Meet the team.
This is the team that helps lead, guide, and serve the Vineyard Church Southern Indiana family right here in New Albany, Indiana. At Vineyard, we’re more than a church—we’re a community that feels like family. We’re passionate about leading with authenticity, building relationships, and creating space for people to be seen, known, and loved.
Our staff is committed to serving Southern Indiana with a heart for Jesus and a deep belief that ministry happens best through real connection. Whether you’re new to church, returning to faith, or looking for a fresh start, we’re here to walk with you as you discover your God-given purpose and experience the power of the Holy Spirit in everyday life.
Our staff is committed to serving Southern Indiana with a heart for Jesus and a deep belief that ministry happens best through real connection. Whether you’re new to church, returning to faith, or looking for a fresh start, we’re here to walk with you as you discover your God-given purpose and experience the power of the Holy Spirit in everyday life.
Pastor Brian Hassett
Co-Senior Pastor
What do you love most about Vineyard?
The people!
Favorite weekend activity?
Farmers market, spending time with family & mowing grass!
Go-to worship song right now?
Right now, anything from John Wilds....
One hope for the people in New Albany?
I hope everyone in New Albany finds the true hope of walking with Jesus in this life.
The people!
Favorite weekend activity?
Farmers market, spending time with family & mowing grass!
Go-to worship song right now?
Right now, anything from John Wilds....
One hope for the people in New Albany?
I hope everyone in New Albany finds the true hope of walking with Jesus in this life.
Pastor Alex Hassett
Co-Senior Pastor
What do you love most about Vineyard?
The overall sense of community and family through out our church and all other Vineyard churches.
Favorite weekend activity?
Restful Saturdays with the family.
Go-to worship song right now?
Your Way Is Better -Forest Frank
One hope for the people in New Albany?
To see local churches unite in serving the community
The overall sense of community and family through out our church and all other Vineyard churches.
Favorite weekend activity?
Restful Saturdays with the family.
Go-to worship song right now?
Your Way Is Better -Forest Frank
One hope for the people in New Albany?
To see local churches unite in serving the community
Pastor Tess Brunmeier
Staff Pastor
What do you love most about Vineyard?
The people!
Favorite weekend activity?
Farmers market, spending time with family & mowing grass!
Go-to worship song right now?
Right now, anything from John Wilds....
One hope for the people in New Albany?
I hope everyone in New Albany finds the true hope of walking with Jesus in this life.
The people!
Favorite weekend activity?
Farmers market, spending time with family & mowing grass!
Go-to worship song right now?
Right now, anything from John Wilds....
One hope for the people in New Albany?
I hope everyone in New Albany finds the true hope of walking with Jesus in this life.
Pastor Daniel Shouse
Co-Worship Pastor
What do you love most about Vineyard?
I love the genuine community at Vineyard.
Favorite weekend activity?
Hiking or just soaking up time outdoors.
Go-to worship song right now?
“You Don’t Have to Lose Heart” by Vineyard Worship. It’s got this raw hope that hits deep, reminding me to trust God’s goodness no matter what’s going on.
One hope for the people in New Albany?
That they’d come to know and love Jesus in a real, life-changing way—finding peace and purpose in His love that sticks with them through everything.
I love the genuine community at Vineyard.
Favorite weekend activity?
Hiking or just soaking up time outdoors.
Go-to worship song right now?
“You Don’t Have to Lose Heart” by Vineyard Worship. It’s got this raw hope that hits deep, reminding me to trust God’s goodness no matter what’s going on.
One hope for the people in New Albany?
That they’d come to know and love Jesus in a real, life-changing way—finding peace and purpose in His love that sticks with them through everything.
Pastor Aleshia Shouse
Co-Worship Pastor
What do you love most about Vineyard?
I love that the Vineyard is home. I love the values and principles that the Vineyard stands upon globally, it’s heart for justice and mercy, the importance of worship, and its mission to create spaces for people to have authentic encounter with the Holy Spirit and the love of God. Vineyard music has nourished me from an even younger age than I realized, and that was one of the coolest things to me when we found our way into the Vineyard movement!
Favorite weekend activity?
You’ll find me hanging out with my boys and husband, visiting family, doing something outdoors in my garden, reading, or just hanging out at home when my schedule is free!
Go-to worship song right now?
Too many to choose one, but especially those that I catch my boys singing at home, like ‘No One Like You’ and ‘Holy Forever’. Can’t go wrong with any of the Vineyard worship albums from literally any decade, either!
One hope for the people in New Albany?
It’s dual edged – My one hope is that people would find a community where they are able to feel seen and known, and that they would recognize that there is a God who in fact does see them and know them AND loves them! And that His presence is alive and active in our midst. Whether they find this in our community or another, it is my prayer for our area.
I love that the Vineyard is home. I love the values and principles that the Vineyard stands upon globally, it’s heart for justice and mercy, the importance of worship, and its mission to create spaces for people to have authentic encounter with the Holy Spirit and the love of God. Vineyard music has nourished me from an even younger age than I realized, and that was one of the coolest things to me when we found our way into the Vineyard movement!
Favorite weekend activity?
You’ll find me hanging out with my boys and husband, visiting family, doing something outdoors in my garden, reading, or just hanging out at home when my schedule is free!
Go-to worship song right now?
Too many to choose one, but especially those that I catch my boys singing at home, like ‘No One Like You’ and ‘Holy Forever’. Can’t go wrong with any of the Vineyard worship albums from literally any decade, either!
One hope for the people in New Albany?
It’s dual edged – My one hope is that people would find a community where they are able to feel seen and known, and that they would recognize that there is a God who in fact does see them and know them AND loves them! And that His presence is alive and active in our midst. Whether they find this in our community or another, it is my prayer for our area.
Sheridan Gaston
Family Ministries Director & 1-2nd Grade Class
What do you love most about Vineyard?
My pastors! The people and the welcome feeling I have when I come through the door.
Favorite weekend activity?
Taking adventures with my husband with no plans and just going wherever we want. Sleeping in on Saturdays and being home doing nothing sometimes too.
Go-to worship song right now?
It's Going to be a Good Day by Forest Frank
One hope for the people in New Albany?
To find a church family like I do and to learn the love Jesus has for them.
My pastors! The people and the welcome feeling I have when I come through the door.
Favorite weekend activity?
Taking adventures with my husband with no plans and just going wherever we want. Sleeping in on Saturdays and being home doing nothing sometimes too.
Go-to worship song right now?
It's Going to be a Good Day by Forest Frank
One hope for the people in New Albany?
To find a church family like I do and to learn the love Jesus has for them.
Sydney Heron
Early Childhood Coordinator
What do you love most about Vineyard?
The connections you make with others and how it feels like one big family. My kids always feel so loved.
Favorite weekend activity?
Family time!
Go-to worship song right now?
Still Waters by Leanna Crawford
One hope for the people in New Albany?
That everyone finds community and family and that everyone's children always feel loved and taken care of.
The connections you make with others and how it feels like one big family. My kids always feel so loved.
Favorite weekend activity?
Family time!
Go-to worship song right now?
Still Waters by Leanna Crawford
One hope for the people in New Albany?
That everyone finds community and family and that everyone's children always feel loved and taken care of.
Colette Pedersen
2nd - 3rd Grade Coordinator
What do you love most about Vineyard?
I love how welcoming and accepting we are
Favorite weekend activity?
Going to farmers markets, gardening, making art.
Go-to worship song right now?
Stand Still- Maverick City
One hope for the people in New Albany?
That they know they don't have to do life alone.
I love how welcoming and accepting we are
Favorite weekend activity?
Going to farmers markets, gardening, making art.
Go-to worship song right now?
Stand Still- Maverick City
One hope for the people in New Albany?
That they know they don't have to do life alone.
Bianca Miller
Communication and Connections Coordinator
What do you love most about Vineyard?
The environment yells LOVE. God is LOVE
Favorite weekend activity?
Pickleball & family game nights
Go-to worship song right now?
Graves into Gardens
One hope for the people in New Albany?
To know they are loved!
The environment yells LOVE. God is LOVE
Favorite weekend activity?
Pickleball & family game nights
Go-to worship song right now?
Graves into Gardens
One hope for the people in New Albany?
To know they are loved!