Our Pastors

Matt Roller  |  Lead Pastor
Matt grew up at Indianapolis Baptist Temple and has served in many ministries of the church. He has led the Youth Group, College, and Couples Ministries as well as being a Sunday School teacher and driver for the Special Needs class.

Matt is a graduate of Freedom Seminary in Okeechobee, FL and is currently studying for a Masters in Theology degree from Louisiana Baptist University. Matt’s wife, Bekah, has been a member of IBT since 1987 and conducts ladies Bible studies, helps in the church office and also is available to counsel ladies. Matt and Bekah have three children, Brett, Brandon, and Haley.

Ellery Hunsley  |  Member Care Pastor
Pastor Ellery Hunsley graduated in 1977 from Baptist Bible College, Springfield, MO with a Bachelor of Science degree.

He served 11 years at Beth Haven Baptist Church in Walnut Grove, MO as Youth Director/Associate Pastor and Interim Pastor. Pastor Hunsley joined the Indianapolis Baptist Temple staff in August 1985. He served with Dr. Dixon from August 1985-1996 as an Assistant Pastor. He continued to serve with Rev. Greg Dixon from 1996-2015 as membership pastor and maturity pastor. He continues to serve with Rev. Matt Roller from 2016 to present, as membership pastor and working with the Senior Saints. His ministry also includes hospital and sick and shut in visitation, and teaching small groups, & adult Sunday School class. Ellery and his wife Jeannie have 6 children, 5 of whom are married, and 9 grandchildren and counting. If Pastor Ellery can be of any assistance to you, please contact him at 317-783-6753.

Cole Blakely | IBT Teens Pastor

Cole has attended IBT since 2020 and has been the youth pastor here since 2021. He started in a internship position leading the young adults and is still active in that ministry. He also leads our VBS and helps with IBT kids when needed.

Cole graduated with his bachelors from Heritage Baptist College in Franklin, IN. His wife, Brittany, is active in the church and helps with the youth group

Our Support Team

 
Carole Sparks
Secretary & Event Coordinator
 
Seth Grandidge
Communications Director
 
Dave Turner
Worship Leader
 
Kayla and Isaiah Schult
Kids Directors
 
Hannah Grandidge
Communications Coordinator
 
Isabella Fulkerson
Volunteer Coordinator
 
Chris Healey
Facility Manager