Our Team

  • Matt Barnard

    Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts in both Math and Business Education from Wayne State College. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Doane University.

    Matt and his wife, Amy, have been married for 24 years and have two children. He and his family attend and serve at Providence Baptist Church where Matt is a deacon.

  • Amy Barnard

    Amy has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education from Missouri Western State University.

    Amy and her husband, Matt, have been married for 24 years and have two children. They are members of Providence Baptist Church and enjoy serving there.

  • Lauren Brought

    Lauren has an Associates Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from Grantham University.

    Lauren and her husband, Stewart, have been married for over 17 years and have two children. They attend and serve at Providence Baptist Church in Kanas City, MO. 

  • Cori Hallam

    Cori holds a Bachelor of Science in K–12 Music Education from Northwest Missouri State University.

    Cori and her husband, David, will celebrate 28 years of marriage this December. They have five children and are active members of Bethel Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO.

  • Joshua Luevano

    Joshua has a B.A. in Biblical Studies and a Master of Divinity degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

    Joshua and his wife, Brenna, have been married for 5 years and have one child. They attend and serve at Northland Church.

  • Nelson Nissley

    Nelson holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Texas A & M, Central Texas.

    Nelson and his wife, Sonja, have been married for 33 years and have 4 children and one grandchild. He is a part-time associate pastor at Tower View Baptist Church.

  • Amanda Zaring

    Amanda has a Bachelor of Science in History with a minor in Psychology from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. She also has a Master’s in Secondary Education from The University of Phoenix.

    Amanda and her husband, Ryan, have been married for over 19 years. They have 3 children. She and her family attend and serve in Providence Baptist Church.