Leadership

Thom earned his bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Miami, Florida, and later attended Regent University in Virginia Beach, earning a Master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. Thom's career took an exciting turn as he ventured into the world of news. He spent several years as a news anchor and reporter in Florida and Ohio, gaining valuable experience. However, his thirst for knowledge and spiritual growth led him to Winebrenner Theological Seminary in Findlay, Ohio, where he graduated with a Master of Divinity degree.

During his time at the seminary, Thom started his pastoral journey as the Associate Pastor of Faith Community Church. After seminary, he relocated with his wife Michelle and daughters Rachel and Mandi to Manassas, Virginia, where they planted Liberty Community Church in 2004.  In 2011, Thom moved to Lafayette, Indiana, serving as the Associate and now Lead Pastor for C3 church.

Thom has been married to his wife Michelle for thirty years, and his daughters are married. Rachel and Mandi are both serving in ministry at First Presbyterian Church, Baton Rouge. Thom is also blessed with a grandson, Matthias Paul.  

Thom’s vision for C3 is twofold: First, it should be a church that provides the best opportunity to become devoted followers of Jesus, and second, it should offer each individual a place for healing and encouragement through life’s journey.
 
Thom's favorite life verse is Psalm 91. 

Todd Hair has served in pastoral ministry for 28 years, passionately dedicated to serving and building the local church. He and his wife, Tami, were high school sweethearts, dating for nearly six years before marrying on Todd's birthday, July 6, 1996. Two years later, they welcomed their first child, and their family has since grown to 14 children (9 girls and 5 boys).

As C3's Associate Pastor for Ministry Development, Todd collaborates closely with ministry teams and leaders to create effective groups, classes, programs, and environments for adults and students to connect, grow, relate, and serve.

In addition to their full-time ministry at C3, Todd and Tami lead their own marriage and family ministry, Love Ministries. Together, they prepare, encourage, and restore Christian marriages, helping couples build strong, Christ-centered homes. Learn more about Love Ministries by visiting their website: www.LoveMinistries.Us

Todd's Life Verse:
Psalm 34:4 - "I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears."

Bryan and Erin Oakley joined Crestview in 2015, bringing over 20 years of musical experience. Leading our musicians and vocalists, Bryan pursues authentic worship, guided by the Holy Spirit. As a devoted father to six children, he strives to embody the worshipper described in John 4:23. Bryan also brings over a decade of operations and maintenance management experience, blending his skills with strategic leadership. He embraces his   bi-vocational calling to inspire and uplift the community through faith, music, and leadership. Bryan loves spending time with his wife on their Harley, and family on the water, or just relaxing and enjoying all the Blessings around him.

Erin Oakley assumed the role of Director of Children and Family Connections at C3 in 2018, leveraging her extensive background in Children's Ministry spanning over two decades. Erin is the force behind the ongoing advocacy of the Intergenerational Ministry at C3. Recognizing the transformative power of cross-generational relationships within the church; fostering thriving faith in those who experience these connections. She also provides crucial administrative support to the C3 Worship Teams, leads congregants in worship, and serves as vocal coordinator under her husband's leadership.

Outside of C3, Erin has served as a licensed Realtor since 2009, bringing her Lafayette roots and community connections to The Dream Weaver Team at Coldwell Banker Shook. With a commitment to service, honesty, and integrity, Erin seamlessly extends the same dedication to her clients, ensuring they receive exceptional care in their transactions.

Erin is a devoted wife, and mother. Alongside her husband Bryan, she navigates the joys and challenges of nurturing a blended family of eight with unwavering love and resilience, counting it as their most cherished accomplishment.

Erin enjoys travel, the arts, and outdoor activities. 

Lauren Thompson recently relocated to Lafayette with her husband, Marcus, after living in Alabaster, AL her entire life. Raised in a Christian home, Lauren has always been taught the value of serving the church and local community. Her passion for ministry began early, volunteering at her home church in various roles, which inspired her to pursue a career in church service. Lauren’s education includes attending Birmingham Metro Master’s Commission and Highlands College, where she earned her Minister’s License and a certificate in Ministry Leadership.

Before joining Crestview Community Church, Lauren worked as the Area Manager for Birmingham Orthodontics, overseeing 60+ employees across multiple locations. She later served as Executive Administrator at Pantheon Financial and Pantheon Resources, bringing strong skills in management, financial reporting, and executive support.
Lauren is dedicated to using her organizational and leadership abilities to support the church’s mission, ensuring its operations run smoothly and its ministries continue to grow and serve the community. She is committed to fostering a welcoming, efficient environment that helps C3 thrive.

Lauren’s life verse is Matthew 28:18-20

Dawn has lived in the area most of her life and received her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in Organizational Leadership and Supervision.  Dawn worked in IT and Special Events and Alumni Relations at Purdue for 20 years and has served with the Community Cancer Network, American Red Cross, Food Finders Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Trinity Life Ministry and Combat Cookies.

Dawn and her husband Kevin both graduated from McCutcheon High School, they married in 2015 and have been members of C3 since 2023.  Together they have five children and four grandchildren.  Dawn and Kevin enjoy travel, reading, family and time with their rescue dogs.

Dawn walks alongside visitors to the C3 campus from first time guest to membership by incorporating educational and volunteer experiences which meet individual needs and unique interests.  Dawn helps our members connect through fulfilling opportunities to serve C3, on and off campus through small groups, classes and volunteer roles.   Dawn addresses prayer requests and oversees care response to ensure that our church is taking good care of concerns and needs for prayer, assistance, meals and ministry.  We are called to serve and to care for one another.  Dawn is passionate about caring well for our chuch family and our community and looks forward to warmly welcoming each visitor to our campus; whether it be your first time or your hundredth time; you are welcome here.

Favorite verses: 1 John 3:18 Let us not love in word or in talk but in deed and in truth.

Tricia Wright graduated from Taylor University-FT. Wayne in 1992 with a degree in Elementary Education and a kindergarten endorsement. She has been teaching kindergarten in the Tippecanoe School Corporation for 29 years. Tricia and her husband are members of Crestview Community Church. They have 2 children, one of which is a Crestview Preschool Graduate!

Alison Long graduated from Ball State University in 2016 with a degree in elementary education. She worked as a long-term substitute in a third grade classroom. She then worked as a kindergarten teacher at Clinton Prairie Elementary School. After having her first child, she became a stay-at-home mom.  Alison and her husband are members of Faith Church. They have 3 children. She is looking forward to working at Crestview, where she can share her faith and love of learning. 

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Kevin Underwood has been part of C3 for most of his life. He first attended Crestview as an infant with his parents, Larry and Betsy Underwood. He accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized at Crestview, and his relationship with Christ continued to grow through his youth and young adulthood. In his 20s, Kevin began serving in leadership as a Board member and Sunday School teacher. He has a deep love for studying Scripture and enjoys leading Bible studies and engaging in meaningful discussion with others.
Kevin and his wife, Sherry, live in West Lafayette. They have three adult children: Samantha (married to Johnny Bodily), Colton (married to Rachel), and Lauren (married to Coltin Clark). Kevin and Sherry are also proud grandparents to Matthias and John Redmond. Kevin and his family are actively involved in farming in northwest Tippecanoe County, where they raise a variety of crops including corn, popcorn, soybeans, seed soybeans, and wheat, as well as pigs for natural and freezer pork. They also sell sweet corn directly to consumers during the summer season.
In addition to serving on the Board of Elders at C3, Kevin has a long history of public service. He served on the Tippecanoe County Council for 20 years, including many years as council president. His leadership in the agricultural community includes 12 years as District 3 Director on the Indiana Farm Bureau Board, representing multiple counties across the region. He continues to serve Indiana agriculture as a farmer representative, chair of the Indiana Grain Indemnity Board and as a crop producer representative on the Indiana Pesticide Review Board.

Leadership at C3
Adult Sunday School Teacher (2004 - Present)
Young married class Teacher (1992 - Early 2000s)
Junior high Sunday School Teacher (1989 - 1992)
Former Chair of Ushers

Elder Service at C3
Board of Administration member (Early 1990s - Early 2000s)
Board of Governance member (2009 - 2014)
Chair of the Board of Elders (Jan 2014 - Dec 2016)
Chair of the Board of Elders (Jan 2017 - Dec 2020)
Finished term for Chair of the Board of Elders that resigned (Nov 2022 - Dec 2022)
Chair of the Board of Elders (Jan 2023 - Present)

Dave and his wife, Nancy, have been part of C3 since 1999. Dave was raised in the church and recommitted his life to Christ as a young adult, an experience that became a turning point in his faith. Since then, he has remained committed to walking with the Lord and serving others.
Dave worked in manufacturing in the Lafayette area for 45 years. In addition to their full-time jobs, he and Nancy owned and operated a horse boarding stable from 1990 to 2016, which kept them very active. They have four adult children who are all involved in 4-H projects with horses. Dave and Nancy both retired in 2016 and enjoy traveling, with hopes to continue doing more in the future.
Dave and Nancy have served together in a variety of ministry roles over the years. They have taught Sunday School at C3 and at other churches, and they served as community leaders for the Lafayette Great Banquet from 2016 to 2019. They have also been part of the prayer team at C3 since 2016 and have been encouraged by the many ways God has answered prayer.
Dave is currently serving his first term as an elder and considers it a blessing to serve alongside a church family that is deeply committed to prayer.

Leadership at C3
Small Group Leader (2014 – Present)
Member of the Prayer Team (2016 – Present)

Elder Service at C3
Board of Elders member (July 2025 – Present)