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Our Team

Mark Cress

Lead Pastor

As an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Mark knows a thing or two about suffering, hope differed, and a passionate support of underdogs! Mark is a loving husband to Katie and "Pops" to Honey, Gavyn, Elijah, Ricky, Ezekiel, Eve, and Isaiah. He's also the reluctant owner of 3 dogs and 2 Nigerian Dwarf Goats... don't ask. 

Paul Claassen

Worship Leader

Proud owner of enough hair to rock a man bun, Paul is wise beyond his years, a former collegiate athlete, easy to talk to, and a passionate worshipper of Jesus! Paul is a loving husband to Arianna and dad to Addi.  

Audrey Hickox

Kids Leader

In addition to growing up in the thriving prairie-metropolis of Beloit, KS,  Audrey loves to read,  backseat drives like no one's business, and is one of the most lovingly loyal people you'll meet. Audrey is a loving wife to Cody, and mom to McKinley, Leighton, and Paisley. 

Cody Hickox

Youth Leader

Known as "Top Gun", "The 'Stache Man", "Pony Enthusiast", "Yank-town Bandwagoner", and "Everyone's Favorite Teacher", Cody Hickox is a former collegiate athlete who will wow you with somewhat useful historical facts and a ton of kindness! Cody is a loving husband to Audrey and dad to McKinley, Leighton, and Paisely. 

Maranda McArthur

Unique Needs Leader

If you're wondering who the staff party animal is, it's not Maranda. Studious, responsible, courteous, kind, caring, and full or words, Maranda sits back and quietly runs this circus! Maranda is a loving wife to Kent, and mom to Ethan and Ella. 

Cameron Diaz

Next Steps Leader

As an engineer and native Texan, Cameron is known to drink copious amounts of tea from HteaO, toss a disc golf disc a quarter mile, consider every possible angle before making a decision, and melt your heart with his killer smile! Cameron is a loving husband to Katie and dad to Theo.