Together, our leaders serve to shepherd, equip, and care for God's people under the leadership of Christ.

“Church leadership is a people-building ministry; to function any other way is both unbiblical and dangerous.”

- Paul David Tripp

Elders

Hack McPhee

Lead Pastor

Hack McPhee serves as the Lead Pastor and church planter of Gospel Grace Church, bringing a unique background that combines law enforcement experience with pastoral ministry. Before entering full-time ministry, Hack earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and served for over five years as a police officer with the Fishers Police Department. He then pursued theological training at Faith Bible Seminary, equipping himself for pastoral ministry, and has been serving faithfully since 2009. As a certified biblical counselor and Bible teacher at Legacy Christian School, Hack is passionate about preaching God’s Word and connecting with people in their spiritual journeys.

He and his amazing wife, Kristen, have been married for over 20 years and are blessed with five children. The McPhees are a blended family of three biological children and two adopted through foster care. When he’s not serving in ministry, Hack enjoys reading historical non-fiction, downhill skiing, and cheering on the Oregon Ducks.

John Crabtree

Elder

Dr. John Crabtree is a seasoned pastor, educator, and ministry leader with over 35 years of ministry experience. As an educator, he has served in senior academic leadership roles and currently serves as Director of Development and Bible teacher at Legacy Christian School in Noblesville, IN.

He has served as a church planter, pastor, and church
consultant and has spoken to both national and international audiences. Dr. Crabtree loves to spend time with family, travel, go on walks with his wife, and read. He and his wife, Vicki, are blessed with three adult children and thirteen grandchildren.

Mike Schoenrock

Elder

Mike serves as an Elder at Gospel Grace Church and leads our Gospel Grace Students ministry. He was part of the original team that helped plant Gospel Grace and has been serving the church since its beginning.

Growing up as a military kid taught Mike adaptability, a love for people, and the value of strong community. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry from Pensacola Christian College in 2012. In 2016, he moved to Indiana to serve as an intern at Noblesville Baptist Church, the sending church that helped plant Gospel Grace. During that time, he also attended Faith Bible Seminary.

Mike is passionate about teaching God’s Word, discipling others, and helping people grow in their relationship with Christ and connection to the local church. He enjoys serving across all ages and loves seeing people become rooted in the gospel and engaged in the life of the church.

Outside of ministry, Mike enjoys sports, especially fantasy football and baseball.

Peter Whitehouse

Elder

Peter married the love of his life, Sara, in 1986. Together they have three adult daughters and ten grandchildren.

Prior to moving to Indiana, Peter served in various ministry roles at the same church in New Hampshire for 32 years. After relocating, he served as a Deacon for three years and an Elder for three years at Noblesville Baptist Church before beginning his ministry as an Elder at Gospel Grace in 2025.

Sensing God’s call to devote himself more fully to ministry, Peter pursued certification as a biblical counselor through ACBC in 2024, was ordained later that year, and completed a Master of Theology degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2026.

At Gospel Grace, Peter is actively involved in the Biblical Counseling Ministry, oversees Community Groups, and enjoys opportunities to preach and teach God’s Word. He is passionate about helping others grow in their love for God, His Word, and His church.

When he’s not serving at church, Peter enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, leading a neighborhood Bible study, and playing pickleball.

Deacons and Pastoral Resident

Shane Harris

Deacon

Shane serves as a Deacon at Gospel Grace Church and has been part of the church since its earliest days. As a member of the original church planting team, he faithfully helped lead the setup and teardown efforts during our time meeting at the school, embracing the opportunity to serve wherever needed.

Shane and his wife, Amanda, are blessed with three children and have a heart for serving the church family together. They gladly embrace opportunities to meet practical needs, encourage others, and help strengthen the life of the church. Shane is grateful for every opportunity God gives him to serve His people and desires to live a life marked by faithfulness, humility, and purpose.

When he’s not working or serving at church, Shane enjoys reading a good book and making memories with his family through new adventures and shared experiences.

Gregg Nelson

Deacon

Gregg serves as the leader of our Senior Saints ministry. He came to faith in Jesus Christ at a young age and has spent much of his life serving others through teaching and ministry. Prior to moving to Indiana, Gregg worked as a schoolteacher and served in pastoral ministry in northern Minnesota, including time serving alongside his father.

Gregg and his wife, Teri, have been blessed with five children and twelve grandchildren. He is passionate about encouraging others to grow in their faith and stay connected within the life of the church.

When he has free time, Gregg enjoys hunting, hiking, fishing, swimming, and spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Matt Yiesla

Deacon

Matt serves as a Deacon at Gospel Grace Church and is passionate about helping others grow in their faith and connection to the local church. He has a particular burden for encouraging and discipling young adults as they navigate the transition from youth into adulthood, helping them build a strong foundation in Christ and His Word.

Matt is married to his high school sweetheart, Kelsey, and together they have two children, Kara and Elijah. As a family, they are grateful to be part of the Gospel Grace community and the opportunities God provides to serve and grow alongside others.

Professionally, Matt works as a Brand Protection Advisor with Ecolab. In his free time, he enjoys reading, cheering on the Indiana Pacers, and spending time with family and friends. One fun fact about Matt: his last name is spelled differently than it is pronounced—be sure to ask him about it sometime!

Denny Chacko

Pastoral Resident

Denny serves as a Pastoral Resident at Gospel Grace Church. He is currently completing a Master of Divinity and pursuing a Master of Arts in Biblical Ministries through Indianapolis Theological Seminary, with plans to graduate in 2027. Through these studies and his ministry residency, Denny is preparing for a lifetime of faithful service in the local church and wherever God may lead.

Denny and his wife, Sarah, have three children and are grateful to be part of the Gospel Grace family. Together, they enjoy serving the church, investing in the lives of others, and helping people grow in their love for Christ and His church.

Our Team

Anna Brammer

Worship Leader

Anna seeks to connect volunteers to the different serve teams at Gospel Grace. She is a gifted musician that works with the leadership to develop God honoring music for the worship service. Anna is married to Justin, and they have 3 young boys. In her free time she cleans up the messes of all her boys.