MEET ANDY
Andy was born and raised in Westfield, IN. He went to Westfield schools k-12 and played varsity basketball. After a series of three concussions in basketball, Andy gave up his goal to play college basketball. He was then called to full time ministry in the following summer of 2015 at Indiana Wesleyan University. God gave him a new dream: to see millions of people come to know Christ. Coming full circle moving back to his hometown in Westfield, he is leaning into the combination of his call as a Lead Pastor, an NBA G League Chaplain, and Hip-Hop/Spoken Word artist. His zeal for the Lord and his genuine love for people drive his leadership every day.
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Andy has been recording and performing as a Hip Hop & Spoken Word artist since 2016. He has had the opportunity to perform at college campuses, conferences, churches, etc. Recently, Andy performed as the opening artist for the 17th annual NBA All Star Gospel Celebration for All Star Weekend in Indianapolis in 2024. He is also apart of a Hip Hop duo “41.” with Christian Belloso.
Andy serves as an NBA G League chaplain for the Indiana Mad Ants, the Indiana Pacers G League affiliate team, and the Westfield YMCA. As a part of his professional basketball ministry, Andy helps plan outreach events with NBA Chaplains across the league in partnership with Pro Basketball Chaplains network.
ANDY & LEANZA
Andy & Leanza met at Ball State University in 2017 at a worship night that Andy was preaching at, and the rest was history! They got married in the summer of 2019. Andy and Leanza now have two beautiful daughters, Alijana and Eminora! In their free time, they enjoy making memories together as a family: traveling, making music, trying new foods, playing outside, etc! As much as they enjoy ministry, family comes first for Andy & Leanza.
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MINISTRY CREDENTIALS
Andy attended Indiana Wesleyan University and received a Bachelors degree in Christian Ministry and a Masters degree in Practical Theology. He also has been ordained in the Wesleyan denomination.
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MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Andy served as the Awaken Campus Coordinator and Campus Pastor of Awaken Ball State from 2017-21. Andy planted the Awaken Ball State campus ministry and helped or coached the plant of 3 other campus ministries around the Midwest (Indiana Wesleyan University, University of Indianapolis, and the University of Louisville). Andy also served as a Trinity Church Student Pastor (5th-12th grade) from 2019-21, helping to empower and raise up next generation leaders and pastors. Most recently, Andy & Leanza planted ONE Church in Westfield, IN where Andy currently serves as the Lead Pastor. www.fortheone.church
