Jake Goodman has been attending Battle Ground Bible Church since the fall of 2021, along with his wife Heather and two sons Eli and Amos. Jake was born and raised in Rensselaer, Indiana. He met his wife Heather while attending Grace College in Winona Lake and relocated to the Lafayette area after getting married. Jake works as a civil engineer for a consulting firm in Lafayette. Since becoming a member at BGBC in 2022, Jake has served in the youth ministry and looks forward to serving as a trustee beginning in 2023.
Ike Hamby has been attending BGBC since 2010. He started attending BGBC with his parents, his twin sister and two older sisters. Ike loves to work on projects and research history. He also enjoys hunting and fishing. In his free time, Ike is a part-time coach for a middle school wrestling team. He is an apprentice for the IBEW.
Ben Harkleroad has been attending BGBC since 2022. He was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Indiana in 2011. He works as a shipper at Antique Candle Co. in Lafayette. He also serves in the sound booth at BGBC.
Tyler Hewitt has been attending BGBC since 2021 and became a member in 2022. He was born and raised in Lafayette and works for the City of Lafayette. Aside from his position as a Trustee, he also assists his wife, Clarissa, with Children’s Church and preparing morning coffee.
Mark Jansma and wife Betsy have been attending BGBC since 2015. He was born and raised in central Indiana and works for the City of West Lafayette. Aside from his position as a Trustee, he also assists his wife with Children’s Church.
Jeff Mikels and his wife Marie began attending BGBC in the spring of 2018. They were married in 2012 and the Lord has blessed them with three children. He is an Ivy Tech graduate with a diverse work background in general construction, automotive service & fabrication, business management and close to 20 years in DSD Route Sales. Jeff enjoys spending time in the gym lifting, cooking, mountain biking with his son, and gardening with Marie.
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