Staff
Pastor Bill Hendricks | Interim Pastor
Dr. Hendricks is serving as Interim Pastor until a new pastor is called. He brings extensive expertise in architecting solutions that make a difference in people’s lives. This strategic approach defines purpose, drives commitment and builds engagement.
Dr. Hendricks completed his BA in Education from the University of Northern Iowa, his M.Div from Asbury Theological Seminary and his D.Min. from the University of Dubuque, with a focus on organizational conflict.
Also, Dr. Hendricks is the Director of Interim Ministry for the American Baptist Churches of the Central Region. He is the Chairman and CEO of Hendricks Training LLC and serves on numerous boards as a strategic advisor. He is an Executive Sponsor for the Organization for Entrepreneurial Development, Executive Mentor with the University of Missouri Kansas City Entrepreneur Program and a Student Mentor at Central Seminary.
Jennifer Guilliams | Connections Preschool Director
Jenn has been a vital part of the Connections Preschools staff, starting out as a teacher at the Olathe campus and then serving as the director to the Gardner campus. Jenn now takes the reins as our lead director. We are glad to have Jenn, her husband Tony and daughter Sophia as part of our Preschool team!
Paul Wood | Missions Pastor
Paul was called as missions pastor in 2019. His passion for missions comes out of his upbringing as a missionary kid in northeast India and service as a short term missionary in Cambodian refugee camps during the early 80s. Paul met his wife Morna, while working in the refugee camp. Morna is from the Philippines. Paul enjoys hosting, seeing new places, being at home and with family, and remodeling. Paul is a retired engineer.
Morna Wood | Volunteer Church Administrator
Morna Wood has dedicated her life for caring for people. She is a retired nurse and is currently stepping in as Church Administrator. She met her husband Paul while working in a refugee camp. Morna is from the Philippines. She enjoys hosting, seeing new places, being at home and with family.
Dick & Jan Sipe | Volunteer Ministers for Engagement Group
Dick and Jan Sipe relocated to Spring Hill Kansas after serving in full time ministry for over 40 years. After 17 years as Senior Pastor in Marshalltown, Iowa, Dick has served as transitional pastor in 6 congregations with small group ministry being a key component of the new vision for each church. Jan has led small groups, designed the curriculum and taught Bible classes.
God led them to become part of the FBC Olathe family. Just prior to the COVID quarantine they were asked to develop a small group ministry entitled "Engage Groups". Implementation has been delayed. Our church family looks forward to making disciples by engaging God through His word, engaging with each other and serving the world as soon as we can safely meet together.
Bob Huggins | Church Moderator
Keith Laws | Vice Moderator
Deb Ruse | Church Treasurer
Sheri Drake | Church Clerk