Rev. Dr. Brian Ebel – Lead Pastor
Brian and his wife Mandy are the founding and Lead Pastors of Revolution Church of Kentucky. Brian attended church regularly until later in high school. At the start of college, he began to question why be a part of a church and even more, why the need for Jesus at all. Brian met his wife Mandy during college and she began to reveal to him the Jesus he never knew and Jesus began a revolution in Brian’s life.
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Who would have guessed? I got a “D” on my first public speaking speech in college.
Who would play me in a movie? Pierce Brosnan
My favorite activities include: family golf, hockey, fishing, reading
My favorite candy: M&Ms + Starburst Jellybeans
My favorite movies: Star Wars + Happy Gilmore
My favorite verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
About Brian
Brian and his wife Mandy are the founding and Lead Pastors of Revolution Church of Kentucky. Brian attended church regularly until later in high school. At the start of college, he began to question why be a part of a church and even more, why the need for Jesus at all. Brian met his wife Mandy during college and she began to reveal to him the Jesus he never knew and Jesus began a revolution in Brian’s life.By the end of his college years Brian and Mandy slowly began to attend churches of all kinds. Shortly after, Brian made a new commitment to be a follower of Jesus, asked Jesus to be his Lord, and began to experience more of God’s revolution in his life.
After college, Brian began a career in the business community. In the midst of his career, God called Brian to full time ministry for the purposes of teaching, leading, and renewal. After receiving this call, he and Mandy left their families and hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan to attend Asbury Theological Seminary and begin their ministry of serving churches and releasing God’s love and hope in the world. Brian and Mandy have served in ministry since 2002, and Brian an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. Planting a new church has been an exciting adventure to help others experience God’s revolution in their lives.
Brian has a B.S.B.A. from Aquinas College, has studied in the M.B.A. program at Western Michigan University, a Masters of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary, and a PhD in Systematic Theology from the London School of Theology and Middlesex University in the United Kingdom. Brian and Mandy have two children, Sarah Margaret and Luke. Brian is an adjunct professor of theology and preaching at Asbury Theological Seminary, and his favorite hobbies include golf, hockey, fishing, hunting, reading, movies, and riding in the golf cart with his kids.
Matthew Bauer – Executive Pastor
Matt came to Revolution at the start of 2016 and brings a wealth of ministry, business, and technical experience to our team. Matt has been in ministry leadership for over 15 years, and is a published author, musician, and public speaker. You can learn more about Matt at www.mattbauer.org. He, with his wife Janna, son Aiden, and faithful pup Baxter, love the outdoors, love exploring new places and trying new restaurants, love meeting new people, and love building God’s kingdom wherever they go.
Who would have guessed? I once performed on stage on a Carnival Cruise ship in the Bahamas.
Who would play me in a movie? Kiefer Sutherland (a.k.a. Jack Bauer – gotta keep it in the family!)
My favorite activities include: disc golf, biking, camping, music
My favorite candy: Ferrero Rocher + Specialty Chocolates
My favorite TV shows: Chuck + This Is Us
My favorite quote: “Dream no small dreams, for they have no power to move the hearts of men.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Darrell Pittman – Worship Pastor
Darrell has been actively involved in worship ministry from 11 years and in music for 25. An Eastern Kentucky native, his passion for music was discovered at an early age and developed over time by different musical influences and multiple genres. His musical passion merged with his newfound passion for Jesus in 1999 after a life changing experience in Abilene, Texas.
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Who would have guessed? When I was 16, I earned a black belt in Shaolin-Do
Who would play me in a movie? Johnny Depp, because I know my character would have to be eccentric
My favorite activities include: music, fishing, watching my son play basketball
My favorite foods: pizza, barbecue, Ale8-1
My favorite music: anything by Bruce Springsteen + worship music
My favorite movies + TV: Braveheart, Forrest Gump, the entire Rocky series, + The Walking Dead
My favorite quote: “Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth, and you get neither.” – C.S. Lewis
My favorite verse: Colossians 3:23
About Darrell
Darrell has been actively involved in worship ministry from 11 years and in music for 25. An Eastern Kentucky native, his passion for music was discovered at an early age and developed over time by different musical influences and multiple genres. His musical passion merged with his newfound passion for Jesus in 1999 after a life changing experience in Abilene, Texas.
Since then, he has used his gifts to honor God and has been a student of worship. His experience in worship ministry has included different styles of worship and many different ages of worshippers. It is his prayer that he may be used as an instrument to revive the passion we each are created with to worship the Living God and to bring glory to his Son Jesus Christ.
Darrell is a graduate of Ferris State University and a student at the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky. He is married to Trish and they have three great kids Robbie, Theresa, and Dylan. His hobbies are martial arts, fitness, watching movies, and his favorite pastime is watching Dylan play basketball.
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Amy Carlson – Director of Student Ministries
Amy has been a part of the Revolution Church family since 2012. She has been on a continued path of spiritual growth and recently enrolled in a Master of Divinity program. Her desire is to continue her learning so that she can help others find peace in the difficult questions and walk with them on their journey of spiritual growth. She brings with her a love for art, teaching, and connecting with others. She and her husband, Ted, enjoy gardening and kayaking together. They also enjoy taking their two boys, Nils & Magnus, exploring for fossils and other cool finds.
Who would have guessed? I’ve been on ESPN2, twice even, for dance competitions!
Who would play me in a movie? Rachel Bilson
My favorite activities include: Painting on birch wood panels using acrylic washes
My favorite food: Collard greens and sweet potatoes… no really. It’s true!
My favorite music: Diana Krall is a good one (so jazz in other words)
My favorite movie: What Dreams May Come
My favorite quote: “Thinking without roots will bare flowers, but no fruits…” – Abram Heschel, God In Search of Man
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Greg Gibson – Treasurer
Greg grew up in Louisville and completed his B.S. in Accounting and M.B.A. at Bellarmine University. He retired from full-time employment after many years of accounting management for both commercial and non-profit organizations. Greg and his wife Faith have been married for 27 years. Greg is an avid golfer and competitive bass angler.
Who would have guessed? I can’t carry a tone in a bucket, but I still sing in the car anyway.
Who would play me in a movie? Patrick Duffy (when I was younger)
My favorite activities include: Fishing + golf
My favorite candy: Milky Way
My favorite movie: North to Alaska (John Wayne)
My favorite verse: Hebrews 11:6
Ashlee Adkins – Ministry Associate
Ashlee has attended Revolution since early 2016. She’s always had a passion for Christ and began teaching Sunday School at age 13. In 2014, she enrolled in Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan with plans to graduate with a Master of Divinity in May 2019. Ashlee and her husband Chris, welcomed their daughter Summitt Jene, in September 2017 to their family that also includes two pups, Woodford and Bear.
Who would have guessed? Ashlee won best defensive player at the University of Tennessee’s basketball camp when she was 16.
Who would play me in a movie? Reese Witherspoon
My favorite activities include: Traveling, reading, + sports
My favorite food: Gravy + biscuits
My favorite TV Show: This Is Us
My favorite quote: “If that don’t light your fire, your wood is wet!” (credit: my former pastor)
My favorite verse: 1 John 4:4
Micah Vandgrift – Director of Celebrate Recovery
I have been attending Revolution since 2014, feeling right at home from the very first visit when my daughter began dancing in the aisle during worship. We have found a loving community that has walked alongside us during some amazing years of growth and change. The road we’ve traveled has been long and winding, but even more, it is a beautiful story of God’s grace and guidance. I am grateful for the many blessings that have been poured out upon my family these past few years and I am quite excited to see how God is going to use me and my story in this new role.
Who would have guessed? I can’t whistle, but I can do a pretty good headstand.
Who would play me in a movie? Ellen Page
My favorite activities include: Staring at the sky. I am in awe of the wonder-filled things that happen in the sky everyday. I am that person that will text you just to say “go look at the moon!”
My favorite beverage: Phocus caffeinated sparkling water
My favorite music: 70’s singer-songrwiters such as Harry Chapin and James Taylor
My favorite movie: Serendipity with John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale – the perfect hopeless romantic movie!
My favorite quote: “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” – Socrates
Volunteer Ministry Leaders
Events and Administration: Gloria McClave
Finance Team: Brad Manthey
Release Team: Ashlee Adkins
Personnel Team: Matt Turner
Trustees: Tim Boyle
Guest Services: Bob + Jan Shewalter
Create Team: Laurel Stewart
rVillage Women’s Ministry: Meredith Kosko
Men’s Ministry: Brian Ebel, David Ehresman