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David Lee - Senior Pastor
dlee@clearcreekchurch.com
On staff at Clear Creek since 1991 (when he still had hair,) David has worn a lot of hats - student ministry, missions, groups, worship - but teaching has always been the heart of his calling. He started wearing the "official" teacher hat as Sr. Minister in 2018.
David and Kelly met and married in 2004 (when you know, you know!) and have been granted permission (so far) to inhabit the living space of three teenage boys. If you catch him staring off into space, he's probably daydreaming about riding a motorcycle someplace he hasn't yet been....
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Chris Smith - Discipleship Ministry
csmith@clearcreekchurch.com
Chris has been on staff since 1996 first for children’s ministry, then for adult discipleship. She oversees small groups, prayer and church benevolence. She also enjoys the rewarding work she does through Freedom in Christ Ministry. Over the years, she has sought to incorporate grace-filled, trauma-informed approaches to mental and emotional health, as well as spiritual well-being.
She and her husband John settled in Bloomington in 1994 and raised their kids, Meghan and Mason, at Clear Creek. They may be a little biased, but they still say Clear Creek is special.
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Andrew Long - Student Ministry
along@clearcreekchurch.com.
Andrew joined our staff in 2017 and he is passionate about helping teens grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Andrew is very lucky to be married to Alanna. They have a son, Daniel, and twin daughters Phoebe and Daphne. In the very little free time Andrew has, he enjoys going to sporting events, Kentucky basketball, and going for walks.
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Casey Ulinski - Kids Ministry
culinski@clearcreekchurch.comCasey Ulinski joined the Bloomington community and Clear Creek Church in 2018, bringing a wealth of experience and a heartfelt passion for children's ministry. A graduate of Liberty University with a degree in elementary education, Casey spent a decade in the classroom, dedicated to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning.
Casey made the inspiring transition to children's ministry, driven by a desire to help kids grow closer to Jesus. With a creative and compassionate approach, Casey is committed to creating engaging environments where children can explore their faith and build meaningful relationships. Outside of ministry, Casey enjoys spending time with family, exploring nature, and finding joy in the little moments of life. -
Samantha Goodpaster - Office Administrator
sgoodpaster@clearcreekchurch.com
Sam keeps the Clear Creek team running from her position in the office Monday thru Friday. Sam Graduated from Indiana University in 1997 with a degree in Elementary Education. She is the wife of David and the mom of Charlie and Andrew. Sam loves spending time with her family and friends, beach vacations, and long conversations with her adult kids.
She feels blessed to call Clear Creek her home.
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Sarah Peden - Mission Development
speden@cccschool.com
Sarah was born and raised in Bloomington, IN and is a graduate of Indiana University. Before joining the Clear Creek Christian School leadership team during the 2020-2021 school year, she worked in the nonprofit field, helping to bridge the gap between mission, vision, alignment, strategy and execution. She loves spending quality time with her friends and family, running or hiking on trails, outdoor adventures, and studying, abiding in, and sharing the practices of Jesus. Psalm 103 is her anchor. Sarah started working with the church leadership team in 2022 with vision casting and is helping to develop the mission, vision and purpose of the church.
Elders
Appointed as guardians of the church's spiritual health, and tasked specifically with prayer and teaching, our elders are an invaluable resource to the congregation and the church staff.
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Nat Hill V
In addition to his elder role, Nat Hill also leads worship on Sunday mornings and is a Youth sponsor in our Student Ministry. His wife Katie is a teacher at Clear Creak Christian School. They have 3 children and a long legacy of family history at Clear Creek Christian Church!
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Reed Adams
Reed Adams is the Chairman of the Elder team and leads the facility team and finance team at Clear Creek. He is one of the founding families of Clear Creek Christian School, where all of his children attended. Reeds wife, Penny, serves in Kids ministry and is the former principal of Clear Creek Christian School, where she continues to volunteer her time serving families.
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David Goodpaster
In addition to his Elder role, David Goodpaster also supports the tech team, facilities team, and Deacons ministry. He attends Clear Creek with his wife Sam (Office Administrator) and two sons.
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Michael Rothrock
Michael is one of the newest additions to the Elder team. In addition to his Elder role, he serves along with his wife Mandy in the Kids ministry. Their children attend Clear Creek Christian School, where Mandy is also employed as the Lunchroom Coordinator.
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Tyler Wells
Tyler is one of the newest additions to the Elder team. In addition to his Elder role, you can often find him in the tech booth on Sunday mornings. Tyler is married to Sarah Lynn, and has two sons. Sarah Lynn serves Kids ministry and volunteers at Clear Creek Christian School during the school year.