Mickey Strong
LEAD MINISTER
Mickey became lead minister at WCC on March 22nd, 2022. He and his wife, Julie, have 3 children - Cayden, Joslynn & Madison. He has a Bachelors in Biblical Studies and a Minor in Christian Counseling.
Other interesting facts about Mickey include:
Favorite Bible verses: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all you heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 8:37-39 “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Favorite movies: Gladiator, Spiderman: Into the Spider Verse, and basically any movie involving sports
Fun things I enjoys: Hanging out with family!
Sports I enjoy playing: Basketball, bowling, softball, and basically anything I can still play
Favorite teams: Indianapolis Colts, IU, Notre Dame, Butler, Indiana Pacers, and Cincinnati Reds
Something that inspires me (funny): My daughter asks me everyday, “What is God doing today?” I find it funny that she wants to know what God is up to, and I also find it very inspiring and realized I need to be asking that everyday also.
Something that inspires me (serious): Watching the Church be the hands and feet of Jesus!
Other interesting facts about Mickey include:
Favorite Bible verses: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all you heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 8:37-39 “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Favorite movies: Gladiator, Spiderman: Into the Spider Verse, and basically any movie involving sports
Fun things I enjoys: Hanging out with family!
Sports I enjoy playing: Basketball, bowling, softball, and basically anything I can still play
Favorite teams: Indianapolis Colts, IU, Notre Dame, Butler, Indiana Pacers, and Cincinnati Reds
Something that inspires me (funny): My daughter asks me everyday, “What is God doing today?” I find it funny that she wants to know what God is up to, and I also find it very inspiring and realized I need to be asking that everyday also.
Something that inspires me (serious): Watching the Church be the hands and feet of Jesus!
Andrew Fisher
Youth Minister
Andrew came on staff on March 4th, 2018. He and his wife, Laura, have 2 children - Selah and Judah. He received his Bachelor of Youth and Family Ministry from Central Christian College of Bible.
Other interesting facts about Andrew include:
Favorite Bible verses: Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Colossians 1:28-29: “We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ. For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.”
1 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.”
Fun things I enjoy: Spending time with my family.
Favorite sports teams: Indiana Hoosiers, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Reds
Something that inspires me (funny): Watching my daughter grab her little stool to try to get something off of a high shelf.
Something that inspires me (serious): Watching the students when they are on fire for Jesus, and they want to serve Him.
Other interesting facts about Andrew include:
Favorite Bible verses: Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Colossians 1:28-29: “We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ. For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.”
1 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.”
Fun things I enjoy: Spending time with my family.
Favorite sports teams: Indiana Hoosiers, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Reds
Something that inspires me (funny): Watching my daughter grab her little stool to try to get something off of a high shelf.
Something that inspires me (serious): Watching the students when they are on fire for Jesus, and they want to serve Him.
Liz Richardson
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Liz has been on staff since November 1st, 2017. She and her husband, Roger, have 3 daughters - Lily, Laina and Autumn. She has an Associates degree in Science for Nursing from IPFW.
Other interesting facts about Liz include:
Favorite Bible verses: 1 Timothy 4:12 "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.
2 Timothy 1:7 "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind."
Ephesians 2:8-10 "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Fun things I enjoy: I really enjoy going on adventures with my kids. We love to visit museums and go fossil hunting. I love to play board games and card games with friends and family, especially Settlers of Catan and Dixit…just don’t ask me to play Euchre!
Something that inspires me (funny): The unbridled enthusiasm of a young kid. They don’t care about keeping up a “cool image” or looking goofy in front of their peers. They just want to have fun and try their best!
Something that inspires me (serious): Hearing the personal stories of others who have endured trials in their lives and come out the other side, faith intact, and ready to serve God’s kingdom.
Other interesting facts about Liz include:
Favorite Bible verses: 1 Timothy 4:12 "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.
2 Timothy 1:7 "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind."
Ephesians 2:8-10 "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Fun things I enjoy: I really enjoy going on adventures with my kids. We love to visit museums and go fossil hunting. I love to play board games and card games with friends and family, especially Settlers of Catan and Dixit…just don’t ask me to play Euchre!
Something that inspires me (funny): The unbridled enthusiasm of a young kid. They don’t care about keeping up a “cool image” or looking goofy in front of their peers. They just want to have fun and try their best!
Something that inspires me (serious): Hearing the personal stories of others who have endured trials in their lives and come out the other side, faith intact, and ready to serve God’s kingdom.
Tara Bower
SECRETARY
Tara has been on staff since May of 2009. She and her husband, Bob, have 4 adult children and 6 grandchildren.
Favorite Bible verses: Isaiah 41:10 “I’ve picked you. I haven’t dropped you. Don’t panic. I’m still with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you.”
Isaiah 43:1-3 "But now, O Jacob, listen to the LORD who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, 'Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, you Savior.' "
Favorite Bible verses: Isaiah 41:10 “I’ve picked you. I haven’t dropped you. Don’t panic. I’m still with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you.”
Isaiah 43:1-3 "But now, O Jacob, listen to the LORD who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, 'Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, you Savior.' "
Paul Kern
Lead Elder
Paul and his wife, Misty, have 2 children - Evan and Josie.
Favorite Bible verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
Favorite Bible verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
John Morrison
ELDER
John and his wife Peg have 4 adult children and 15 grandchildren.
Favorite Bible verse: James 1:12 “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."
Favorite Bible verse: James 1:12 “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."
Roger Richardson
ELDER
Roger and his wife Liz (our Children's Ministry Director), have 3 children - Lily, Laina and Autumn.
Favorite Bible verse: Job 38:4-11 "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements - surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Or who shut in the sea with doors when it burst out from the womb, when I made clouds its garment and thick darkness its swaddling band, and prescribed limits for it and set bars and doors, and said, 'Thus far shall you come, and no farther, and here shall your proud waves be stayed'?"
Favorite Bible verse: Job 38:4-11 "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements - surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Or who shut in the sea with doors when it burst out from the womb, when I made clouds its garment and thick darkness its swaddling band, and prescribed limits for it and set bars and doors, and said, 'Thus far shall you come, and no farther, and here shall your proud waves be stayed'?"