The staff and leadership at the Revolution is comprised of individuals who are passionate about college students and the gospel. They have dedicated their time to full-time or part-time ministry in order to connect with and impact students for the Kingdom. We're a group of unique individuals with the common thread of desiring to reach Ball State with the gospel.
pastors & staff team
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carl frost
pastor & campus director
Hometown: Bloomington, Illinois (make sure you pronounce that s)
Family: My wife Carolyn and I have been married for 11 years. We have three little kids, Lincoln who is 11 and Lily who is 8, and Wilson who is 6.
Interests: Playing sports, but that is getting harder since I turned 30. I still don’t think I’ve lost a step but I am getting dangerously close. I love to read and watch sports. I also do stand up comedy in my free time (and that's no joke.)
What I love about ministry: I love meeting new people. I love helping people get connected to community and seeing that community help transform people’s lives. I also love to teach and study the Bible.
Interesting thing about me: I have done 5 marathons, but I really don’t enjoy running.
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jeff eads
Pastor
Hometown: Anderson, IN
Family: Married to the lovely Andrea and we have four fantastic kiddos: Madilyn, Jack, Dorothy, and Gus.
Interests: I enjoy playing basketball, traveling, dancing with my wife and going on dates with my kids.
What I love about ministry: Working with a great team of folks to creatively bring the love of Christ to this community.
Interesting thing about me: I raised grand champion goldfish in 4-H. It was covered in the local paper.
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brandon clemens
campus staff
Hometown: Goshen, IN
Family: I have a beautiful wife, Jenna, son, Jackson, and daughter Penelope.
Interests: Sports, Food, Shoes, Denzel Washington movies
What I love about ministry: I love sharing the Gospel with people. Reaching out to the lost and the broken and telling them about Jesus is my favorite part of this job.
Interesting thing about me: I've decided that at age 29, I've re-entered my athletic prime - not through athletic training, but through sheer force of will.
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Jenna Clemens
campus staff
Hometown: Springfield, VA
Family: Married to the funniest and funnest man I’ve ever met, Brandon, for the past 5 years. We have a son, Jackson and girl, Penelope.
Interests: Candy, cupcakes, cleaning, Christ, and math.
What I love about ministry: Getting to know people and hearing their stories, while helping them to understand God’s love and purpose for them.
Interesting thing about me: I fiddle in a sweet bluegrass cover band called Chief Muncie & The Young Professionals.
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Darbi strahle
muncie fellows staff
Hometown: Madison, IN
Family: I have some family. They live in Indiana.
Interests: I love Muncie, baking, playing volleyball, hanging out with friends, campfires, roller coasters, and really good coffee.
What I love about ministry: I love people and practically sharing the love of Jesus with them. I love seeing people get connected in community and grow deeper in their understanding of God’s love for them and others.
Interesting thing about me: I have a life long dream of riding a kangaroo. It’s going to happen.
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chris glotzbach
campus staff
Hometown: Lanesville, IN
Family: My wife, Brittany.
Interests: I love playing and watching sports, talking about the ending of Lost, and of course competition, confrontation and community.
What I love about ministry: I love seeing people grow together in community and grow closer to God. I love the possibility of ministry. There are so many people who need to hear who Jesus is and I love sharing that with them.
Interesting thing about me: I am a mediocre magician. Can I preform at your birthday party?
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iesha alspaugh
campus staff
Hometown: I lived in Troy, Ohio for 11 years
Family: When I hashtag fam it typically includes my older sister or one of my parents
Interests: Twitter, coffee with hazelnut and almond milk, reading and writing, being outdoors, spending time with people, listening to music, keeping up with the newest slang
What I love about ministry: I love walking with people as they surrender different parts of their lives to God and seeing how what they're passionate about comes alive in the Gospel
Interesting thing about me: I'm the friend you want at your wedding.
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MATT KIMBALL
CAMPUS STAFF
Hometown: Fishers, IN
Family: My parents live in Indy, my brother lives in Cali, and my cat lives on Instagram
Interests: Cats, tea, coffee, 4 for 4’s, road trips, Juno, Arrested Development, sweatshirts, Dr. Pepper
What I love about ministry: Hearing people's stories, seeing them encounter Christ, and watching them grow in their walk with the Lord throughout college and after. I’m also a big fan of traditional and contemporary worship music.
Interesting thing about me: I’m actually pretty funny.
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JAy coles
campus staff
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Family: My parents and two sisters live in Indy.
Interests: I love reading, writing, and listening to/composing music. I love pizza, matcha, and baking. I also really love watching and playing basketball, even though I'm not very good.
What I love about ministry: I really love witnessing people see how the Spirit is moving in their lives to draw them deeper to the Father.
Interesting thing about me: I am a published author. I'm also vegetarian.
