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About Us
MEET THE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Meet the leadership team for the North Central Indiana chapter #256
Shawn Richwine, President and Founder
Shawn Richwine retired from the Anderson Police Department and currently has over 25 years of law enforcement experience. He currently serves as Captain with the Summitville Police Department. Shawn is a member of the Anderson First Church of the Nazarene, where he serves as an elected board member, youth small group leader and Director of Security. Shawn has recognized a calling to discipleship and ministering to non-believers/atheist interested in Christianity. Shawn is proud to share his faith with others and is not ashamed to share his faith journey and failures prior to learning God's calling for him.
EPHESIANS 6:11
Chad Purciful, Vice President
Chad Purciful retired from the Anderson Police Department after 25 years of service. He left to join the Edgewood Police Department where he currently serves as Chief of Police. Chad comes from a family of faith. His father is a minister and was lead pastor for a church in Anderson, IN as well as serving as an Anderson Police Chaplain for over 20 years. Chad enjoys sharing his faith and helping to disciple to police officers in their faith journey.
JOSHUA 1:9
John Konkle, Treasurer
John Konkle has worked for the Anderson Police Department since 2010. He currently serves as the Major for the department and is the Chief Financial Officer. In addition to his law enforcement responsibilities, he is currently pursuing becoming licensed as a minister in the Nazarene Church. John is excited for any opportunity to minister to others. He attends Parkview Nazarene Church in Anderson, Indiana with his wife and son.
Daniel Miller, Membership & Outreach Leader
Daniel Miller is a reserve patrol officer with the Summitville Police Department. In his full time job, Dan serves as a middle school teacher. Dan grew up in the Methodist Church, and is an avid musician. He serves in multiple capacities at his church including on the security team. Dan has a passion for Christ and for law enforcement. His personality makes him a perfect fit to lead our membership and outreach mission.
James 1: 19-20
Sheriff Terry Richwine (Ret.), Retiree Leader
Sheriff Richwine has had a long and illustrious career in law Enforcement. After 30 years at the Anderson Police Department, he was elected as Madison County Sheriff where he served the maximum two consecutive terms allowed by state law. He then was appointed as Director of Investigations for the State of Indiana Horse Racing Commission and then after 10 years there took an appointment as Chief of Police for Alexandria, IN. Terry is a lifelong member of the Anderson First Church of the Nazarene where he serves on the security team.
JOSHUA 24:15
Matt Kopp, Sergeant at Arms
Detective Matt Kopp hired on the Anderson Police Department in 2008. He has served in multiple capacities on the department to include patrol, burglary theft unit, criminal investigations and is currently a detective specializing in sex crimes. Matt came to faith through his involvement in the the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers. We are proud to have him serving on the leadership team.
Dr. Lindell Browning, Chaplain
Rev. Browning is an ordained minister with a distinguished background in overseas missions with his wife, Kay. Lindell and his wife served as missionaries in the Middle East since 1979. Lindell served as the Field Strategy Coordinator of the Eastern Mediterranean and they lived in Jerusalem, Nazareth and Bethlehem as well as Amman, Jordan. Since returning from missionary work, Lindell continues to serve as an elder in the Nazarene church, guest speaker/preacher and as a police chaplain for the Anderson Police Department. Our organization is lucky to have Pastor Lindell on the leadership team and willing to share his knowledge, experience and faith with the group!
Isaiah 43:1
In Memory and Honor of Larry Crenshaw
Larry Crenshaw was one of the founding members of the East Central Indiana FCPO. Larry served the Anderson Police Department in many capacities including patrol officer, Field Training Officer, Crime Scene Technician, Detective & Chief of Police. He was a leader, friend, mentor and example for many in his career. Larry was strong in his faith and walk with Christ. Unfortunately, Larry did not get to attend the first meeting of the newly formed chapter as he was tragically killed just prior to the first meeting. As we all know that God works in his special way, our chapter was assigned #256 which was not known until just after his death. This was Larry's badge number. He is loved and missed every day, and we strive to honor his memory.
