Our Pastors
Pastor Joe Starks
Joe trusted Jesus at an early age through the testimony of his family and church. He thanks God for increasing his hope in him year after year. He serves on the church staff by overseeing the preaching ministry and by equipping the church to evangelize the lost and disciple one another. Joe graduated with an MDiv from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Joe is married to Katie, and they have two children: Ruby, who is with the Lord, and Jack.
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Pastor Adam Wilkins
Adam was saved at a young age through the witness of family and friends. He works as a local social studies/history teacher at WCPS and enjoys working with youth. His desire is to see more of our community come to treasure Jesus and train others to share the Gospel. Adam is married to Anna, and they have two children: Hazel and a baby boy on the way.
Pastor Tucker Stantliff
Tucker was saved during his freshman year at WKU through the witness of his friends on campus. He is a Senior Data Scientist at Humana and serves as a Commissioned Chaplain in the US Army Reserve. Tucker holds an MDiv in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He longs to see Jesus' name shared across the Forest Park area, WKU, and surrounding areas. Tucker is married to his wife, Kaylee.
Our Deacons
Deacon of Facilities - John Daniel
John, serving under the leadership of our pastors, is tasked with stewarding the church’s buildings and grounds. This includes coordinating routine maintenance, organizing workdays, addressing facility repairs and improvements, and ensuring that our physical environment supports the worship, discipleship, and fellowship of the congregation. John is retired from his lawn care and landscaping company.
Deacon of Media - Mike Brown
Mike, under the leadership of our pastors, manages the church’s audio, video, and digital communication platforms. Responsibilities include overseeing the sound and lighting during services, coordinating livestreams, maintaining media equipment, and helping communicate the Gospel clearly and effectively through various technological means. Mike is a firefighter with BGFD and is married to his wife, Marieca.
Deacon of Stewardship - Mike Givens
Mike, under the leadership of our pastors, ensures the faithful management and transparency of the church’s financial resources. This involves working with finance teams and our accountant, preparing reports, promoting sound budgeting practices, and encouraging God-honoring generosity, so that all resources are effectively leveraged for the advancement of the Gospel and the ministry of the church. Mike is retired from Houchens, and is married to his wife Bonnie.
Deacon of First Impressions - Hunter Bruce
Deacon of Swahili Ministry - Kibe Wilondja
Our Staff
Minister of Administration - Noah Pike
Noah, serving our church full-time under the guidance of the Staff Pastor - Joe - and in alignment with our church’s mission, provides oversight and coordination for the church’s administrative functions. Noah ensures effective stewardship of resources, manages day-to-day operations, and supports staff and ministry leaders. Noah is married to his wife, Alicyn.
Director of Campus Ministry - Tyler Hardin
Tyler trusted in Jesus as a freshman in college through the testimony of a teammate, campus ministry, and local church. He serves as the director of campus ministry by evangelizing the lost, connecting students to the church, and helping them become disciple-makers. Tyler is married to Ashlee, and they have three children: Brady, Hayes, and Eden.
Worship Leader - Anna Wilkins
Anna serves as our Worship Leader under the guidance of our pastors, organizing, selecting, preparing, and leading congregational singing. She is employed as a speech-language pathologist in the Warren County Public Schools. Anna is married to Adam, and they have one daughter, Hazel.
Children's Ministry Director - Megan Meek
Children's Ministry Director - Taylor Brice