The Tabernacle at Sandy Creek
Staff & Leaders

  • Aaron Arrowood

    Aaron Arrowood
    Pastor-Elect

    Pastor Aaron M. Arrowood has spent much of his life serving The Tabernacle at Sandy Creek and investing in the next generation. He currently serves as Pastor-Elect of The Tabernacle, working alongside Pastor Larry Arrowood as Sandy Creek continues to grow and reach people throughout Seymour and the surrounding community. Pastor Aaron’s ministry has included nearly two decades of youth ministry, pastoral leadership, preaching, discipleship, and Christian education. He also serves as Principal of Sandy Creek Christian Academy, where he is passionate about developing students academically and spiritually and preparing the next generation to live with faith, conviction, and purpose. Beyond his local ministry, Pastor Aaron serves in leadership within the Indiana District of the United Pentecostal Church International and has a heart for strengthening churches, families, and Christian men. He is also an author, having written *Counter-Cultural Youth Ministry* and *I Hate to Read*, drawing from his experience in ministry, education, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning. Pastor Aaron and his wife, Misty, have spent their lives serving together in ministry and Christian education. Their family is deeply connected to the Sandy Creek church and school community, and together they remain committed to reaching people, building strong families, developing future leaders, and sharing the message of Jesus Christ with the next generation.

  • Larry Arrowood

    Larry Arrowood
    Senior Pastor

    Pastor Larry M. Arrowood and his wife, Nancy, have faithfully served The Tabernacle at Sandy Creek and the Seymour community for more than 40 years. Their ministry in Seymour began in 1972, when they served as assistant pastors until 1975. They later returned in 1982, during which time Pastor Arrowood served for five years as Executive Vice President of Indiana Bible College. During that season, he also founded Seymour Christian Academy, now known as Sandy Creek Christian Academy. In 1989, the Arrowoods returned to Seymour once again when Pastor Arrowood became lead pastor of The Tabernacle, where they have continued to serve ever since. His ministry has been marked by a commitment to biblical truth, prayer, strong families, Christian education, and reaching people with the message of Jesus Christ. Today, Sandy Creek continues to serve multiple generations, cultures, and languages while remaining centered on Jesus and the Word of God. In addition to his pastoral ministry, Pastor Arrowood is a best-selling and award-winning author who has written more than ten books. Nancy Arrowood is also an author, and together their decades of ministry have reflected a lasting commitment to the church, Christian education, and the next generation.