LCCN Staff
Lead Pastor
Pastor Michael graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University in December 2008, shortly before marrying Katie and moving to Manchester, England in September 2009 to complete an MA in theology. Upon returning to the States, Pastor Michael served as a student life pastor in Michigan, a discipleship pastor while he earned an MDiv at Asbury Theological Seminary, and a lead pastor for the first time in Fort Walton Beach. Katie, Michael, and their three children moved to Lafayette in December 2021 and have never felt more at home. In his free time, Michael enjoys smoked meats, the writings of the Eastern church, collegiate sports, and coaching youth soccer. Michael believes that a full life is about getting your love right, and is hopeful for both himself and others that we can grow into Christlikeness through the rightful patterns and habits that shape us, and the often subtle but always encouraging presence of God.
Director of Student Ministries
Ashley graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in Christian Education. Since graduating she has had experience both at public school and church ministry. She has a heart for missions and has served in 5 different countries on missions trips, including China. In 2020 she met her husband Marcus who was serving in the U.S Navy. They met a month before he left for a second deployment where he was gone for 6 months. However, they made it work and in 2021 they got engaged and then on a hot summer day in July they got married in 2022. The next year they welcomed their precious daughter, Sophie Ellen, into their family. Now, Ashley and Marcus are both excited to be here in Lafayette, IN and to be a part of this church community. Ashley has a passion for young people to know that they are loved by God and are essential to the church body as a whole. She has a desire to see young people grow stronger in their relationship with God and in turn developing an unwavering devotion to Him and His church. Lastly, fun facts about Ashley are that she loves cats, has way too much coffee mugs, and is a firm believer that if you are having a bad day that the perfect remedy is Ben & Jerry's ice cream and to watch How The Grinch Stole Christmas no matter what time of year it is.
Children’s Ministries Director
Shelly serves as our Children's Ministries Director, leading and worshipping alongside our youth ranging in age from preschool to 5th grade. Shelly recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University, receiving her Masters in English. She enjoys spending time with her children, and reading and writing stories. She works as a local elementary school librarian, sharing the love of books with her students. You can contact Shelly by email.
