Tony Bye // LEAD PASTOR

Pastor Tony and his wife are excited about the opportunity to serve the Brookhaven Wesleyan Community as the Lead Pastor Family. They are the proud parents of two sons. He joined the staff at Brookhaven in 2006, and transitioned to Lead Pastor in 2013. They have a strong belief in the significance of the community of faith and desires that Brookhaven be missional in both its local community and around the world!

John Walton // WORSHIP + MISSIONS

Pastor John serves as our minister of worship and missions. His ministry at Brookhaven began in 2000, and he continues to lead worship with a great sense of God's Spirit. He has a passion for local and global missions, community benevolence, and works with the church technology team, music teams, and is leader of a small group ministry.

Michele Henry // PASTOR TO FAMILIES + CHILDREN

Pastor Michele ministers closely with children and their families. She also directs the "Kids Choir." Pastor Michele and her husband, have eight children, and have been a part of the Brookhaven family since they were undergraduate students at Indiana Wesleyan University. Pastor Michele joined the staff of Brookhaven in 2010.

Dave Hines // PASTOR TO FAMILIES + STUDENT MINISTRIES

Pastor Dave has been serving in youth ministry since 2010. He realized a call to full-time ministry and joined the staff of Brookhaven Wesleyan in 2013. Dave grew up as a missionary kid in La Ceiba, Honduras. He seeks to develop disciples and student leaders, to drive students deeper in their knowledge of Jesus Christ and His Word.

Emily Hines // DISCIPLESHIP + FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Pastor Emily Hines serves as Discipleship and First Impressions Pastor. She savors faith and theology discussions over coffee Her calling is to shepherd, equip, innovate, and lead. Pastor Emily loves doing life and ministry alongside her husband, Pastor Dave Hines, whom she married May 2015. Together, they enjoy theological and biblical discussions, hiking, photography, and playing board games. Pastor Emily graduated in 2014 from Indiana Wesleyan University with a B.A. in Christian Ministry and Biblical Literature. In 2019, she earned her M.Div. from Wesley Seminary.  Pastor Emily joined the staff in 2015.

Joel Gearhart // CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Pastor Joel serves as minister of Congregational Care. Pastor Joel has  discovered that God is present and powerful in every experience of life.  Pastor Joel enjoys sharing comfort and encouragement with others. He has been a member of Brookhaven since 1992 and joined the staff in 2009.