Our Team


  • Keegan Crosby

    Pastor

    Keegan and his wife, Linnae, met at Moody Bible Institute in 2011, got married in 2013, and have been serving in the local church together ever since. They have a daughter and two sons. The five of them love spending time outdoors and going on walks with their dog. Keegan enjoys reading, playing guitar, sports, and spending time with his family.

  • Josh Broccolo

    worship and discipleship Pastor

    Josh was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and moved to Indianola to serve here at Grace in November 2023. He oversees the worship and production teams, as well as small group leaders. Josh met his wife, Samantha, while attending youth ministry, and they were married just a few years later in 2009. They have 3 children, Oliver, Josephine, and Penelope. Josh enjoys family, friends, a good cup of coffee, and discovering more about God through the things He has made.

  • Roger Kester

    Elder

    Roger and his wife Kathy both grew up in Indianola and graduated from Iowa State University. After graduation in 1983 they were married and came back to join the family farm operation, and have been farming ever since.  Their adult daughter and her husband and three children also live in Indianola and attend Grace.  Roger enjoys spending time with them, keeping up with the daily comics, and his annual vacation getaway with Kathy.

  • Gary Ripperger

    Elder

    Gary grew up in Indianola and came to Grace Church about 9 years ago. Vocationwise, he has been in the insurance business for 35 years and just loves being around Indianola people. He and his wife of 47 years, Lynn, have four wonderful children and five grandkids. He enjoys military history, construction projects, airplanes, traveling with Lynn and romping with the grandkids. 

  • Russ Sandquist

    Elder

    Russ become a resident of Indianola about 30 years ago and began attending Grace Church about 5 years ago. He works for the family business, a property management and investment company. He is blessed with a beautiful and loving wife, Jayma. They have four sons and four daughters-in-law and are proud of every one of them. Russ loves his grandchildren and looks forward to loving the ones to come.