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.
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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 + Celebrate Recovery 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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Travis Lee – Family + Student Ministries Pastor
Travis is passionate is to see young people come to know, love and serve Christ. As the Director of Family + Student Ministries, Travis strives to see children, students, and their families grow together in their faith and to be equipped with the ability to spread the Gospel. Travis’ hope is that… Read More…
Who would play me in a movie? Andrew Garfield
My favorite activities include: volleyball + basketball
My favorite food: pizza
My favorite song: Cleopatra, by the Lumineers
My favorite movie: Iron Man
My favorite verse: 1 John 4:16
About Travis
Travis is passionate is to see young people come to know, love and serve Christ. As the Director of Family + Student Ministries, Travis strives to see children, students, and their families grow together in their faith and to be equipped with the ability to spread the Gospel. Travis’ hope is that through the ministries of Revolution every person will become Christ-centered, wholehearted followers of Jesus.
Travis is a graduate of Asbury University with a BA in Youth Ministry. His hobbies include watching and attending UK basketball games, playing sports, and hiking.
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Katelyn Garner – Childcare Director
Katelyn has worked in a childcare setting going on six years and is currently a senior at the University of Louisville, studying to be a certified elementary school teacher.
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
Volunteer Ministry Leaders
Finance Team: Brad Manthey
Release Team: Sara Tinker
Personnel Team: Nathan Wachtel
Trustees: John Nolan
Guest Services: Bob + Jan Shewalter
Create Team: Laurel Stewart
rVillage Women’s Ministry: Meredith Kosko
Men’s Ministry: Mike Sims