Staff
Brad Burkholder
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Brad was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Hillsboro, Kansas. He received an undergraduate degree from Grace University in Omaha, and is currently working on a Masters of Theological Studies from Dallas Baptist University.
He has been married to his college sweetheart, Sally, for 28 years. They have a daughter, Cassidy, who is married to Spencer and a son, Carson. Before coming to Hesston, Brad and Sally served as missionaries with Avant in Juneau, Alaska at Echo Ranch Bible Camp. He has been hired twice at HMBC: the first time in 2002 as Youth Pastor and the second time in 2011 as Lead Pastor.
As a child, Brad gave his life to the Lord following a family devotion time. Recently, God has been revealing to him His great love and desire for the Church.
"God, i pray that you would open our eyes to the new work you want to do in and through us" |
jared Menard
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Pastor Jared was born and raised in McPherson, KS. He attended MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, KS, where he studied graphic design, youth and family ministry, and elementary education. He graduated in 2012 with a B.A. in Sociology and he holds an M.A. in Christian Leadership from Moody Theological Seminary. Jared has served as a student pastor for 11 years. He served at New Hope Evangelical Church in McPherson before starting at Hesston MB in 2017. Jared has been married for 10 years to his wife, Karissa. God has blessed them with three boys. There names are Leeland, Nolan, and Banner.
Jared gave his life to Jesus at a summer camp in 5th grade. His faith grew immensely at the end of high school and college as he learned how to use his gifts for the Kingdom and saw God calling him into a journey of serving the church.
"Father, pour out your spirit so that the world may know your infinite power and intimate presence. May your blood purify and protect, in jesus name." |
