Journey of Praise

Ethan Stoops

Cello

Ethan began studying the cello at age 11 under David Peshlakai at Hillsdale College, and later continued his studies with Dennis McCafferty at the University of Indianapolis. He has performed both chamber and solo repertoire across the United States and is deeply passionate about music ministry.

In addition to performing, Ethan has been actively involved in private instruction and community orchestral leadership in Northwest Ohio. He now resides in Northwest North Carolina, where he enjoys spending time with his family. Apart from music, his interests include the outdoors, hiking, and e-bike riding.

Joses Killy Laguerre

Classical Guitar

Killy is a native of Mirbalais, Haiti. He is married to Myrlande and blessed with three daughters. He is a former pastor of a Haitian church in Indianapolis where he and his family reside. His passion for ministry has led him to continue to minister to the Haitian community through online radio broadcast. He attended FDSE in Haiti (1998–2002), Union Bible College (2004–2007), completed his Master of Divinity from Indiana Wesleyan Seminary (2019-2022), and is currently completing a Doctor of Education from Indiana Wesleyan University. He currently pastors the English and Creole congregations at Crossroads Bible Church in Indianapolis, IN, and enjoys playing guitar and pickleball in his spare time.