Elders - Board Members
There are five men that serve on the board for Leavener. Each one of these men have at least three things in common:
1) They have faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God who came to be the Savior for the world. Because of their faith, they are no longer dead but risen to new life in Christ.
2) These men understand their identity in Christ. Their lives have been transformed because of the Spirit that lives in them and empowers them.
3) They are learning what vibrant rest in Jesus is all about. This truth is the good news that Jesus intended for us to grasp. Their understanding of this truth is the foundation for sharing this with others and desiring to meet needs of people around them.
Ed Henz
Married to Kim and has four children, Zach, Emily Joseph & Abby and one grandchild. Ed and Rusty met at a men's Bible Study in 2007 and has been a part of Leavener from the very beginnings.
John Hilfiker
Married to Jeannie and has three children, John (& Julie), Misti (married to Bob Pratt) & Elizabeth (married to Thomas Brooks). John & Jeannie have 5 grandchildren. For the past 25+ years John has served as a construction superintendent and is currently employed with the Getchell Brothers.. Big John and Rusty have done ministry together since 1989. They have traveled around the country and world with students telling others about the living waters of Jesus. Big John is a major factor of helping with the disaster relief ministry and has established his own ministry called Sticks & Stones.
Rusty Kennedy
Married to Michelle and has two children, Cory and Chloe. Rusty has been the Director of Leavener from its origination in March, 2007.
Phil Tooley
Married to Jan and has four children, Danielle, Nikki, April and Drew (& Jen). Phil and Rusty have been friends since 2008. They met at Leavener at Pinheads on Sunday Mornings.
Matt Tully
Married to Kiersten and has three children, Maggie, Sophie and Danny. Matt serves in the financial planning industry. Matt and Rusty met in 2004 at men's retreat that was focused on teaching believers their identity in Christ. Matt serves his community through leading various Bible studies at his home and through the organization of area Great Banquets.
1) They have faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God who came to be the Savior for the world. Because of their faith, they are no longer dead but risen to new life in Christ.
2) These men understand their identity in Christ. Their lives have been transformed because of the Spirit that lives in them and empowers them.
3) They are learning what vibrant rest in Jesus is all about. This truth is the good news that Jesus intended for us to grasp. Their understanding of this truth is the foundation for sharing this with others and desiring to meet needs of people around them.
Ed Henz
Married to Kim and has four children, Zach, Emily Joseph & Abby and one grandchild. Ed and Rusty met at a men's Bible Study in 2007 and has been a part of Leavener from the very beginnings.
John Hilfiker
Married to Jeannie and has three children, John (& Julie), Misti (married to Bob Pratt) & Elizabeth (married to Thomas Brooks). John & Jeannie have 5 grandchildren. For the past 25+ years John has served as a construction superintendent and is currently employed with the Getchell Brothers.. Big John and Rusty have done ministry together since 1989. They have traveled around the country and world with students telling others about the living waters of Jesus. Big John is a major factor of helping with the disaster relief ministry and has established his own ministry called Sticks & Stones.
Rusty Kennedy
Married to Michelle and has two children, Cory and Chloe. Rusty has been the Director of Leavener from its origination in March, 2007.
Phil Tooley
Married to Jan and has four children, Danielle, Nikki, April and Drew (& Jen). Phil and Rusty have been friends since 2008. They met at Leavener at Pinheads on Sunday Mornings.
Matt Tully
Married to Kiersten and has three children, Maggie, Sophie and Danny. Matt serves in the financial planning industry. Matt and Rusty met in 2004 at men's retreat that was focused on teaching believers their identity in Christ. Matt serves his community through leading various Bible studies at his home and through the organization of area Great Banquets.