Regional Board
Next Meeting
Monday, December 14th
6:00 PM
Merriam Christian Church
9401 Johnson Dr., Merriam, KS
2026 - 2028 Regional Board Members
Executive leadership:​
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Rev. Andy Beck, Moderator​​
From Hillside Christian Church
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Rev. Jill DeFord, Moderator-Elect
From Fairview Christian Church
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Peggy Chandler, Immediate Past Moderator
From Lee's Summit Christian Church
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Kathy Harris, Treasurer
From Fairview Christian Church
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Rev. Bryce Bowers, Secretary
From Country Club Christian Church
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Rev. Dr. Lara Blackwood Pickrel, Ex Officio: Regional Minister & President
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Lay Representatives:
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​​LeAundra Boyice
WHOSOEVER Community of F.A.I.T.H.
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Charisse Dodd
Lee's Summit Christian Church
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Dorothy Johnson
Swope Parkway United Christian Church
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Neal Heckman
First Christian Church Olathe
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Krista Hindsley
Hillside Christian Church
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Richard Hughey
Hillcrest Christian Church
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Carol Nelson
Longview Chapel Christian Church
Ministry Representatives:
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Rev. Dr. Phil Willoughby, GKC Regional Delegate to the General Board
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Rev. James Vertreese, Chair of Regional Commission on the Order of Ministry
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Neko Silvers, Regional Youth Cabinet
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Maddie Sullins, Regional Youth Cabinet
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Elizabeth Hicks, President of Disciples Women Ministry
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Rev. Sheryl Tucker, MOKAN Fellowship
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Rev. Kevin Kelley, Chair of Ministry with Young Disciples
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Rev. Rodolfo Acosta, Convención Central
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Rev. Kelly Schneikart, President of the Commission on Ministry Innovation (COMI)
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Rev. Mindy Fugarino, Becoming Beloved Community (Pro-Reconciliation & Anti-Racism Leadership Team)​
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Victoria Kumorowski, Becoming Beloved Community (Pro-Reconciliation & Anti-Racism Leadership Team)
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Rev. Dr. Rodney Williams, Becoming Beloved Community (Pro-Reconciliation & Anti-Racism Leadership Team)
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Rev. Dr. Chris Wilson, Chair of Personnel Committee
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Lea Ann Combs, Chair of Tall Oaks Board