Leadership
Pastor Jeff and Amy Carlson
Lead Pastor
Pastor Jeff and Amy were elected Lead Pastor of Connection Point Church in 2022. Pastor Jeff grew up in Elkhart, Indiana and attended Central Bible College in Springfield, MO, graduating in 2001 with a B.A. in Biblical Studies. Further education work was completed in 2009 at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary with a M.A. in Christian Leadership. Pastor Jeff is pursuing his Doctorate at Liberty University.
Prior to coming to CPC, Pastor Jeff and Amy served as Lead Pastors in central Indiana for 12 years and most recently as the Church Development and Church Planting Director for Indiana Assemblies of God, since 2017. Pastor Jeff loves history, theological discussions, woodworking, family vacations, the Green Bay Packers & Chicago Cubs. Amy loves home design, organizing chaos, growing and arranging flowers, quality family time, and hearing people’s stories. Pastor Jeff & Amy live in Lafayette and have eight children.
Pastor James and Robin Walsh
Outreach & Evangelism
Jim & Robin have been married for 38 years and have been blessed with five children and five grandchildren. Family is everything to them, and they find great joy in spending time with their loved ones. Jim and Robin believe in the next generation. They dedicated 25 years to doing all that they could to empower and disciple young people to be true followers of Jesus and to make a positive impact on the world around them. They are deeply committed to this community, and believe in the power of coming together to support and lift each other up. One of Jim’s greatest passions in life is worship, and he finds tremendous meaning and purpose in leading others in the adoration of Jesus.
Pastor Andrew and Torre Farmer
Communications & Multi Media
Andrew was born in Greeley, Colorado and grew up in West Lafayette, Indiana. In 2010 Andrew graduated from Evangel University with a bachelor’s degree in Film. While completing his Masters degree in 2012, he felt called to serve in his local church full time. After a year of volunteering he was hired on staff as the Creative Arts Director of Connection Point Church.
Pastor Zachary and Liz Rainey
Pastoral Care & Counseling
Zack’s home town is Covington, Indiana. As a young man, he was baptized at First Christian Church and recognized a call to Christian ministry at First Assembly of God. He was baptized in the Holy Spirit while attending Zion Bible institute (East Providence, Rhode Island). After graduation, he served as the children’s pastor and Christian school administrator at Valparaiso Assembly of God (Valparaiso, Indiana). He and his wife, Elizabeth, were married there. Over the next 21 years, they taught at Full Gospel Bible Church Academy (Marion, South Dakota), pastored Covenant Assembly (of Porter County, Indiana), ministered as youth pastors at Bethel Assembly of God (Elkhart, Indiana), and pastored Kendallville Assembly of God (Kendallville, Indiana).
Pastor Michael and Shana Ivy
Finances & Facilities
Michael was born and raised in Lafayette, IN. Having grown up in the church, Michael felt the call to ministry during his senior year of high school. After completing his undergraduate studies at Purdue University (BA Law & Society 2002), Michael went on to complete ministerial, biblical, and theological training through the Indiana School of Ministry (ISOM). Michael has served bi-vocationally as the Discipleship Pastor since 2018 and became the Executive Pastor in 2022. Michael also owns and operates several businesses with the intent to use every resource for Kingdom Impact. Michael’s wife Shana serves as the Office Manager for Connection Point Church. Together, Michael and Shana, have four children: Maleah, Kielyn, Kerington and Silas.
Pastor Narron and Susanne Sloan
Young Adults
Narron was born in Watseka, IL and grew up in Boswell, IN. After graduating from Indiana State University with a degree in Physical Education, Narron began his teaching career in Colorado Springs, CO. As he taught, he sensed the call into ministry. That led him to the Indiana School of Ministry (ISOM) where he completed his ministerial training.
Pastor Hawk and Abigail Pusey
Next Gen
Hawk and Abigail grew up in the Greater Lafayette area and attended Connection Point Church throughout their childhood and teenage years. In the Fall of 2022, they were married and came on staff at Connection Point Church. They spend most of their time loving on students both inside and outside the church. Hawk is an 8th Grade English teacher at a local middle school. On Sundays, the Puseys can be found leading the Elementary students of The Outbound in the morning and pouring into Middle School students at Youth in the evening. Hawk and Abigail believe there is no child too young to encounter and share the love of Jesus with the world around them and love helping students discover who they are in Christ.
