Midlands Mission Center

Kat Hnatyshyn, a self-sustaining minister for Community of Christ, is on the Mission Center President Team for Midlands Mission Center in the Central USA Mission Field.

Kat was pastor of her congregation for 10 years and served on the Leadership Council in the Mission Center. She currently serves on the Investment Committee with World Church and on the World Church Finance Board. She holds the priesthood office of High Priest.

Born in Wichita, Kansas, Kat received a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Speech Communications and Minor in Church Leadership and Religion from Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa. Kat and her husband Alex live in Overland Park, KS with two small boys, Jack and Pete. She works as a Director for a local credit union.

Email: Kat@midlandsmc.org

Cell: 816.506.6948

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Congregations: Lawrence, 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 Elder. 

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

Email: steve.beckman@midlandsmc.org

Mobile: 913.314.4497

Email: kristine@midlandsmc.org

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