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Yet again, God does immeasurably more than we ask or imagine

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 repeat every single time we extend our reach into Kentuckiana.

This campus is very welcoming. You can see it in the hugs and the smiles as people greet one another.

The excitement is contagious. It’s just a joy to be there. Although there have been a few challenges that come with large crowds, we’ve been able to adjust, and things are already running smoothly. The Southwest staff has done an out-standing job.

There are so many unchurched folks in this part of the city and this is an amazing opportunity to really make a huge difference. The lives of many can be changed for all eternity. We’ve been thrilled with how many unchurched have been coming. God is blessing abundantly.

I’m so proud of James Hauser and how the folks are responding to his lead-ership. We’ve had baptisms every week, along with folks coming forward for

A letter from DAVE STONE

Senior Pastor

membership. The Southwest staff has already heard tons of God stories and are just on fire to see what our Lord will do next. Our mission is to connect people to Jesus and one another!

Continue to pray for the Southwest Campus and all God will do through the lives of folks there. There are so many stories that are being written…all for HIS glory. We’d love for you to consider get-ting involved in many areas, especially

for help with our kids and students. And please pray the Southwest Campus will continue to grow and bless others while being challenged by God’s Word.

“Now to him who is able to do immea-surably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church, and in Christ Jesus throughout all gen-erations, forever and ever. Amen” (Ephe-sians 3:20-21).

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James Hauser passionate about serving Southwest LouisvilleBy Ruth ScheNk | [email protected]

Southeast Christian Church’s South-

west Campus Pastor James Hauser has a long history at Southeast. He served as the high school pastor at the Blanken-baker Campus from 2005-2012. The son of a recently retired pastor, Hauser also served as the pastor at Ozark Christian Church in Monett, Mo., and youth pastor at First Christian Church in Salem, Ill.

Hauser is excited about the oppor-tunity to reach many who do not attend church in the area of 90,000 homes with more than 200,000 who do not attend church.

DiD you alwayS waNt to Be a paStoR?I went through different shifts in high

school, but basically thought I would be a math teacher and coach. I loved foot-ball and math. I thought I could do that, and with summers off, be the best volun-teer on the planet. While I was growing up, I saw that my dad was always dying for volunteers.

So I had a plan, but my dad said all of us had to go to one year of Bible college, then do what we wanted. So I went to Missouri Southern State University at the same time I went to Ozark Christian College.

I did not want to attend Ozark or any Bible college but did in order to honor my parents. My attitude at school reflected my lack of desire to be there.

what chaNgeD youR miND?A friend of my dad asked if I would do

weekend ministry at a small church of about 25 people. I explained that I wasn’t going to be a pastor, but he said, “If you

don’t fill out this application, I’ll make you miserable.”

I wrote a letter explaining why I would be the worst candidate possible: I didn’t like speaking in front of people. I didn’t want to work in the church and so on. They read my application and said, “We think you are the best candidate. We feel that we have been rejected, and we feel like you’re just one of us.”

I ended up in this itty-bitty church with just six people in the 20 to 30 age group. Two families had kids. It was awful and awesome at the same time. I don’t sing, but worship was so bad that I offered to lead worship. The lady who played the piano for us hadn’t played the piano in over 20 years.

In some ways, it was a nightmare church, and I loved it. The people were so real and encouraging. I got to a point where I knew this was where God was leading me. That itty-bitty church did so much for me, and I learned so much from them.

Later we merged with a church down the road and now that church has 150 to 200 there every week.

how DiD you meet youR wife leaNN?We met at a Christ In Youth camp my

senior year of high school, although she was not interested in me until college. Long before that, my dad had preached a revival at her church. When LeAnn’s mom heard that my dad had a son her daughter’s age, she said, “Bill Hauser’s son is a senior. Maybe you two will get married someday.”

James and LeAnn got married the summer of their sophomore year at

Ozark Christian College and have two sons, Caden, 10, and Bryson, 9.

how DiD you get to SoutheaSt?In 2004, I was a youth pastor in Illinois

when Southeast was looking for a high school pastor. My brother John did an internship at Southeast with then Youth Pastor Jim Burgen.

When Phil Heller, who was the high school pastor then, asked if I would be interested in coming to Southeast, I said I didn’t think so. Great things were hap-pening in Illinois, and I couldn’t imagine leaving.

They came back two weeks later and asked if I’d given it more thought.

I called my dad and brother John. They said I absolutely had to do it. I called Matt Proctor, now the president of Ozark Christian College. He said I should strongly consider the move.

So in January 2005, I joined the staff as one of the high school pastors. I’ve been part of an incredible team, which was hard to leave.

what DiD you leaRN aBout BeiNg a paStoR fRom youR DaD?

My dad is the biggest lover of people I’ve ever seen. He is a model of Christ in my life. When I thought he should knock out a few people, he’d hug them.

what woulD people Be SuRpRiSeD to kNow aBout you?

I love looking for a good deal. My wife is unbelievable with sales and coupons. We can make $40 stretch a long way.

what iNtRigueS you aBout a chuRch iN the Dixie highway coRRiDoR?

There is a large amount of people in a small amount of space.

I grew up in a blue-collar factory town. I appreciate people who work hard.

For me, I had to adjust to living in Louisville’s East End. I didn’t grow up like this.

One thing I’ve picked up from the other campus pastors is that God has exceeded expectations in both campuses.

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SOUTHWEST MILESTONESA timeline of events leading up to the opening of Southeast’s newest campus

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June 30-July 1, 2012: Southeast christian church teaching pastor kyle idleman announces during the church’s 50th anniversary celebration that a new campus will be launched in Southwest louisville. it is Southeast’s fourth location.


Sept. 30-oct. 1, 2012: Southeast high School pastor James hauser is introduced by Senior pastor Dave Stone as the new campus pastor for the Southwest campus.


oct. 31, 2012: Southeast staff members conduct a prayer walk in neighborhoods surrounding the new campus.

Nov. 18, 2012: more than 300 people attend the first meeting of those interested in being a part of the Southwest campusr u T h S c h e n k /

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feb. 17, 2013: hundreds brave the cold to be a part of the groundbreaking ceremony.

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Sept. 20, 2013: the first “Belong: a Night of worship” is held at christian academy of louisville’s Southwest campus.

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aug. 22, 2014: the cross is raised atop the Southwest campus.

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oct. 26, 2014: first services held at Southwest campus. a total of 2,362 people attended two services.

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the inviting atrium features rich wood surfaces, polished concrete floors and a sitting area with a fireplace (shown at right).

the baptistry saw baptisms in each of the first two weeks the campus was open.

like its sister campuses, the Southwest campus has a café, where worshipers can purchase coffee, tea, soft drinks and pastries.

the children’s hallway, where nursery and early childhood programs are located, is brightly decorated.


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the first Step Room is an inviting place for people interested in joining Southeast or pursuing a relationship with Jesus.

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.

high school and middle school ministry rooms are located on the second floor.

living rooms, located on the second floor, will be used for Bible studies and other meetings.

the middle school ministry space gives students a place to study the Bible, hang out with friends and enjoy a snack or a beverage.

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Family: Wife, LeAnn; sons, Caden and BrysonWhere did you work before you joined the team at Southeast? I was a youth pastor in Salem, Illinois. I then was on NextGen staff at the Blankenbaker Campus for eight years.What made you take this job? I knew God was leading me toward something different. I still love students but knew my student ministry life was coming to an end. I always knew I would eventually be a senior pastor or lead pastor somewhere. When I came to visit the community and saw the potential here, I knew this is where I belonged. Where is your hometown? Keokuk, IowaWhat is your faith story? I grew up a pastor’s kid. I struggled with that for a while, but never rebelled. I thought about doing ministry, but saw the ugly side of ministry and time away from family, so I pursued teaching. Eventually, I surrendered my life completely to Jesus when I was a freshman in college.Best advice you’ve ever received: Love Jesus with all you’ve gotBest known for: Being a deal finderMy life would be simpler if: I didn’t have to worry about my weightFavorite word: “Dude” or “sweet”Farthest you’ve been from home: Ghana, AfricaPerfect day: Hunting in the woods or fishing in the oceanRandom fact about me: I am in the bloodline of Leif EriksonFavorite tech device: iPhonePhrase you hear too often: “I can’t do it”What are you most proud of? My boys following JesusFirst car? 1989 Hyundai ExcelWhat are the top three things on your lifelong “to do” list? I have two—An elk hunt and a family trip to Hawaii What is your favorite sports team? Denver BroncosWhat books (besides the Bible) have most influenced you? “The Reason for God” by Tim Keller

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Originally from Hebron, Kentucky, BT Pickett was a police officer in Northern Kentucky before joining the Southwest team.

He’s been playing guitar and singing for more than 20 years and is excited to use his talents for the Lord.

Family: I’ve been married to my wife Brittney for eight years. We have a 5-year-old daughter named Presley Kate and a 2-and-a-half-year-old son named Courtland.What does “BT” stand for? Big Trouble … just joking. Barry Thomas.Best advice you’ve ever received: Listen to God and do what He says.Best known for: My mad nunchuck skillsMy life would be simpler if: I could learn to say “no” every once and a while.Farthest you’ve been from home: Sao Paulo, BrazilMartin or Taylor guitars? I play a Taylor 514ceWho are your top musical influences? All Sons & Daughters, Kristian Stanfill, David Crowder and The Civil WarsPerfect day: On the beach with my family.Random fact about me: I can hold my breath for 24 seconds.Always in the fridge: KetchupFondest memory: Fishing with my grandpaFavorite computing device: My MacBook ProPhrase you hear too often: “You got a second?”What are you most proud of? My wife and my kidsFavorite sport to watch: College basketballIf you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? TahitiFirst car? 1985 Chevy pickupWhat was your first job? FarmhandWhat makes you laugh? My kids and occasionally my wife (but don’t let her know I think she’s funny).What is your favorite sports team? UKWhat book (besides the Bible) has most influenced

What was your childhood ambition? To play professional footballWhat is your favorite simple pleasure? Clearance shopping and selling on eBayWhat’s your favorite meal? FajitasWhat are your hobbies? Hunting and exercisingWhat is your hidden talent? I’m pretty flexible for an old guy. I can still sort of do the splits.What words best describe you? HuskyWhat is a pressing prayer request? That God will give us insight on what we should do for the people who are part of the Southwest Campus.What is the last book you read? “Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City,” by Tim KellerWho is a historical person you’d like to have dinner with? The Apostle PaulWhat is the best meal you make yourself? CerealWhat bad habit do you have? Drinking sodaWhat is your signature drink? Diet Mountain DewWhat sound do you love? The sound of my boys saying they love me. It used to be their feet running across the room to give me a hugWhat is a Louisville restaurant where you’d be considered a regular? Frontier DinerWhat is your favorite vacation spot? South Carolina

you? “Next Generation Leader” by Andy Stanley What was your childhood ambition? To run track in the OlympicsWhat has been your biggest challenge in your new role? Remembering anyone’s nameWhat date on the calendar are you most looking forward to? Christmas. I love watching my kids and being with my family on Christmas.What is your favorite simple pleasure? MilkshakesWhat’s your favorite meal? Hot wingsWhat are your favorite hobbies? Working out, running, playing basketballWhat is the last book you read? “gods at war”What is the first website you check in the morning? Kentucky Sports RadioWhat is the best meal you make yourself? Any Bertolli frozen mealWhat is your signature drink? Red BullWhat sound do you love? CelloWhat is a Louisville restaurant where you’d be considered a regular? BlazeWhat is your favorite vacation spot? Kentucky Lake with my familyWhat is your favorite way to spend time alone? Sit out on the deck at night and play my guitar

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Stephen Puricelli and his wife Beth come to the Southwest Campus from Central Illinois. From 2009-2013, the Puricellis were missionaries in Port-de-Paix, Haiti, where both taught in a Christian mission school. Beth taught first grade while Stephen taught high school math and Bible.

Stephen has a degree in math and can speak Creole, but his heartbeat is about people and building relationships.

Raised in a Christian home, he saw faith lived out at home and at church. Southwest Campus Pastor James Hauser was his youth minister at First Christian Church in Salem, Ill. They stayed in touch while Puricelli earned his degree at Eastern Illinois University and married Beth.

A year before the campus launched, Puricelli was already building small groups.

“Disciple-making is all about relationship,” he said. “When you’re in large group settings, the thing you miss is relationship. I’ve found that every relationship in life matters—if it’s a server at a restaurant, a doctor, a clerk, a teacher, a friend. And the relationships we build matter in the big and little things.”

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Family: Wife, BethWhere did you work before you joined the team at Southeast? I was a missionary in Port-de-Paix, HaitiWhere is your hometown? Salem, IllinoisHow long have you been a member of Southeast? 1.5 yearsBest advice you’ve received: Always read the instructionsMy life would be simpler if: Dixie Highway had less trafficFarthest you’ve been from home: 5,518 milesPersonal motto: Do it afraid.What surprises you about adult life: The speed that time movesPerfect day: 82 degrees and sunnyRandom fact about me: 1994 recipient of the “Best Handwriting Award” at Hawthorn Elementary SchoolFavorite tech device: iPhone

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Phrase you hear too often: “Literally”Favorite team to watch: St. Louis Cardinals If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? Valley Station, Ky.First car? 1990 Dodge DakotaWhat was your first job? Squibb Tank CompanyWhat books (besides the Bible) have most influenced you? “The Long Walk” by Slavomir Rawicz; “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years” by Donald Miller; “Epic” by John EldridgeWhat was your childhood ambition? Survive my brothers’ beatingsWhat has been your biggest challenge in your new role? Understanding what James is thinking and getting James to put something on his calendarWhat is your favorite simple pleasure? The smell of candle smoke after you blow it out.What’s your favorite meal? SpaghettiWhat is your hobby? PhotographyWhat is the last book you read? “The Heroic Path” by John SowersWho is a historical person you’d like to have dinner with? Gary Whitenack at age 10What bad habit do you have? Being too kindWhat is your signature drink? Big Train Vanilla Chai Tea LatteWhat sound do you love? Tearing paper slowlyWhat is a restaurant where you’d be considered a regular? Dairy Queen

Before joining the Southwest Campus staff, Isaiah Lockard managed an Apple retail store in New York City.

A tech guru, one of Lockard’s favorite pastimes is mixing audio.

“I can’t wait to serve the people of Southwest Louisville,” Locakard said. “It’s exciting to see how God already is at work.”Family: Wife, AmyWhat made you take this job? I have a passion for audio and live production and a desire to serve full time.Where did you work before you joined the team at Southeast? Apple Inc. Upper West Side Retail Store in New York CityWhere is your hometown? Oelwein, IowaHow long have you been a member of Southeast? Have been attending since June of last year when I came on staffWhat is your faith story? I grew up in a Christian family and put my faith in Christ at a Christian concert at age 6. It was much later in high school that I would say that my faith truly became my own as I sought out Christian fellowship and started to spend time in prayer and worship. I was challenged further in college to question religious traditions and understandings that I had assumed to be true, which served to further deepen my faith and trust in God.Best known for: Trying to make everythingMy life would be simpler if: I wasn’t as particularFavorite word: SimpleFarthest you’ve been from home: Amsterdam What surprises you about adult life: How quickly time flies byPerfect day: Road trip with my wifeAlways in the fridge: Mountain Dew, milkFavorite tech device: iPhoneFirst car? Ford Ranger pickupWhat was your first job? Help desk managerWhat is your favorite movie? “Money Ball”Are you a morning or a night person? Both or neitherWhat books (besides the Bible) have most influenced

you? “Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple’s Success” and “Getting Things Done: How to Achieve Stress-free Productivity”What was your childhood ambition? Professional pianistWhat date on the calendar are you most looking forward to? My wife and I have a baby due May 6What’s your favorite meal? Any type of sushiWhat are your favorite hobbies? Working on the corn and soybean farm in Iowa and audio engineeringWhat is your favorite TV show? “Top Gear”Who is a historical person you’d like to have dinner with? Steve JobsWhat is the best meal you make yourself? Brown sugar-crusted French toastWhat bad habit do you have? Making annoying high pitch whistling noisesWhat is your signature drink? French press coffeeWhat sound do you love? MusicWhat is a Louisville restaurant where you’d be considered a regular? Frontier Diner on Dixie HighwayWhat is your favorite vacation spot? Northern Minnesota

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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 a teacher at Chancey Elementary School. He also served as a volunteer elementary small group leader, working with fourth-graders at Southeast’s Oldham Campus.

“When it came to children’s ministry, we really were asking the Lord to bring us someone who had a great understanding of kids,” Hauser said. “When Bernie applied for a position for Blankenbaker, the leadership came back saying this guy would be a better fit to lead an entire ministry. After meeting Bernie and hearing his heart we decided this is the guy. He taught in the school system for six years and was a school counselor for six years. The school he was teaching at is in the area that the Southwest campus will draw from. It was like God had dropped the perfect person in our lap.” Family: Wife, Sarah, and three children: Tripp, Micah and AdleighWhere did you work before you joined the team at Southeast? Semple Elementary School.What made you take this job? Wanting to teach children how important they are in God’s Kingdom and how much impact they can have in others’ lives now, not just when they’re older.Where is your hometown? LouisvilleHow long have you been a member of Southeast? Just over 2 yearsWhat is your faith story? Long story. Best advice you’ve ever received: Never win an argument with your wife.Best known for: My smile and sense of humorFavorite word: Yo!Farthest you’ve been from home: Canada and the Dominican RepublicPersonal motto: There’s nothing too big that can’t be conqueredPerfect day: Wife, kids, sweatpants, outside surrounded by treesWhat is the last book you read? “Children Matter” by

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Jennifer had been working in a pediatrician’s office for six years when she applied to be the administrative assistant for NextGen and Children’s Ministry at the Southwest Campus.

For the last year, she’d been attending the Indiana Campus on Saturday nights and her home church on Sunday mornings. She’d been raised in a Christian home and baptized young.

She prayed long and hard about joining the team at the Southwest Campus.

“I prayed about this before I submitted my application,” she said. “I believe God put me here for a reason. I love the team aspect of serving here, and Iove being able to serve this community and bring people to Christ.” After all those years of working in a pediatrician’s office, she’s pretty sure she’s immune to everything and won’t use many sick days. What made you take this job? God’s callingWhere did you work before you joined the team at Southeast? Pediatrician’s officeWhere is your hometown? Georgetown, IndianaBest advice you’ve ever received: Treat others the way you want to be treatedMy life would be simpler if: There were no cellphonesFarthest you’ve been from home: Bahamas Personal motto: Think before you speakWhat surprises you about adult life: Never getting anything fun in the mail anymore, now it is all billsPerfect day: Sitting on the beach reading a bookRandom fact about me: I love to sleepAlways in the fridge: Cookie doughFondest memory: Family vacationsFavorite computing device: LaptopWhat are you most proud of? FamilyFavorite sport to watch: BasketballIf you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? Ireland

Scott PughWhat is on your fridge? Pictures of friends, families, partners in ministryWhat sound do you love? “Daddy!”What is a Louisville restaurant where you’d be considered a regular? Buffalo Wild WingsWhat is your favorite vacation spot? Disney World in OrlandoWhat has been on your mind lately? Making sure my wife and kids have plenty of reminders of who they are, how much I love them, and what their purpose in life is so that when I am not around they will never have to second guess it.

First car? Ford FocusWhat was your first job? Goodwill What is your favorite movie? “A Walk to Remember”What is your favorite sports team? Louisville Cardinals! What book (besides the Bible) has most influenced you? “The Purpose Driven Life”What was your childhood ambition? I wanted to be a nurseWhat has been your biggest challenge in your new role? Learning all the names of Southeast staff members What date on the calendar are you most looking forward to? ChristmasWhat is your favorite simple pleasure? ReadingWhat’s your favorite meal? I love salad.What is a pressing prayer request? Trying to find a place to live closer to the Southwest Campus What is the first website you check in the morning? FacebookWhat is the best meal you make yourself? ManicottiWhat bad habit do you have? Picking at my nailsWhat sound do you love? The oceanWhat is your favorite way to spend time alone? I love to sit out on the porch reading a book.

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Jennifer had been leading children’s ministry for 15 years at other churches when she knew God was taking her in a new and different direction.

She grew up in Fairdale, married Chris, her high school sweetheart, and raised a daughter, Sarah, who now is a junior at Asbury College and Seminary.

A friend told her about an opening at the Southwest Campus.“I love First Impressions,” Jennifer said. “I love getting to know

more people in the Southwest community. A lot of times, people have a preconceived idea of church people. They think we have it all together, but I can tell them that we’re a big, messed-up family that God has redeemed.” Family: Husband, Chris, and daughter, SarahWhat made you take this job? Jesus made me do it! It’s an amazing opportunity to serve my hometown!Where did you work before you joined the team at Southeast? Children’s Minister at River City Worship CenterWhere is your hometown? Fairdale, Ky.What is your faith story? I started serving the Lord at 22 years old, two weeks before I had my daughter Sarah. That major life change caused me to want a better life and Christ was the answer to that.Pets: Molly, a miniature Schnauzer, and Roxanne, an English black labBest known for: Being peppyMy life would be simpler if: I said “no” more.Favorite word: KindnessFarthest you’ve been from home: JamaicaPersonal motto: No coffee, no workie. Be thoughtfully present.Random fact about me: I was Little Miss Fairdale in 1977. Miss Jefferson Community College 1990.Always in the fridge: Coffee creamerFondest memory: Nightly family prayer times with Sarah as she was growing up!Favorite tech device: It was my iPhone 6, but I recently

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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 relationship with Jesus Christ, he began to bring friends in his circle of influence to Christ through skateboarding at the church.

Erxleben went on to St. Louis Christian College. In 2009, at age 21, he followed in the footsteps of his mentor, James Hauser, as he was named student minister at First Capital Christian Church in Corydon, Ind. He joined the Southwest Campus staff in August.

“There are a lot of unchurched people (in Southwest Louisville), which excites me, and it’s why I’m here,” he said. “It’s my heartbeat. We are going to find some core adult leaders and we are going to start reaching these kids and their families.”

Family: Wife, MindyWhat made you take this job? Planting a new campus in an area that has a huge need.Where did you work before you joined the team at Southeast? Student Pastor at First Capital Christian Church in Corydon, IndianaWhere is your hometown? Salem, IllinoisWhat is your faith story? I first heard about Jesus from a friend while in middle school. My family started to attend church shortly after that and I was baptized that same year.Favorite pets: My dog named “Ollie”Best known for: High fives and saying the word “awesome”My life would be simpler if: There were more hours in the day.Favorite word: BallerFarthest you’ve been from home: BarbadosPerfect day: 76 degrees and partly cloudyRandom fact about me: I won a limbo contest while on a pirate ship in Antigua (true story)Always in the fridge: Yoo-Hoo Favorite tech device: iPhonePhrase you hear too often: “Literally”Favorite sport to watch: BaseballIf you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? Angel Falls in Venezuela

dropped it in a toilet at a U of L game. Phrase you hear too often: Let’s have a conversation about that! What are you most proud of? My daughter Sarah, she’s awesome (just like her dad)First car? Green and white Ford Granada What was your first job? McDonald’sWhat is your favorite sports team? U of LWhat books (besides the Bible) have most influenced you? “Confronting Casual Christianity” by Charles Stanley, anything C. S Lewis, “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan, “Messy Spirituality” by Mike Yaconelli and “Redeeming Love” by Francine RiversWhat was your childhood ambition? To live in a big house and be able to afford lots of Fruity PebblesWhat is your favorite simple pleasure? The smell of coffee, talking with someone who is really listeningWhat’s your favorite meal? Chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes, mac ‘n’ cheese, homemade biscuitsWhat are your hobbies? The theatre, shopping, hanging with friends, movies, readingWhat is a pressing prayer request? That all my family experience the love of Christ in a real personal wayWho is a historical person you’d like to have dinner with? Michael Jackson. Don’t judge, I love him.What is your signature drink? Triple venti vanilla latteWhat sound do you love? Children laughing

First car? 1996 Dodge RamWhat was your first job? Umpiring Little League baseballWhat makes you laugh? 1990s Comedy MoviesWhat is your favorite sports team? St. Louis CardinalsWhat was your childhood ambition? In kindergarten I said I wanted to be Captain HookWhat’s your favorite meal? MeatloafWhat are your favorite hobbies? Skateboarding and snowboardingWhat words best describe you? Focused, organizedWhat is the best advice you ever received? “Teach, don’t judge” – my momWhat is the last book you read? “Leadership and Self Deception,” The Arbinger InstituteWho is a historical person you’d like to have dinner with? Francisco PizarroWhat bad habit do you have? Leaving lights on all over the houseWhat is your signature drink? Yoo-HooWhat sound do you love? RainWhat is a Louisville restaurant where you’d be considered a regular? Frontier DinerWhat is your favorite vacation spot? Moses Lake, WashingtonWhat is your favorite way to spend time alone? On a slackline in a park

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Rachael Sibcy worked in the corporate world as a technical writer and knew the Lord was leading her to something new.

She left her job, became a substitute teacher and began working in women’s and children’s ministry in the church her father planted in Lebanon, Ohio, outside Cincinnati.

She wanted to serve in Africa or Haiti but those doors closed. From her first interview, Rachael knew Southeast was the

place for her. She loves the Southwest community. “I talk with so many who have never read the Bible or

understand what a verse is,” she said. “My favorite part of my job is teaching those basics to younger children.”Family: Just me in Louisville. My dad, mom and younger sister serve at a church plant in Lebanon, Ohio. How long have you been a member of Southeast? Since I moved here last May What is your faith story? I was saved and baptized at the age of 6. I did not always have the most faithful and obedient walk, but after family and personal devastations, I realized who I was in Christ and who God intended for me to be. Best advice you’ve ever received: “It’s not going to matter how much money you make when you are following where The Lord is leading.”Favorite pets: My family’s black lab, Maverick, and my kitten, Bethel.Best known for: Probably how excited and joyful I get about everything and everyone!My life would be simpler if: I talked less and listened more. (It’s for real something I’m praying about.)Favorite word: StewardFarthest you’ve been from home: RomaniaPersonal motto: Steward it ALL!What surprises you about adult life: I thought I was going to be able to eat all of the candy I want, AND not have a bed time. Unfortunately, it seems you get larger and more tired as you age. Random fact about me: I’m obsessed with hatsAlways in the fridge: Lacroix sparkling water

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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 with volunteers. In 2011, she was on the team that launched the Oldham Campus. Each one on the launch team became like family when God nudged her yet again. At the time, she wasn’t sure what that meant to everyday life and ministry. She was one of the first hired for the Southwest team to serve as James Hauser’s administrative assistant.

She and her husband Patrick have three girls: Lydia, Maire, and Alaina. Olivia also leads a small group of eighth-grade girls in NextGen Ministry.

“I love being here,” she said. “I love this community. People want to see God work. They seek truth and want change. Very few hide. They are open and honest about their brokenness and breaking the generational stuff in their families.” Family: Husband, Patrick; daughters Lydia, Maire and AlainaWhere is your hometown? Shepherdsville, KentuckyHow long have you been a member of Southeast? Since 2000Favorite pet: Our dog, MosesWhat are you most proud of? My husband, Patrick and our girls

Fondest memory: When the Lord called me to SoutheastPhrase you hear too often: “I want to be skinny but I love food.” It comes out of my own mouth too often.Most proud of? My parents and younger sisterFirst car? Chevrolet CobaltWhat was your first job? Waitress at LaRosa’sWhat makes you laugh? A good conversation with girlfriends looking back on crazy things we’ve done.What is your favorite sports team? Cincinnati RedsWhat books (besides the Bible) have most influenced you? “The Circle Maker” by Mark Batterson, as well as his books “Drawing the Circle” and “Praying Circles Around the Lives of Your Children”Childhood ambition? To be an archaeologist. Biggest challenge in your new role? To leave my dad’s church and the children there.Simple pleasure? Reading with coffee or tea in handWhat’s your favorite meal? SushiHobbies? Writing and creating new fontsWhat is the last book you read? “Children Matter” by Scott PughWho is a historical person you’d like to have dinner with? RuthWhat bad habit do you have? Once I start eating anything dark chocolate, I just can’t stop.What sound do you love? Children worshiping our awesome God!

Are you a morning or a night person? MorningWhat books (besides the Bible) have most influenced you? “Finding the Heart’s True Home” by Richard J. FosterWhat date on the calendar are you most looking forward to? ChristmasWhat is your favorite simple pleasure? A quiet house, a cup of coffee, and a good bookWhat is the last book you read? “The Circle Maker” by Mark Batterson

Olivia

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a history of the independent christian church movementBy Ruth ScheNk | [email protected]

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-based teaching rather than creeds or denomina-tional rules.

“We are not only Christians, but Christians only,” leaders of the movement said. They rejected creeds and denominational names, believing that 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 silent.”

Christian churches believe that the Bible gives clear directives for expressing faith, that it is through grace that we are saved, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (John 3:16) and that God raised Jesus from the dead (Romans 10:9). We believe that people must believe, repent, confess and be baptized.

After those early camp meetings, Christian

churches sprouted up all across the Midwest, South and West. As pioneers who traveled to new parts of the country, they also planted churches.

And they continued to grow. According to 2009 statistics from The Directory

of Ministry, there are more than 400 Independent Christian Church congregations in Kentucky and 600 in Indiana. Across the United States, there are 5,327 Independent Christian Churches with 1,256,950 members.

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