Leadership

Staff, Elders, Leadership Team, & Deacons

Roger Hendricks

senior minister

Roger Hendricks has served for more than 35 years in full-time Christian Ministry. He has an education degree from Purdue University, a theology degree from Christian Theological Seminary (Indianapolis), and a ministry degree from Abilene Christian University (TX). Roger and his wife, Jayne, have been married since 1983, have three married children, eight grandchildren: Anna (Husband: Kevin; Granddaughter: Jacqueline; Grandson: Cooper), Emily (Husband: Brian; Grandsons: Jesse and Leo); and Tom (Wife: Christina; Granddaughters: Aryn, Andi, and Aden; Grandson: Alec), and one energetic dog (a Cavapoo named Pete).

Larry Adams

creative arts minister

Larry is our Creative Arts Minister. He has been on staff at Southwest since 2009 and holds degrees from Northern Kentucky University and Liberty University.

Larry and his wife, Amy, have five children--Sarah, Brayden, Noah, Sam, and Tyler--who can often be seen running the halls of Southwest! Larry has passions for all things music, Star Wars, and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Andrew Beal

executive minister

Andrew is our Executive Minister and has been on staff since 2015. He was ordained in 2010 and holds two ministry degrees from Lincoln Christian University in Illinois.

Andrew and his wife, Ashley, have been married since 2019 and have two girls, Audrey and Heidi. Andrew enjoys quality time with friends, reading, writing, work projects around the house, and Americana music.

Tambra Breyer

Care minister

Tambra is the Care Minister and is the newest member to our staff. She has been a deacon in the church for a number of years and recently graduated with a Master of Ministry degree from Cedarville University.

Tambra has been married to her husband Paul for 33+ years. She enjoys reading and writing, spending time with friends, and attending Christian concerts as often as she can.

Rocky LaPrade

connections minister

Rocky is our Connections Minister. In 2020, he was called to ministry after serving 22 years in the Air Force. He holds an MA in Counseling from Colorado Christian University and an MA in Ministry/Practical Theology from Ohio Christian University. His life’s desire is to “fan into flame the gift of God” (2 Tim.1:6).

Rocky and his wife, Alayna, enjoy keeping up with their three energetic sons. Favorite family hobbies include being out in nature, spending time at the park, playing board games, and eating ice cream.

Nathan Mitchell

student minister

Nathan is our Student Minister. He is a graduate of Cedarville University and joined the staff in 2018. Nathan provides leadership for our middle school and high school students (grades 6-12).

Nathan enjoys sports, spending time at the gym, and tolerating his two cats. His hobbies also include very deep theology, sarcasm, and all things The Office.

Teri Parks

administrative assistant

Teri is our Administrative Assistant and Finance Secretary. She is a longtime resident of Springboro and has been with Southwest since the early days.

Teri has one wonderful daughter and she also teaches dance at a reputable local dance studio!

Elders

mike myers

cal towne

neal kennedy

lee wagoner

Leadership Team

Anna Bowman

KYLE BROCKMEYER

nEAL KENNEDY

roger hendricks

theda sampson

Deacons

Allison Dunaway

Women's Ministry

mary lou pence

Communion

gary schrader

Building & Grounds

ASHLEY BEAL

Café

joann sproat

Hospitality

Finance Team

jamie belanger

Finance Chairperson

ben horvath

Treasurer

teri parks

Finance Secretary