OUR elders

  • chad anderson

    I was born and raised in Parkersburg, WV and Jesus saved me at Cornerstone Gospel Church in 1993. I enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1998 and during my 20 year career I married my wife Melissa, we had 2 wonderful children, and I got to travel the world serving my country. We ended up in Indianapolis, IN for my last duty station before I retired in 2018. We have been members of Fall Creek Church since 2016 and this family we were adopted into has been life changing for all of us. I have grown to enjoy teaching people about the Bible and helping them understand what it is saying to us. I’ve been able to accomplish this by leading a growth group since 2017 and preaching when the Senior Pastor is not available, and I thoroughly enjoy doing

    both of these. I have also served on the buildings and grounds committee, and I am currently serving as the director of Growth Group Ministry. In my free time I enjoy traveling with my wife, bowling, being outdoors, photography, smoking various foods, riding my Harley, and practicing marksmanship. My wife and I love our church family and are dedicated to serving them, Melissa as the church administrator and myself as an Elder, and we are very thankful that God has placed us here. He truly is amazing. Of all the places we could have been or gone, we have found our home at Fall Creek.

  • Nathaniel (Hank) Hankerson

    I was saved by Christ on June 15th, 1980. I’m happily married to my wife, Maureen, and have two married daughters, two grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. I attended Florida A&M University and Baptist Bible College of Indianapolis received an MA from Southeastern Bible College in Birmingham, Alabama. I have served as a senior pastor, urban missions pastor, and associate pastor. I retired from full-time ministry in 2018 and have enjoyed being a member of FCC. Since retiring, I have served FCC in multiple capacities, including preaching, teaching, music, and leadership as an elder.

  • john newland

    I have served at Fall Creek since 2004. My mission in life is to lead people to become passionate Christ-followers who produce passionate Christ-followers. I'm committed to practical teaching and application of God's Word that empowers people to live with joy, purpose, and hope in a broken world. In addition to my pastoral responsibilities, I have served as Team Leader for Church Planting for the Crossroads Association of greater Indianapolis and have chaired the movement of church planting called Send Indianapolis. Additionally, I have partnered with mission trips to Bolivia, Brazil, Iraq, South Africa and Thailand. My wife and I, Tracy, married in 1988 and have two adult children. I am a 1990 graduate of the University of Kentucky with a BS in Mathematics. My post-graduate degrees include a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee in 1993, and a Doctor of Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky in 2002. I've served as Second Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention in 2008-2009. I am currently working on a Ph.D. in preaching and ethics from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

  • John O'Dell

    Christ Jesus became my Savior and Lord in 1981. My girlfriend, Tameria, now wife of over 40 years, introduced me to the Lord and soon thereafter, I recognized my need to repent of my sin and place my trust in Christ Jesus as my personal Savior. Tameria and I attended high school and college together. She reflects God's pure heart and that attribute constantly contributes to my Christian maturity on a daily basis as I strive to love to show grace to all. We served our country in the Army for nearly 23 years, retiring in 2006. During my final deployment that took me to Korea, members of Fall Creek Church (FCC) lived out the commandment of loving your neighbor as yourself, as demonstrated towards my family during those 19 months of separation. That devotion of love and support displayed to my family is one reason I serve the Lord at FCC. During my 25 years at FCC, I have served as a Trustee, Chairman of the Deacons, Deacon, Treasurer, Growth Group Director, Men's Ministry Director, Growth Group Leader, Youth Leader, VBS, AWANA. Tameria and I periodically offer an Intentional Grandparenting course. I stepped away from full time employment and was later convicted to attend seminary. I graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earning a Master's of Theological Studies. I was so humbled by this experience that my life verse became 2 Timothy 2:15; Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. Please pray for Tameria and me as we serve the Lord and the families at FCC.

  • brian schrock

    Regina and I joined Fall Creek in 1992. We have 3 adult children, a daughter-in-law, and our dog, Rudy.  I became a follower of Jesus at the age of 22, proposed to Regina several months later, and married in December 1989.  I have served as a volunteer student leader for 34 years.  I love Fall Creek Church because of its impact on my family and me.  Ask me anything, my children say I don't have a filter any more. I am messed up, broken, have stage 4 prostate cancer and am blessed.  Let's talk and be real!   

  • mike yoder

    I was saved in 1974, having grown up in a Christian family in Ohio. My parents lovingly guided me to salvation at that young age. My early spiritual growth was nurtured through Youth for Christ in high school and later at Taylor University, where I also met my wife, Rebecca!  My family and I have been blessed to be part of FCC for over three decades, since moving to Indiana in 1991. My wife and I often serve together, though I frequently find myself simply supporting her in her amazing gift of hospitality. With my primary spiritual gifts being leadership, discernment, and administration, I've had the opportunity to serve in various FCC ministries over the years. These include roles as a Trustee, Growth Group Leader, and involvement in Student Ministry, Personnel, Finance, First Impressions, AWANA, VBS, and even a brief stint as an interim Worship Leader.  We deeply love our church and are grateful for the opportunity to serve.  I am embracing the role of Elder and am blessed by this team.