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

Jennifer Slavens – Children’s Director

Jennifer is the wife of Executive Pastor Ryan Slavens, and joined the Antioch team in 2011 as the Children’s Director for nursery through fifth grade.  She is responsible for overseeing the multiple weekly services and volunteers, in addition to the other special events like Family Fall Festival, Vacation Bible School, and summer camp.  She has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, and has spent twelve years in the corporate setting.  She has felt God’s call and direction to ministry, and has a vision that each child who comes through Antioch’s doors will experience a safe shelter overflowing with God’s unconditional love for them.  A place where they will grow in the intimate knowledge of Christ, and are empowered to take that message of love and purpose to their friends.  Jennifer is also the mother to three wonderful elementary-aged children.

email: children@antiochchurch.com

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

Cindy Parsons – Life Group Director

Cindy Parsons is the Life Group Director.  She will be responsible for developing Life Groups throughout the Antioch family. She is married to her hero Jim and are blessed with three awesome children and a future son-in-law this summer.  They arrived at Antioch in 1997. Cindy served in the music department as a member of the vocal team and choir.  In 2006 she became Director of the Prayer Team and teaches Apex II classes. Prior to Antioch she served as a denominational Vice Pres. of Women’s Ministries and teacher.  She has spent the past several years as a long term substitute teacher in a local school district. She has a passion for the community of Antioch.  Her desire is to see each individual that God sends to Antioch, to find their place of identity and maturity in Christ.

email: cparsons@antiochchurch.com

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)

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