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 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 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 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.