Dennis Slavens – Senior Pastor

Pastor Slavens arrived at Antioch Church in 1976, equipped with a vision to win the lost and heal the hurting. Under his leadership Antioch has grown from about 75 in attendance to approximately 3,000 weekly.  His mission is to help people develop a personal, intimate relationship with God and to discover their God-given gifts and abilities.  The teaching closest to his heart is learning to live in the kingdom and all that it entails.  With his wife Rhonda, they have overseen extraordinary changes at Antioch from a small neighborhood church to a vibrant and diverse community of believers.  He travels throughout the U.S. and abroad speaking in services, conferences and leadership meetings.  There is a desire in him to see young pastors mentored and discipled.  He is a man that considers integrity and good character among his greatest assets and orders his life to keep both in tact. They are blessed with 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren.

email: pastorslavens@antiochchurch.com

Ryan Slavens – Executive Pastor

Joining the Leadership Team in 2000, Ryan Slavens is the Executive Pastor overseeing all church operations and the staff. His desire is to be all God has created him to be and simply do what He asks him to do. Ryan’s main purpose is to help the church staff operate at its maximum potential. His mission is to value, possess, and develop integrity in himself and others. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three kids.

email: drslavens@antiochchurch.com
Twitter: @ryanslavens

Kerry Murphy – Associate Pastor

Kerry Murphy is the Associate Pastor of Adult Ministries. Since arriving at Antioch in 1996 he has implemented our Life Development track: Membership 101, Maturity 201, and Ministry 301. He also launched House of Hope, a ministry of support and growth to help people get free of life controlling issues. His responsibilities include Life Strategies classes, Alpha, Altar Ministry, Small Groups, Hospitality, Follow-up, Men’s and Singles ministries. He and his wife, Linda, have a deep passion to see hurting people healed spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Prior to coming to Antioch he was a denominational State Youth Director and Evangelist for three years and a Senior Pastor for eighteen years in Kentucky. They have two children and two grandchildren. Kerry has a pastor’s heart and his life message is helping people discover God’s best and live it.

email: kmurphy@antiochchurch.com

Kevin Seaton – Worship & Creative Arts Pastor

Kevin Seaton is the Worship & Creative Arts Pastor overseeing musicians, vocalists, dance and drama, as well as recruitment and training for these areas. He and his wife, Janet, have a passion and a zeal for raising up new worship leaders, mentoring the next generation, and promoting the power of the local church.  He has produced and directed three worship albums, taught worship in schools, and led worship for conferences and retreats across America and Europe.  Kevin has earned a Bachelor’s in Music Education from Lee University and lives by the mission statement, “Make something out of nothing!” Since 1999, Kevin and Janet have built a thriving and growing community of worshipers at Antioch Church. They enjoy life with their two daughters and live real and true to the Word.

email: kevinseaton@antiochchurch.com
Twitter: @kevin_seaton

Elton and Gail Wells – Children’s Pastor

Elton and Gail Wells are the Children’s Pastors responsible for nursery through sixth grade. They oversee multiple weekly services, Life Strategies classes, and volunteers, in addition to other special events for children like Family Fall Festival, Vacation Bible School, Special Needs Enrichment, children’s camp, and mission trips. Their vision is that children be about the Father’s business growing in wisdom and favor with God.  Elton has an Associate’s Degree in Business from Tulsa Community College and graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center.  Gail has earned her Master’s degree in Education from MidAmerica Nazarene Univerisity and attended Rhema Bible Training Center.  Elton and Gail have five grown kids and one grandchild.

email: pastore@antiochchurch.com

Bill Kirkpatrick – Life Group Pastor

Joining the staff of Antioch in 1993, Bill served as the Antioch Student Ministries Pastor for 16 years and now he has transitioned into a new role as Life Group Pastor. As the Life Group Pastor Bill, alongside his wife Lori, is responsible for developing Life Groups throughout the Antioch family. Bill and his wife Lori are passionate to see Antioch develop true, mature Christians and believe that authentic growth will happen in Life Groups. Bill is a graduate of Evangel College, Springfield, MO., he has a Major degree in Biblical Studies, and a Minor degree in Business Management. With their two children, Bill and Lori are committed to serving Antioch Church and Pastor Dennis Slavens.

email: bkirkpatrick@antiochchurch.com
Twitter: @billkirkpatrick

David Blackford – Student Ministries Pastor

David Blackford is the Student Ministries Pastor at Antioch Church, responsible for 7th grade through college age. Along with his wife Julia, and their three sons Isaac, Ashton and Judah, he is very passionate in pursuing the call God has put on their family. With a true desire to be lead by the Holy Spirit in all they do, there is a stirring in their hearts to pastor this generation and pour into the lives of students, young adults, as well as the parents that God brings across their path. David committed three years to the discipleship of Master’s Commission, as well as two years as an intern for Antioch Student Ministries before joining the Antioch Church staff in 2002. David and Julia are faithful to their call and dedicated to serving and loving people.

email: dblackford@antiochchurch.com
Twitter: @davidblackford

Lee and Karla Blake – Connection Pastors

Lee and Karla are currently overseeing multiple areas such as first impressions, assimilation, and quality assurance.

email: lblake@antiochchurch.com (Lee Blake)

email: kblake@antiochchurch.com (Karla Blake)

Jimmy Ybarra – Hispanic Ministries Pastor

Jimmy Ybarra is the Pastor of Hispanic Ministries. He leads a weekly service, oversees all volunteers, outreaches and ministries to the Hispanic people for Antioch. He also has a full-time job with the Kansas City, Kansas School District as an English Language Learning Instructor. He and his wife, Debra, have a vision to reach out to the whole spectrum of Hispanic culture and elevate the awareness of God’s Kingdom in that community. Their goal is to disciple and equip all their members – especially those who will eventually return to their native countries with the power and tools to evangelize their own respective lands. They have two children and 5 grandchildren. They are praying for wisdom and leadership to reach into every area of the Hispanic community.

DeLand Shore – Business Administrator

DeLand Shore is the Business Administrator, overseeing the church’s accounting functions, personnel administration, and legal compliance among other things. He also provides financial and money management counseling through the church and coordinates various stewardship education and financial literacy efforts. In all he does, his purpose is to model, share, and engage truth in others who are ready to reach for their potential. DeLand earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from MidAmerica Nazarene University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law. After interning for a missions organization, DeLand joined the Antioch staff in 2002. DeLand and his amazing wife, Carrie, have four children and are committed to living their lives in order of the “Top 5” priorities in life – God, spouse, kids, church, and work – and to keeping life as simple as possible in a complex world.

email: dshore@antiochchurch.com