Midlands Mission Center

Betty Smith-Campbell, a self-sustaining minister for Community of Christ, is the interim Mission Center President Team lead for Midlands Mission Center in the Central USA Mission Field.

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Email: bsmithcampbell@cofchrist.org

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Congregations: Lenexa, Manhattan, Mission Road, Olathe, Shawnee Drive and University

Allen Keehler, a bi-vocational minister with Community of Christ, is a member of the Midlands Mission Center President Team in the Central USA Mission Field.

 

He has been actively engaged in youth ministry for more than 20 years as a congregational youth leader, camp director, pastor, and mission center youth minister. He and his wife, Tammy, currently direct the TWIST program encouraging youth to become engaged in community service. Allen has also been a strong advocate for young adult ministry and new expressions of faith within the mission center. He holds the office of High Priest.

 

Allen and his wife, Tammy, live in Kansas City. They enjoy time spent traveling with their three sons, appreciating the beauty of creation, and basking in the sun of tropical locals.

 

Email: allen.keehler@midlandsmc.org

Work: (816) 810-5690

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Congregations: Excelsior Springs, Emporia Cell Group, Highlands, Leavenworth, Liberty & Norton Heights 

Stan Troeh, a bi-vocational minister with Community of Christ, is a member of the Midlands Mission Center President team in the Central USA Mission Field.

 

He was born in Idaho, started walking in California, and went through school in New York, Iowa and Uruguay. He has been actively engaged in congregational life throughout his life, and in mission center leadership for nearly 20 years. With passions for worship, peace and justice, education, and inclusiveness, he and his wife, Grace, have taught many Temple School courses, particularly for priesthood education, and shared in ministry throughout our mission center.  He holds the office of High Priest.

 

Stan and Grace live in Kansas City, Kansas. They enjoy time with family (especially the new grandparent role), ministry, travel, and camping.

 

Email: stantroeh@gmail.com

Work: 913.522.9516

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Congregations: Bethel, Bonner Springs, El Dorado, Holton,  Topeka, Webb Road & Wellsville

Emily Hidy, a self-sustaining minister for Community of Christ, is on the Mission Center Financial Officer Team for Midlands Mission Center in the Central USA Mission Field.

 

Emily received a BA in Mathematics from Graceland University, and taught high school math for six years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She spent time as a co-congregation financial officer and holds the priesthood office of Elder.

 

Emily and her husband, Craig, raise their three boys in Topeka, KS. They enjoy vacationing in Colorado, camping in their popup, and outdoor activities like biking and hiking.

 

Email: emily.hidy@midlandsmc.org

Phone: 316.680.8508

Steve Beckman, a self-sustaining minister for Community of Christ, is on the Mission Center Financial Officer Team for Midlands Mission Center in the Central USA Mission Field.

 

Steve received degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration from Graceland University and has his Masters of Business Administration from Mid America Nazarene University. He attends the Olathe congregation and holds the office of Bishop. 

 

Steve and his wife Laura live in Olathe, KS, and have three boys.

 

Email: steve.beckman@midlandsmc.org

Mobile: 913.314.4497

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Email: mizzoufan52@gmail.com

Jessica Pycior, a Peace and Justice Specialist with Midlands Mission Center.

 

Jessica is currently pursuing a MA in Peace and Social Transformation with Community of Christ Seminary. Jessica holds a PhD in Poetry, MFA in Creative Writing, BA in English with a minor in Church Leadership from Graceland University and an Associate's degree in Child Development with a focus on Trauma Advocacy and Behavior Intervention. 

 

She is certified and experienced in trauma-informed care, intervention and training. She is a focused relationship builder skilled in empathy and inclusion. Jessica is passionate about restorative justice, advocacy, peace building, community development, animal rescue, gardening, reading, and writing.

Email: jpycior@midlandsmc.org

Phone: (816) 305-5380

Missy Shields, bi-vocational minister with Community of Christ, is the bookkeeper and recorder for the Midlands Mission Center.

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Missy  is one of the Pastors of the Highlands congregation and has served on the board for Central Avenue Center of Hope since 2012. She holds the priesthood office of Elder. 

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Missy and her husband Dennis live in Kansas City, MO and she enjoys traveling, watching sports, crocheting and helping out wherever she can.

 

She works as a Senior Accountant for a local public school district. She received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Missouri Western University and has taken several Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission classes. 

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Email: melissa.shields@midlandsmc.org

Cell: (816) 309-8251