MEET OUR STAFF

 


Richard Hubbard, Senior Pastor

Richard Hubbard was born in Prenter, W. Virginia on Oct. 23, 1936,
the second of four children. His father was a coal miner who began working in
the mines at the young age of 13. He would work in the mines for 32 years
before yielding to an early death. Many of Richard’s sermons today are
flavored with reflections about his father and their relationship.

Richard joined the United States Air Force shortly after graduation
from Sherman High School in Prenter. During High School, he had become an
outstanding athlete that would lead to many opportunities in athletic
competition during his 22 year military career. His tour would take him
overseas for nine of those years; serving two years in Izmir, Turkey;
three years in Wiesbaden, Germany, and three years in Tokyo, Japan. The
remaining year was spent in Laos during the Vietnam war.

Richard married Dee Williams on Feb. 28, 1959. Their only son
Richard, was born in Tokyo, Japan, and three foster children graced the
home of Richard and Dee as young Richard grew up.

Following his retirement from the USAF in 1976, he became the Pastor
of Green Valley Baptist Church in St. Joseph, Mo. He pastored there until
June of 1982 when he was called to Northern Hills Baptist Church.

Richard was saved at the age of twenty-two years, and even though
he did not realize it, God was preparing him for the pastoral ministry.
The call to the ministry came the last year of his military career.
Richard shared, "My calling to the ministry has been the greatest
challenge and the most rewarding time of my life. I am an honored man
to be the pastor of Northern Hills Baptist Church. As your Pastor, I ask
you to hold me up in prayer, for the continued anointing of God on my
life.
Welcome to Northern Hills, and May God Richly Bless You".

 

 

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH

 

 

Doug Rawdon was born in Wichita, KS.  He was born again in 1972 and his life mission has been to share the love of the Father with friends and strangers.  He has been a missionary on five continents. Doug is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Regent University.  Doug has been a member of Northern Hills since 1980 and is proud to call Northern Hills both home and family.  Doug enjoys writing, running, ping pong, going to thrift stores and spicy food. 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND DISCIPLESHIP

Text Box: Victor “Skip” Hessel, Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California, but grew up in Holt, MO. Called to the ministry in 1988, Skip has previously been a Music Minister and an Associate Pastor. A graduate of Calvary Bible College, Skip aspired to teaching and went on to earn a graduate degree with emphasis in Behavioral Science, Marketing, and Operations Management from the University of Missouri. He most enjoys spending time with his family, and is married to Ginger and has five children. In addition to his responsibilities at NHBC, he is a Christian counselor; and, he teaches at Calvary Bible College and William Jewell College.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Director of Music

 

 

 

Text Box: Steve Lopez was born and raised in Kansas City, MO where he graduated from Westport High School in 1973. He met Twila Tabor while in school and the two were married on March 16, 1974. Steve was brought up in a Baptist church but went through some rebellious years and rededicated his life to the Lord in 1981 at the age of 26. It was then he began singing in choirs, ensembles and church dramas. He was ordained a deacon in a Southern Baptist Church in 1984. He was asked to be part-time Music Director at Northern Hills in September of 1998. He and Twila have four children, Steve, Angela, Rebecca, and Michael, and several grandchildren.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICE MANAGER AND SECRETARY TO SENIOR PASTOR         

 

Lisa Mayzsak was born in Goodland, KS. She grew up in numerous states and towns due to her parents traveling often.  She graduated in 1984 from North Polk High School in Alleman, IA.  In 1985 she married Scott Mayzsak from Moorcroft, WY. They moved to Missouri in 1989 with their two children, Shana and Angela.  Lisa has been active in various ministries at NHBC since 1999. Prior to becoming the Office Manager and Secretary to the Sr. Pastor in May of 2006, she worked as a legal secretary, and other administrative positions in the KC metro area.  Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and taking care of animals on her Lawson farm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative Accountant

Text Box: Christena Diven was born in Trenton, MO, but grew up in Phoenix, AZ. She moved back to Missouri during High School and went on to graduate in 1997 from Missouri Western State College with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Christena married her husband Dean in 1995, they have two children Katy and Lauren. She worked in Capital Asset Accounting for Sprint Finance until Katy was born and she was able to be a full-time mom. After a few years at home, she went back to work doing accounting part-time for several small companies. Christena is an active parent at her children’s school – Northern Hills Christian Academy and also serves at church in the Nursery department and Awana. In her spare time Christena enjoys reading, walking, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.

          

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FAMILY OUTREACH CENTER DIRECTOR

Sandy Cross Noland was born in Carrollton, MO, but grew up in Excelsior Springs, MO, where she graduated from High School in 1973. She graduated from William Jewell College in 1977 with a physical education major. In 1982, she completed her master’s degree in physical education and recreation at Northwest Missouri State University. Sandy married Jim Noland in 1978. They have two children, Angela and Jonathon. Sandy worked at Antioch Junior High as P.E. teacher and volleyball coach for 6 years and at William Jewell for 8 years teaching physical education classes, sponsoring the cheerleaders and pompon squads, then in the Student Affairs Office as Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Activities. Then Sandy taught physical education at Life Christian Academy for 9 years.  Sandy is a member of the NHBC Praise Team.  She loves summertime, making pillows, and especially doing things with her family.

                             

                                                                          

 

 

John Sanson  was born in Chillicothe, MO where he resided for 18 years. He graduated from Avalon High School in 1951, and met and married his beautiful wife Karla in 1952. John and his wife raised five children. John was in the car business for 50 years before retiring in January 2005 and Karla was a homemaker. John & Karla have 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. John and his wife lived in the Kearney area for over 30 years. John lost his precious Karla in March of 2005. John began working as custodian of NHBC on July 2005. His hobbies include fishing, baking and spending time with his grandchildren.
 
Custodian (main church building)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Custodian (Family Outreach Center)

Text Box: Wayne Sandrige was born in Kansas City, Mo. He moved to the Kearney/Holt area in 1980, after graduating with a BSBA from Rockhurst College, with his high school sweetheart and new bride Sharon. They joined NHBC in 1981. They built a new home in 1990, the year their only child, a daughter, Megan was born. She came along 6 days after they moved in. After working in sales positions that required extensive travel, Wayne gave up travel to co-own a floor covering business in NKC with his brother. Sharon has been the photographer for the Kansas City division of the FBI for 30 years. Wayne serves in many areas of the church body in addition to his custodial position. He considers it a privilege and a mission to keep the building "looking good for all NHBC and NHCA activities. In his spare time Wayne enjoys yard work, gardening and camping. He especially likes outdoor cooking over an open fire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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