MEET OUR ELDERS & STAFF

  • Pastor

    Jeff Strickland was born and raised in Virginia, but considers himself a Hoosier native at this point. He met his wife, Stephanie, in the halls of Crawfordsville High School, and they have now been married almost 15 years. Jeff attended Taylor University before getting his M.Div. at Southern Seminary. He recently graduated with his Ph.D. in Biblical Spirituality and Th.M. in Systematic Theology from Southern.

    Jeff served as the Discipleship Pastor at Rock Point Church in Crawfordsville, IN for six years, while Stephanie worked as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Jeff and Stephanie have two sons –– two of the coolest and craziest little dudes –– Carson and Knox. They are humbled, grateful, and excited to pursue this calling to plant The Fields Church in Westfield, IN.

  • Elder

    Jordan Granger was born in Plano, Texas but grew up in Carmel, Indiana. He received a B.A. in English from Grove City College. He went on to obtain a Master of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2019 and is currently a Ph.D. student in Biblical Counseling, also from SBTS. He has served in law enforcement since 2010.

    Jordan is married with five children. He really enjoys spending time with his family and friends, jiu-jitsu, and outdoor activities like hunting and backpacking.

  • Elder

    Jim is a Christian, husband, father of four. He works at a bank where he uses his appraisal background to help various departments solve problems. Jim loves to teach the Bible as it allows him to dig deeper into the text and teach the class what wonderful things he has discovered in His Word.

  • Admin & Family Ministry

    Holly lives with her family in Sheridan, IN. She married her high school sweetheart, Ian, in 2014. Together they have 3 kiddos — Warren, Ellie, & Jaxon, and a doodle named Millie.

    Holly graduated from Grace College with a degree in Educational Ministries, minoring in Behavioral Science. She has worked in various roles in ministry, including receptionist, preschool assistant, preschool teacher, Assistant Director of Kids Ministry and Director of Kids Ministry.

    Holly loves being outside, a good cup of coffee & running around with her kids. She and her family are excited to be a part of the work that God is doing in the Westfield area.

  • Worship

    Grace was born and raised in Crawfordsville, IN. She met her husband, Dylan, during her high school career, and after 10 years of friendship and mutual admiration from afar, they tied the knot in the fall of 2021. Grace studied music business at Anderson University, pursuing her passion for music, songwriting and worship leading.

    Grace enjoys gardening, Northern Michigan, spending time with family and friends, and songwriting where she releases her personal work under her maiden name, Grace Stewart. She and her husband are honored to be a part of what God is doing at The Fields Church.