Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Brian Ebel

Extension: Ext. 224

Direct Phone Number: 859-407-3403

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Brian was appointed to St. Luke in June 2019, as its seventh Senior Pastor to order the life of the church, cast vision, lead the staff, and serve as its primary teacher/preacher. He also serves as the Chairperson of the Committee on Approval for the Global Methodist Church, and the Chairperson of Church Planting for the Mid-South Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church.

Brian has a B.S. Business Administration from Aquinas College, studied in the MBA program at Western Michigan University, an M.Div from Asbury Theological Seminary, and a PhD in Theology from the London School of Theology and Middlesex University in the UK. Brian and his wife Mandy have two children, Sarah Margaret and Luke. Brian enjoys golf, hockey, reading, and time with family.

Associate Pastor

Rev. Matt Penny

Extension: Ext. 242

Direct Phone Number: 859-407-3404

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Matt joined St. Luke Church in 2025 as the Associate Pastor, where he oversees discipleship ministries, shares in teaching and preaching responsibilities, provides pastoral leadership and care, and helps guide Next Generation ministries and leadership development within the life of the church.

Matt has a B.A. in Communication Studies from Arkansas State University, an M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary, and an M.A. in Leadership from Asbury Theological Seminary. Matt and his wife Marissa have one son, Oliver. Matt enjoys coffee, travel, playing trumpet, retro gaming, and spending time with family.

Chaplain

Rev. Frances Cadle

Extension: Ext. 240
Direct Phone Number: 859-407-1279

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Rev. Frances Cadle has served on staff at St. Luke since 2023 as the Chaplain. She provides pastoral care and support to individuals and families during times of illness, grief, crisis, and loss while encouraging the congregation to care for one another through Christ’s love and compassion.

Frances is married to her husband, Ron, and together they have three adult children and seven grandchildren. She is an ordained elder in the Global Methodist Church, holds two degrees from Asbury Theological Seminary with a concentration in pastoral care, and is also a graduate of the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law and a licensed Kentucky attorney. Frances has a special passion for supporting family caregivers and helping the church care for those who often carry the unseen burdens of caring for a loved one.

Pastor of Encouragement

Rev. Bob Ockerman

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As the Pastor of Encouragement, Bob ministers to St. Luke members who are homebound or in hospitals and rehab facilities. He enjoys making home visits, phone calls, and sending cards, and especially loves serving communion and praying with those he visits.

Swahili Lead Pastor

Rev. David Balondani

Extension: Ext. 222

Direct Phone Number: 859-407-3406

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