Pastor Kirk Ruchotzke

Serving in many capacities at Lenexa Christian Center, Pastor Kirk Ruchotzke is the assistant to Senior Pastor Mike Purkey. He is also the pastor of Christian education which includes adult education and discipleship classes such as Gateway to Ministry. He heads the adult Singles ministry, Married Couples ministry, Life Groups ministry, and New Members ministry. The ushers, security, and traffic ministries also fall under Pastor Kirk’s leadership. He and his wife, Betta, are the directors of Lenexa Christian Center’s N.A.M.E. (National Association of Marriage Enhancement) Marriage Counseling Center which offers free marriage counseling to anyone within the church or in the community.

Originally from Iowa, he is a graduate of Dallas Baptist University and Global University of the Assemblies of God. Pastor Kirk joined the staff of Lenexa Christian Center in 1993.

He and wife, Betta, have three sons, all married, and one grandson.

Pastor Drew Boatwright

A Kansas native, Pastor Drew Boatwright is the youth pastor at Lenexa Christian Center. The youth ministry Oneighty consists of Oneighty JV, for seventh and eighth graders, and Varsity, grades nine through twelve. Pastor Drew has a passion for teens; seeing them come to the Lord, and teaching them pertinent lessons on staying connected with a big God and seeing them mature as Christians. He endeavors to reach each age group with messages appropriate for their grade level.

Pastor Drew attended Sterling College and is also a Master’s Commission graduate from Phoenix First Assembly in Phoenix, Arizona. His past ministry experiences include Los Angeles International Church in Los Angeles, California, and Redeeming Love in Bay City, Michigan.

Pastor Drew and his wife, Joy, have four young sons.

Pastor Todd Johnson

As head of Pastoral Care Ministries, Pastor Todd Johnson oversees hospital visitation, counseling, weddings, funerals, nursing home, and benevolence. He is also over the bookstore, and other ministries such as prison ministries, the OASIS group (Older Adults Still in Service), and water baptism.

Originally from Bartlesville, OK, Pastor Todd received his diploma from Rhema Bible Training Center in Tulsa, OK. He earned his B.A. degree in Biblical Studies at Central Bible College in Springfield, MO, and his M.A. in Church Ministries from Church of God Theological Seminary in Cleveland, TN. He has been an ordained minister since 1981 and has served in various ministerial capacities for the past 25 years.

He and his wife, Sami, have two children: A daughter and a son, both married.

Pastor Gilbert Ceballos

Pastor Gilbert Ceballos, LCC’s children’s pastor, oversees all ministries and areas relating to children from birth to age 12. He has trained leaders and pastors from local to national levels to assist, equip, and empower the next generation along with those called to lead them.

Born in Indiana and raised in Miami, Florida, Pastor Gilbert has been in ministry for 25 years. Prior to his calling to the ministry, he served in the U.S. Marines for ten years.

He and his wife, Maritza, have four children and four grandchildren.

Pastor Mike Purkey

Pastor Mike Purkey is the senior pastor of Lenexa Christian Center. He and his wife, Mary, came to Lenexa Christian Center in January 1985. Through his God-given leadership, the church has experienced explosive growth and is now among the fastest growing churches in America.

Pastor Purkey’s straight-forward message is sprinkled with humor and propelled by an urgency to bring lost people to salvation under the powerful moving of the Holy Spirit. Countless numbers have come to Christ through his anointed preaching of the Word and demonstration of the power of God at the altars.

You may also see Pastor Purkey weekly on The Church Channel at 9:00 a.m. (CST) on Thursdays. His program, Where Miracles Happen, combines Pastor Mike Purkey’s own unique style of gospel music with his enthusiastic preaching of the Word of God.

Pastor Mike and Mary’s love for the Lord and their joy and excitement bring an added dimension to their ministry. Together they form a balanced team as pastors of Lenexa Christian Center.

Pastor Mary Purkey

Mary has committed her life to serving and helping people. She has a passion for life and ministry that appeal to the churched and un-churched alike. Whether directing the LCC Choir, teaching timeless principles, or mentoring women, her heart's desire is to help people become all God created them to be. Mary works side-by-side with her husband, Mike, presenting the positive message of hope to the greater Kansas City area.

Pastor Jon Purkey

Heading up many areas of ministry and departments within the church, Pastor Jon Purkey oversees Altar Care, Evangelism and Outreach, media and marketing, the LCC Café, big events, and is also over the Family Life Center.

He began the iLife class, where he teaches on Wednesday nights, especially for people in their 20’s and 30’s who are looking for a real God to connect with as they face today’s issues.

Born in Claremore, OK, Pastor Jon has spent most of his life in this area. He has been in full time ministry here at Lenexa Christian Center since 1997. As youth pastor for ten years, Pastor Jon received the 2001 National Youth Pastor of the Year award.

Pastor Jon and his wife, Lisa, have two young sons.