Meet Our Team

John Tischer

Lead Pastor

Joined Team: October 2013
Hometown: Hannibal, MO
Colleges: Truman State University (1999), Lincoln Christian Seminary (2003)
Favorite Things: Playing a round of golf, going on an adventure, & smoking a good brisket
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Sam Draper

Discipleship Pastor

Joined Team: August 2017
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Colleges: Dallas Christian College (2003), Lincoln Christian Seminary (2008, 2010, 2019)
Favorite Things: Reading, biking, & Chipotle
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Aly Trexler

Creative Arts Pastor

Joined Team: May 2019
Hometown: Wentzville, MO
Colleges: Lincoln Christian University (2019), Friends University (2025)
Favorite Things: Mysteries & puzzles, my husband Jake & our dog Louie, and Dr. Pepper
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Hannah Newlin

Kids Pastor

Joined Team: November 2014
Hometown: Irvington, IL
Colleges: St. Louis Christian College and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (2004)
Favorite Things: A good story, family & friends, teaching kids about Jesus, and Dr. Pepper
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Kipp McDonald

Student Pastor

Joined Team: December 2020
Hometown: Tuscola, IL
College: Eastern Illinois University (2001)
Favorite Things: Gaming, family, students, and woodworking
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Ben South

Technical Director

Joined Team: August 2021
Hometown: Bloomington-Normal, IL
College: Lincoln Christian University (2020)
Favorite Things: Games, 3D printing, and spending time with friends
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Beth Anderson

Office Manager

Joined Team: October 2020
Hometown: Greencastle, IN
College: IUPUI (1996)
Favorite Things: Groundhog Day, fireflies, heart-shaped rocks, glitter, time with family & friends, dandelion wishes, blowing bubbles, and reading
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Addie Gilliam

Kids Ministry Resident

Joined Team: January 2025
Hometown: Hudsonville, Michigan
College: Spring Arbor University (2023)
Favorite Things: Jesus, coffee, cats, and Mac & Cheese
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Guy Tincher

Lead Custodian

Joined Team: 2007
Hometown: Rockville, IN
Colleges: Florida State University (1986), Cayameca College (1996)
Favorite Things: Woodworking, running, and time with my grandkids
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Courtney Howard

Custodian

Joined Team: November 2025
Hometown: Greenwood, IN
Favorite Things: Crafting, herbal medicine, foraging medical plants & foods, and spending time with family
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Elders

Dean Gambill

Elder Chairman

Dave Faust

Rob Anderson

Jared Jernagan

Scot Evans

Max Johnson

Ed Neumann

John Tischer

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Facilities Team

Evan Anders*
Alan Ball
Shana Faust
Corey Gray
Nancy Michael
Troy Remsburg

*Facilities Chairman
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