Brent has been the Lead Pastor at Ridgepoint since August, 2005. He grew up in Wichita and then spent his teenage years as a missionary kid in Indonesia. Prior to coming to Ridgepoint, Brent spent five years as a youth pastor in Kansas and California and fifteen years as a pastor in the small town of Buhler, Kansas. Brent has been married to his beautiful wife, Joan, for over 35 years and they are the proud parents of Janet (son-in-law Thomas, grandson Lincoln & granddaughter Sutton) and Stacey (son-in-law Ryan Neufeld, grandson Braylen). Brent enjoys bike riding, watching sports on TV, and spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Fun facts:  Ask Brent about street muggings in Indonesia and trips to rain forests.