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" |
Jl Martin
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Pastor J.L. has been serving at Hesston MB since November 2008. He previously served at Iola First Christian Church and GracePoint Church in Littleton, Colorado for eight years before coming to Hesston. He received his undergraduate degree in Accounting and Business Administration with a minor in Christian Education from Sterling College and a Master’s in Youth and Family Ministry from Denver Seminary. He has been married to Bethany for 21 years and has four children: Mitchell, Mackenzie, Megan and Molly. For encouragement, check out his blog at daddy4ms.blogspot.com
Pastor J.L. became a Christian after his eighth grade year at summer camp. He experienced much growth in his faith while attending Sterling College and more recently, he better understands the gospel as good news for all of life.
"Lord, I pray that we would have a hunger for god's word and a thirst for the holy spirit while making much of jesus." |
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 7 years. He served at New Hope Evangelical Church in McPherson before starting at Hesston MB in 2017. Jared has been married for 6 years to his wife, Karissa. They have a toddler named Leeland and recently welcomed another son, Nolan, to their family!
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 his church.
"Father, I pray that you would stir and awaken our hearts to say yes to the things of God and to encounter Jesus in ways we can't explain, and can't deny." |
