“The greatest among you must become like a person of lower status,
​and the leader like a servant.”

- Jesus

Staff

Rev. Brandon Smith

Co-Pastor

Brandon is from Kokomo, Indiana and grew up in the same church as his wife Stephanie. They met while serving together as youth leaders. After a snowy education in Holland, Michigan (B.A. Religion at Hope College, Master’s of Divinity at Western Theological Seminary), he now serves together with Stephanie as a co-pastor. He enjoys making his baby daughter laugh, walking everywhere, playing games, and being a coffee snob.

Rev. Stephanie Smith

Co-Pastor

As a military brat, Stephanie traveled around a bit but grew up mostly in Kokomo. She attended Taylor University (B.A. Christian Ministry) and Western Theological Seminary (Master's of Divinity). Before moving back to Indiana, Stephanie and Brandon spent the first seven years of their marriage living with students of Hope College, where Stephanie worked as a Resident Director. Now they have their hands full with just one resident-toddler Lilly. Stephanie enjoys reading, nature, and playing with Lilly.

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Andy Burdick

Children & Youth Minister

Andy grew up in Earl Park Indiana with his four brothers. He attended Indiana Wesleyan University where he studied Children's Ministry and Intercultural Studies. After graduating in 2017 before coming to Heartland he spent a year working at White's Residential Family services as a house parent. In his free time he enjoys horseback riding with his younger brothers, going on random adventures, and spending time with his pet parrots while binge watching Friends and Grey's Anatomy

Kathy Keiser

Administrative Assistant

One of the first faces you will meet at Heartland is that of our Administrative Assistant, Kathy Keiser. She works part-time in the HCC office Tuesday through Friday. Kathy lives in Monticello, IN with her husband Bryan. They enjoy spending time on the lake in the warmer months. They have two grown daughters living in Lafayette and New Palestine. Kathy has been a member of Heartland since 1988 (formerly First Reformed). She has served as a deacon and is currently on the Property Team and Welcome Team.

Wendy Maxson

Kid's Hope Director

Wendy Maxson works to develop and sustain a dynamic KIDS HOPE USA program within Heartland Community Church in partnership with Hershey Elementary. She casts the vision for Kids Hope, leads the volunteer mentors, coordinates the prayer partners, and continues to develop the relationship with Hershey.

Consistory

Elders

• Bob Cornell​
• Dan Galema
• Gary Hall
• Gary Summers

Deacons

• John Boerman
• Steve Kantz​
• Bryan Keiser
• Bob Maxson