or neither considered a regular? Frontier Diner on Dixie Highway Favorite tech device: iPhone regular? Dairy Queen What books (besides the Bible) have most influenced What is your favorite vacation spot? 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Bernie Minnis joined the team as children’s pastor in February. He had served as a school counselor at Semple Elementary School near Churchill Downs. Prior to that, he was Jennifer had been working in a pediatrician’s office for six a teacher at Chancey Elementary School. He also served as a years when she applied to be the administrative assistant for volunteer elementary small group leader, working with fourth- NextGen and Children’s Ministry at the Southwest Campus. graders at Southeast’s Oldham Campus. For the last year, she’d been attending the Indiana Campus “When it came to children’s ministry, we really were asking on Saturday nights and her home church on Sunday mornings. the Lord to bring us someone who had a great understanding She’d been raised in a Christian home and baptized young. of kids,” Hauser said. “When Bernie applied for a position for She prayed long and hard about joining the team at the Blankenbaker, the leadership came back saying this guy would Southwest Campus. be a better fit to lead an entire ministry. After meeting Bernie “I prayed about this before I submitted my application,” and hearing his heart we decided this is the guy. He taught she said. “I believe God put me here for a reason. I love the in the school system for six years and was a school counselor team aspect of serving here, and Iove being able to serve this for six years. The school he was teaching at is in the area that community and bring people to Christ.” the Southwest campus will draw from. It was like God had After all those years of working in a pediatrician’s office, she’s dropped the perfect person in our lap.” pretty sure she’s immune to everything and won’t use many First car? Ford Focus Family: Wife, Sarah, and three children: Tripp, Micah and sick days. What was your first job? Goodwill Adleigh What is your favorite movie? “A Walk to Remember” Where did you work before you joined the team at What made you take this job? God’s calling Southeast? Semple Elementary School. Where did you work before you joined the team at What is your favorite sports team? Louisville Cardinals! What made you take this job? Wanting to teach children Southeast? Pediatrician’s office What book (besides the Bible) has most influenced how important they are in God’s Kingdom and how much Where is your hometown? Georgetown, Indiana you? “The Purpose Driven Life” impact they can have in others’ lives now, not just when Best advice you’ve ever received: Treat others the way What was your childhood ambition? I wanted to be a they’re older. you want to be treated nurse Where is your hometown? Louisville My life would be simpler if: There were no cellphones What has been your biggest challenge in your new role? Learning all the names of Southeast staff members How long have you been a member of Southeast? Just Farthest you’ve been from home: Bahamas over 2 years What date on the calendar are you most looking Personal motto: Think before you speak What is your faith story? Long story. Scott Pugh forward to? Christmas What is on your fridge? Pictures of friends, families, What surprises you about adult life: Never getting What is your favorite simple pleasure? Reading Best advice you’ve ever received: Never win an argument anything fun in the mail anymore, now it is all bills with your wife. partners in ministry What’s your favorite meal? I love salad. Perfect day: Sitting on the beach reading a book Best known for: My smile and sense of humor What sound do you love? “Daddy!” What is a pressing prayer request? Trying to find a place Random fact about me: I love to sleep Favorite word: Yo! What is a Louisville restaurant where you’d be to live closer to the Southwest Campus considered a regular? Buffalo Wild Wings Always in the fridge: Cookie dough Farthest you’ve been from home: Canada and the What is the first website you check in the morning? Dominican Republic What is your favorite vacation spot? Disney World in Fondest memory: Family vacations Facebook Orlando Personal motto: There’s nothing too big that can’t be Favorite computing device: Laptop What is the best meal you make yourself? Manicotti conquered What has been on your mind lately? Making sure my What are you most proud of? Family What bad habit do you have? Picking at my nails wife and kids have plenty of reminders of who they are, Perfect day: Wife, kids, sweatpants, outside surrounded how much I love them, and what their purpose in life is so Favorite sport to watch: Basketball What sound do you love? The ocean by trees that when I am not around they will never have to second If you could go anywhere in the world, where would What is your favorite way to spend time alone? I love What is the last book you read? “Children Matter” by guess it. it be? Ireland to sit out on the porch reading a book. Proud Kitchen Supplier for the Southwest Campus! Monday - Friday: Saturdays: Advanced Dermatology 8am - 6pm 9am - 2pm & Dermaesthetics of Louisville Cooking & Baking Supplies for Home Chefs, Church Groups, Clubs, & More

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Matt Erxleben began to get serious about his faith in high school. As he became fired up about having a personal Jennifer had been leading children’s ministry for 15 years at relationship with Jesus Christ, he began to bring friends in his other churches when she knew God was taking her in a new circle of influence to Christ through skateboarding at the church. and different direction. Erxleben went on to St. Louis Christian College. In 2009, at age She grew up in Fairdale, married Chris, her high school 21, he followed in the footsteps of his mentor, James Hauser, as sweetheart, and raised a daughter, Sarah, who now is a junior he was named student minister at First Capital Christian Church at Asbury College and Seminary. in Corydon, Ind. He joined the Southwest Campus staff in August. A friend told her about an opening at the Southwest Campus. “There are a lot of unchurched people (in Southwest Louisville), “I love First Impressions,” Jennifer said. “I love getting to know which excites me, and it’s why I’m here,” he said. “It’s my more people in the Southwest community. A lot of times, people heartbeat. We are going to find some core adult leaders and we have a preconceived idea of church people. They think we have dropped it in a toilet at a U of L game. are going to start reaching these kids and their families.” it all together, but I can tell them that we’re a big, messed-up First car? 1996 Dodge Ram family that God has redeemed.” Phrase you hear too often: Let’s have a conversation about Family: Wife, Mindy What was your first job? Umpiring Little League baseball that! Family: Husband, Chris, and daughter, Sarah What made you take this job? Planting a new campus in What makes you laugh? 1990s Comedy Movies What are you most proud of? My daughter Sarah, she’s an area that has a huge need. What made you take this job? Jesus made me do it! It’s an awesome (just like her dad) What is your favorite sports team? St. Louis Cardinals amazing opportunity to serve my hometown! Where did you work before you joined the team at First car? Green and white Ford Granada Southeast? Student Pastor at First Capital Christian Church What was your childhood ambition? In kindergarten I Where did you work before you joined the team at in Corydon, Indiana said I wanted to be Captain Hook Southeast? Children’s Minister at River City Worship Center What was your first job? McDonald’s Where is your hometown? Salem, Illinois What’s your favorite meal? Meatloaf Where is your hometown? Fairdale, Ky. What is your favorite sports team? U of L What is your faith story? I first heard about Jesus from a What are your favorite hobbies? Skateboarding and What is your faith story? I started serving the Lord at 22 What books (besides the Bible) have most influenced snowboarding you? “Confronting Casual Christianity” by Charles Stanley, friend while in middle school. My family started to attend years old, two weeks before I had my daughter Sarah. That church shortly after that and I was baptized that same year. What words best describe you? Focused, organized major life change caused me to want a better life and Christ anything C. S Lewis, “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan, “Messy was the answer to that. Spirituality” by Mike Yaconelli and “Redeeming Love” by Favorite pets: My dog named “Ollie” What is the best advice you ever received? “Teach, don’t Francine Rivers judge” – my mom Pets: Molly, a miniature Schnauzer, and Roxanne, an English Best known for: High fives and saying the word “awesome” black lab What was your childhood ambition? To live in a big house My life would be simpler if: There were more hours in the What is the last book you read? “Leadership and Self and be able to afford lots of Fruity Pebbles Deception,” The Arbinger Institute Best known for: Being peppy day. What is your favorite simple pleasure? The smell of Favorite word: Baller Who is a historical person you’d like to have dinner My life would be simpler if: I said “no” more. coffee, talking with someone who is really listening with? Francisco Pizarro Farthest you’ve been from home: Barbados Favorite word: Kindness What’s your favorite meal? Chicken and dumplings, What bad habit do you have? Leaving lights on all over Farthest you’ve been from home: Jamaica mashed potatoes, mac ‘n’ cheese, homemade biscuits Perfect day: 76 degrees and partly cloudy the house Personal motto: No coffee, no workie. Be thoughtfully What are your hobbies? The theatre, shopping, hanging Random fact about me: I won a limbo contest while on a What is your signature drink? Yoo-Hoo pirate ship in Antigua (true story) present. with friends, movies, reading What sound do you love? Rain Always in the fridge: Yoo-Hoo Random fact about me: I was Little Miss Fairdale in 1977. What is a pressing prayer request? That all my family What is a Louisville restaurant where you’d be Miss Jefferson Community College 1990. experience the love of Christ in a real personal way Favorite tech device: iPhone considered a regular? Frontier Diner Always in the fridge: Coffee creamer Who is a historical person you’d like to have dinner Phrase you hear too often: “Literally” What is your favorite vacation spot? Moses Lake, Fondest memory: Nightly family prayer times with Sarah as with? Michael Jackson. Don’t judge, I love him. Favorite sport to watch: Baseball Washington she was growing up! What is your signature drink? Triple venti vanilla latte If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it What is your favorite way to spend time alone? On a Favorite tech device: It was my iPhone 6, but I recently What sound do you love? Children laughing be? Angel Falls in Venezuela slackline in a park

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Olivia Maguire is a seasoned veteran of church plants and ministry. She joined the staff at Southeast in 2001 to work Rachael Sibcy worked in the corporate world as a technical with volunteers. In 2011, she was on the team that launched writer and knew the Lord was leading her to something new. the Oldham Campus. Each one on the launch team became like She left her job, became a substitute teacher and began family when God nudged her yet again. At the time, she wasn’t working in women’s and children’s ministry in the church her sure what that meant to everyday life and ministry. She was father planted in Lebanon, Ohio, outside Cincinnati. one of the first hired for the Southwest team to serve as James She wanted to serve in Africa or Haiti but those doors closed. Hauser’s administrative assistant. From her first interview, Rachael knew Southeast was the She and her husband Patrick have three girls: Lydia, Maire, place for her. She loves the Southwest community. and Alaina. Olivia also leads a small group of eighth-grade girls “I talk with so many who have never read the Bible or in NextGen Ministry. understand what a verse is,” she said. “My favorite part of my Fondest memory: When the Lord called me to Southeast “I love being here,” she said. “I love this community. People job is teaching those basics to younger children.” Phrase you hear too often: “I want to be skinny but I love want to see God work. They seek truth and want change. Very Family: Just me in Louisville. My dad, mom and younger food.” It comes out of my own mouth too often. few hide. They are open and honest about their brokenness and Are you a morning or a night person? Morning sister serve at a church plant in Lebanon, Ohio. breaking the generational stuff in their families.” Most proud of? My parents and younger sister What books (besides the Bible) have most influenced How long have you been a member of Southeast? Since First car? Chevrolet Cobalt Family: Husband, Patrick; daughters Lydia, Maire and Alaina you? “Finding the Heart’s True Home” by Richard J. Foster I moved here last May What was your first job? Waitress at LaRosa’s Where is your hometown? Shepherdsville, Kentucky What date on the calendar are you most looking What is your faith story? I was saved and baptized at the forward to? Christmas age of 6. I did not always have the most faithful and obedient What makes you laugh? A good conversation with How long have you been a member of Southeast? Since walk, but after family and personal devastations, I realized girlfriends looking back on crazy things we’ve done. 2000 What is your favorite simple pleasure? A quiet house, a who I was in Christ and who God intended for me to be. What is your favorite sports team? Cincinnati Reds Favorite pet: Our dog, Moses cup of coffee, and a good book Best advice you’ve ever received: “It’s not going to What books (besides the Bible) have most influenced What are you most proud of? My husband, Patrick and What is the last book you read? “The Circle Maker” by matter how much money you make when you are following you? “The Circle Maker” by Mark Batterson, as well as his our girls Mark Batterson where The Lord is leading.” books “Drawing the Circle” and “Praying Circles Around the Favorite pets: My family’s black lab, Maverick, and my Lives of Your Children” kitten, Bethel. Childhood ambition? To be an archaeologist. In addition to the staff, dozens of volunteers help Best known for: Probably how excited and joyful I get about Biggest challenge in your new role? To leave my dad’s everything and everyone! church and the children there. each week in children’s, middle school and high My life would be simpler if: I talked less and listened Simple pleasure? Reading with coffee or tea in hand more. (It’s for real something I’m praying about.) school ministries. Others What’s your favorite meal? Sushi direct traffic, serve Favorite word: Steward Hobbies? Writing and creating new fonts communion or greet Farthest you’ve been from home: Romania What is the last book you read? “Children Matter” by Scott guests at entrances. Personal motto: Steward it ALL! Pugh To find out more about What surprises you about adult life: I thought I was Who is a historical person you’d like to have dinner volunteer roles at the going to be able to eat all of the candy I want, AND not have with? Ruth Southwest Campus, a bed time. Unfortunately, it seems you get larger and more What bad habit do you have? Once I start eating anything contact Volunteer tired as you age. dark chocolate, I just can’t stop. Services at Random fact about me: I’m obsessed with hats What sound do you love? Children worshiping our (502) 253-8125. Always in the fridge: Lacroix sparkling water awesome God! see for yourself. FOCUS ON SAVINGS!

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Independent Christian churches go way back to 1901 when some 20,000 people walked, drove their wagons or rode horses to a camp meeting revival near Paris, Ky. It’s not hard to picture the crowds of early settlers, horses and wagons in the fields surrounding a rustic church building. They gathered around cooking fires and lit torches for evening services. Crowds were a mix- ture of ordinary people—rich, poor, black and white, slaves and free, educated and illiterate from all denominations. They traveled to hear the preaching of Barton Warren Stone, who pleaded with people to just follow Jesus and live according to the Bible instead of a denomination. Preaching continued for several days, and in those simple, outdoor meetings, something spec- tacular happened. More than 3,000 people decided to follow Christ and were baptized. Denominational barriers crumbled as people decided to just be Christians and meet together in churches that follow the New Testament. It was the beginning of the Independent Christian Church, which focuses on Christ-centered, Bible- p h otos f r om w w w . p a d f i e l d . c om ABOVE: In 1801, more than 20,000 people gathered in based teaching rather than creeds or denomina- Cane Ridge, Ky., for a worship camp meeting outside this tional rules. meeting house. That revival led to the formation of the “We are not only Christians, but Christians Independent Christian Church. only,” leaders of the movement said. They rejected RIGHT: The log meeting house was restored and preserved creeds and denominational names, believing that by enclosing it in a new brick building. caused division in the body of Christ. “Where the Bible speaks, we will speak,” they said. “And where the Bible is silent, we will be churches sprouted up all across the Midwest, South silent.” and West. As pioneers who traveled to new parts of Christian churches believe that the Bible gives the country, they also planted churches. clear directives for expressing faith, that it is And they continued to grow. through grace that we are saved, that Jesus is the According to 2009 statistics from The Directory Christ, the Son of God (John 3:16) and that God of Ministry, there are more than 400 Independent raised Jesus from the dead (Romans 10:9). We Christian Church congregations in Kentucky and believe that people must believe, repent, confess 600 in Indiana. Across the United States, there and be baptized. are 5,327 Independent Christian Churches with After those early camp meetings, Christian 1,256,950 members.

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