Meet Our Staff
Ryan Phelps,
Lead Pastor
Ryan joined the staff in 2023. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity degree from Lincoln Christian Seminary. Before that he received a B.S. in Education from Indiana State University in 2003. Ryan is happily married to his wife Crystal, who is a high school math teacher. They were married in 2005 and have three kids; Brenna, Braeden, and Brylyn.
Before serving at CCC, Ryan served churches in Connersville, Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, and Covington, Indiana. He has 11 years experience in Student Ministry and is now in his second ministry as a Lead Pastor.
Ryan enjoys cycling, being outdoors, and playing guitar when he is not thinking and engaged in ministry where he has a passion to see people grow in their faith, become fully-committed disciples of Christ, and to disciple others. He is excited to reach and love the community of Chillicothe and to be a servant to those at CCC.
Emily Richards,
Director of Children’s Ministries
Emily graduated from Bradley University in 2009 with degrees in International Studies and Spanish. In 2011, she received her Master’s of Arts from Bradley in Leadership in Human Service Administration. She is grateful for the experiences she’s had working and volunteering in the missions, education, and nonprofits fields.
She and her husband, Travis, have two children, Reed and Will. Together they enjoy being outside, playing games, and exploring, all of which are better with ice cream.
Beginning in 2024, Emily serves CCC as the part-time Director of Children’s Ministries. One of her main focuses is supporting the partnership between families and the church in order to lead the next generation to love God and others.
Lexi Shadday,
Ministry Coordinator & Connections Director
Lexi graduated from Purdue University in 2012. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Purdue in Movement and Sport Sciences.
Lexi and her husband Jordan have attended CCC since 2017. They have two children, Lucy and Jackson. Lexi enjoys spending time with her family, coaching her daughter’s softball team, and all things fitness.
As the Ministry Coordinator and Connections Director, her main focus is to support and partner with our various ministries to carry out our mission of leading people to Christ and growing together in Christlikeness while connecting people with each other and the community.