Leadership

Steve is our full-time Associate Minister of Adult Education and Discipleship, serving at TCC since 2007. Steve graduated from Manhattan Christian College with a B.A. in Bible/Pastoral Ministry. He and his wife, Deb, have two kids. Steve is passionate about teaching and helping people discover their new favorite parts of Scripture. In his downtime, Steve enjoys cheering for his favorite hockey team (Go Avs!), writing, enjoying BBQ and Dr. Pepper, and laughing with his family.

Mitch is our full-time Youth Minister and has been serving at TCC since 2016. Mitch is from the Kansas City suburbs and holds an undergraduate degree from Kansas State University as well as an M.A. in New Testament Theology from Johnson University. He and his wife, Chelsi, have five kids with another one on the way. Mitch is passionate about family discipleship and equipping students for life-long devotion to Christ and the Church. In his downtime, Mitch enjoys watching basketball, reading, and exploring the outdoors with his family.  

April is our full-time Children’s Minister and has been serving at TCC since 2016. April is from Oklahoma and attended Midwest Christian College. Her and husband Ted, have 3 boys and 5 grandchildren. April is eager to have children fall in love with God so that they can have Him in their lives forever! April enjoys friends, arts and crafts, scrapbooking, and new experiences with family.

Amber has been a part of the finance team for over 20 years. She took the role as Treasurer in July of 2017. Amber and her husband Michael have two married sons and have enjoyed bringing their sons up in Tonganoxie Christian Church. Amber is sharing the treasurer role with Glenda Stoppel at the present time with a plan on transitioning into a more advisory role over the remainder of 2023. 

Glenda began serving TCC as a part-time secretary in February, 2022. Her duties transitioned into the treasurer for the church a year later. She is from Hillsboro, Kansas and has an Associate Degree in Business. She and her husband, Tom, have two adult kids, a son-in-law, and two grandchildren. Her family hosted an exchange student from Germany years ago and they consider her as a bonus member along with her husband. Glenda and Tom moved to Tonganoxie in May, 2021 to be closer to their family. She enjoys the camaraderie of the church community and feels that TCC is a great place to worship and grow her spiritual journey.

Tesia is our full time secretary and has been a member of TCC since 2015. Tesia is from Joplin, MO and moved to Tonganoxie with her husband Reece Hollingsworth. Together they have 3 children- Myla, Emmy and Lane. Tesia is our director of Upward basketball and loves to be involved in all sports and teaching kids about Jesus! In her free time, Tesia loves to spend time with her friends and family.