Staff Bios
Rev. David Rivers, Senior Pastor
What is Your Area of Ministry?
I primarily preach/teach, counsel and help bring God’s
vision to reality.
Education
BA in Theology and Ministry- Southern Nazarene University
Master of Divinity- Asbury Theological Seminary
Favorite Lawrence Hangout
My hood! I love being home with my family and friends!
Hobbies
Golfing, reading, and being a human jungle gym for my kids.
Most Unusual Job
I helped manufacture fertilizer…it was a dirty job!
A Fun Fact about You!
I can build a house…I used to remodel homes and build additions.
Tiffany DeTienne, Youth Pastor
What is Your Area of Ministry?
Youth Minister to all 6th-12th grade students.
Education
I received my Bachelor's Degree in Bible with a concentration in Youth Ministry from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee and a Masters of Theological Studies with an emphasis in Ministry from Hazelip School of Theology in Nashville, Tennessee.
Favorite Lawrence Hangout
Signs of Life
Hobbies
Drinking coffee, playing Words with friends, working on my house, Ballroom and Swing dancing, traveling, spending time with friends and hanging with my dogs, Rory & Liz.
Most Unusual Job
Ropes Course Director
A Fun Fact about You!
Although I like to eat raisins by themselves, I can't stand it when they are baked into or mixed with anything! What can I say I am a separatist when it comes to raisins.
Lisa Hoag, Business Administrator
What is Your Area of Ministry?
Business Administrator
Education
Attended University of Kansas
Favorite Lawrence Hangout
KU Football Games-Hanging out on "The Hill" with family and friends.
Hobbies
Most of my time is spent attending the kid's activities-basketball and track. I like to play golf and read when I have time. I enjoy spending time at the lake-floating, whether it is at Clinton or my in-laws lake house. I love to travel. I also enjoy just hanging out in our neighborhood. We have great neighbors!
Most Unusual Job
I worked for the Credit Bureau in the collections department. Not so much unusual, more like uncomfortable!
A Fun Fact About You!
I broke my arm playing football.
Scott Pickerel, Maintanance Supervisor
What is Your Area of Ministry?
Custodian/Maintenance/Lawn Care
Education
Lindwood High (and I graduated!)
Favorite Lawrence Hangout
Home
Hobbies
Fishing/working on bicycles
Most Unusual Job
I made $1.00 an hour cleaning out a horse barn.
A Fun Fact About You!
I can piddle in the garage and not get anything done better than anybody.
Kathy Martin, Giving Tree Director
What is Your Area of Ministry?
Giving Tree Preschool Director & Teacher
Education
BS in Elementary Education
Favorite Lawrence Hangout
Time spent with my family & grandchildren
Hobbies
Walking, reading and sale & antique shopping
Most Unusual Job
Nanny in New York
A Fun Fact About You!
Love to cook and entertain.
Linda Schrock, Administrative Assistant
What is Your Area of Ministry?
I am here to help the Office Manager and the Pastoral Staff with whatever they need me to do.
Education
Lawrence High School; Lawrence School of Cosmetology
Favorite Lawrence Hangout
My home! I’m a homebody. I love to relax and be with my family, watch TV, read a book, or play with my dog.
Hobbies
Reading, watching TV, cross stitching, and relaxing.
Most Unusual Job
Answering Telephone Repair Service for Southwestern Bell. I got yelled at every day by people who wanted their phones to work.
A Fun Fact About You!
I like to draw cartoons.