E.M. has served as senior pastor of Noland Road Baptist Church for thirteen years.  He has been married to his wife Ann for 41 years.  She is a Language Arts teacher in the Independence Schools.  During staff appreciation week, E.M. was posed with a question- "If money were no object, what one thing would you purchase for your ministry?"  E.M. responded with "I would purchase a time machine so that I could spend more time with the un-churched, un-reached people of the world, to be on mission fields, experience corporate worship in other churches, and still fulfill my responsibilities at NRBC, and that would be quite the experience."  E.M. has a passion to live out our mission statement which is "Transforming Lives Through Christ."  E.M. cares for each member of NRBC, but also carries a strong passion for those people outside of our walls that have never heard the great news of the saving knowledge and forgiveness of our savior Jesus Christ.  He can be contacted in the church office during regular office hours, or by e-mail with the prefix "emhay".

Wes and his wife Amber have served in the active leadership of the NRBC Student Ministry since October of 2003.  Wes' passion for serving and his desire to build relationships with each student has created a very warm and loving environment for students to come and have a safe place in a sometimes dangerous world.  Wes can be reached in the church office during regular office hours, or at e-mail prefix "wes".

Robert has served as Associate Pastor of Noland Road Baptist Church since January of 2006.  He joined our staff after Noland Road Baptist Church and Castleview Baptist Church merged.  He and his wife Tonya have been married for ten years.  He can be contacted in the church office during regular office hours or at e-mail prefix "robert".

Clint joined the Noland Road family in March of 2007.  After previously serving in the St. Louis area, he and his wife Carey have come with many great ideas and changed the face of the worship arts ministry at NRBC.  Clint can be reached in the church office during regular office hours, or at e-mail prefix "clint".

Beth Whorton has been a member of the NRBC staff since March of 2003 and has not let a day go by that she has not had genuine love and concern for the women in her ministry.  Beth has an extra spark of energy and compassion that can only result in women feeling loved and cared for by not only our church, but their Heavenly Father.  Beth and her husband Doug have two children and have been actively involved in the NRBC family for many years.  Beth can be reached in the church office during regular office hours, or by e-mail at prefix "bwhorton".

Francis is the one of the most recent additions to the Noland Road Baptist family, and we welcome him, his wife Shanna and their family into ours.  After serving in Sedalia, MO for many years, Francis has already become an active part in getting to know the people of NRBC and is already at work building relationships.  Francis' door is always open to anyone who desires to enter.  Francis can be reached in the church office during regular office hours, or at e-mail prefix "francis".

Jo Andrews has been working diligently at creating a unique and exciting Children's Ministry at NRBC since August of 2000.  Jo brings a heart for every child to know the Lord and a gift of service to her ministry.  She and her husband Glen have two children and are actively involved in many different areas of NRBC.  Jo can be reached by email at prefix "jandrews".

Jana Waits has been on staff at NRBC since June of 2004.  Jana has a real heart to see people transformed through Christ, and it is her goal to make sure every believer is equipped to aid in reaching a lost world for Jesus Christ.  Jana and her husband Jim, our Chairman of Deacons, have two children, are actively involved in leading an adult Bible Study class and are plugged in wherever they can be of service to the people of NRBC.  To conact Jana, you may call her in the church office or e-mail her at "jwaits".

If you were to ask any of her fellow staff members, they would tell you that Teresa is the heartbeat of the offices of NRBC.  Teresa has been on staff for NRBC since July of 1994, and not a day goes by that you can't find her at the peak of service to the Lord.  Teresa goes out of her way to help aid each ministry in running effectively.  You can reach Teresa at the church office during regular office hours, or e-mail her at prefix "tshoaf".

Yvette has been the "life of the party" for the NRBC staff since December of 2006.  Yvette has great levels of energy and creativity that give her a very special and unique outlet into serving to help aid the different ministries of the church.  Her door is always open, and she is always willing to lend a helping hand.  Yvette is a graduate of Truman High School in Independence, MO, and has a great testimony of faith.  She can be reached in the church office during regular office hours, or at prefix "yscott".

Curtis has been on staff at NRBC since August of 2006.  After leading for a couple years as the student worship leader while in the youth ministry, Curtis stayed to help oversee the student worship ministry.  Curtis has recently started doing some web-development work for NRBC.  He has also recently surrendered a call to full-time ministry after attending a year and a half at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg.  Curtis can be reached by e-mail at e-mail prefix "curtis" or at 816-308-9281. 

Laura Maxey has been serving in the Child Care area of our church since 2003.  Laura says that if she had to give up what she did, she would miss the funny and cute things that the children say.  Laura desires to make sure that children are cared for by the most loving, caring and God-centered people around.  She is responsible for coordinating these people for Wednesday night services and church-wide events.  For child care inquiries, contact Robert Ernsting in the church office.

Ann Ensign has been the pianist for the blended service at NRBC since February of 1974.  Ann has always been faithful to provide the attendees of the blended service with great playing as well as a great heart for helping lead in worship.  Inquiries about worship services at NRBC can be from Clint Carter.

Martha has been playing organ for NRBC since July 1980.  Her husband Chuck served as Minister of Music for NRBC many years ago, but Martha has remained actively involved in the music ministry.  Martha also aids in getting the blended service "ready to go" so that each attendee can take part in a smoothly flowing, distraction-free worship experience.  Inquiries about NRBC services can be made with Clint Carter.

Tim Storey has been the lead custodian and maintenance engineer since August of 2004.  Tim works full time around NRBC making sure grounds are kept clean, as well as making sure the building is open for events and closed when the event is over.  We sometimes take for granted the servant heart of our behind the scenes workers, but Tim is always willing to serve and does so joyfully.  Tim can be reached during the day at the church during regular office hours.  For maintenance/building inquiries, contact Robert Ernsting.

Molly Mahnke has been serving as the director of the kitchen at NRBC since August of 2005.  Molly has a servant's heart and a compassionate heart towards the team she has under her leadership... and the food's great too!  Molly and her husband Ed and their family are active participants in various ministries around NRBC and their love for the Lord is very apparent.  For inquiries about Wednesday dinner or to make your reservation, contact Teresa Shoaf in the church office during regular office hours.