I am so glad that you have taken the time to get on our website to find out a little more about our church! My name is Kyle Strauser and I am the senior pastor at The Vine. I joined The Vine in January 2015 and I can honestly tell you that I love it here! We are a congregation of loving people that are dedicated to serving Jesus and one another. 

I have been married to my wife Christine for 27 years and I have two daughters Katie and Natalie. Christine works for the Crawfordsville school system as a teacher’s aide and loves her job there. Katie is a graduate of Milligan College in Johnson City, Tennessee and is a Registered Nurse. She wants to eventually be a midwife. Natalie is going to college at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, studying to be an interior designer. Christine has a degree in office management and I am a 2005 Graduate of Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, Tennessee with a dual major in The Bible and in New Testament Preaching.

I have been in ministry for over 21 years and also worked for 10 years as a senior mechanical designer for Otis Elevator Company in Bloomington, Indiana before the Lord called me into ministry. I love people and love being a minister in the Lord’s church. There is nothing else in life that I would rather do more than serve in the church and be able to minister to God’s people as they also minister to me. My family and I have grown to love this community and we hope and pray that we can get to know you as well. So stop by The Vine and say Hi! We would love to have you!

God Bless,

Kyle

I was born and raised in Small-town, USA, otherwise known as Ladoga, IN. I lived in that great thriving metropolis for around 18 years before heading off to Knoxville, Tennessee to go to Johnson University. After Johnson, I married my beautiful wife, Katie on July 1, 2017 where we spent the next 2 years living in Johnson City, Tennessee and then Orlando, Florida. We welcomed our first born son, Levi on March 7, 2019!

When I am by myself, I enjoy the finer things in life. In my free time I enjoy playing music. I love playing Guitar! I also love a great brew of coffee. One of my favorite things in life is sitting on my front porch at home and watching the sunrise with a good cup of coffee.  

I graduated from Johnson University – Tennessee (’17) with an undergraduate degree in both Bible & Theology and Media Ministry. I then went on to obtain my master’s degree in Strategic Ministry from Johnson University – Florida (’19).

My entire personality is very laid back. I grew up in a sarcastic family, and I myself have those same sarcastic traits. I am so thankful that you have accepted me into your family! I am honored to be here and am looking forward to serving the people of Crawfordsville! I can feel God’s presence here at The Vine and am looking forward to the plans that he has for our beautiful church in the very near future!

Grace & Peace, 

Tyler D. Davis