Andrea is a stay-at-home mom and freelance writer. She graduated with an Associate's Degree from Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri, where she currently resides. When she is not chasing her two boys, she can be found reading or writing with a cup of coffee nearby, or binge watching Netflix with her husband, Malachi.…

Isaac Schade serves at Ozark Christian College as Faculty, the Chapel Minister, and the Director of Frontline. His wife, Maggie, a proud Texan, is the Community Impact Minister at nearby Christ's Church of Oronogo. Isaac and Maggie have one son, Paxton, and are in the process of adopting. Isaac is a rabid North Carolina Tar Heels basketball fan, th…

Jordan Starkweather is a Joplin, Missouri native passionate about Jesus, teenagers, art, media, design, marketing, and his incredible wife Mitzi. Previously a youth minister for 7 years, currently Jordan is one half of Mitzi Starkweather Photography, but continues to mentor and teach students in the Joplin area. He can often be found reading 1930s …

Jordan is a community artist and art instructor in Joplin, MO, adding the job description of 'mom' to her resume next month. Check out Jordan's artwork here: https://jomurdock1.wixsite.com/artwork You can also follow her on Instagram to keep up to date with her most current creations:https://www.instagram.com/jomurder/…

Katie has been married to Josh for 12 years. They have 4 kiddos. Kinley is 10, Hunter is 8, Will is 5 and Campbell is 2. She works a few hours a week as a Physician Assistant in an orthopedic surgery office and she stays home with the munchkins the rest of the time.By The Fireside Community

Lito Solorio was born in California and started Preaching at 16 years old. He has served in several megachurches from California to Memphis, TN. Currently, Lito serves as the Lead Pastor at Countryside Christian Church in Wichita, Kansas. Lito is married to Tiffany and together they have four amazing kids.…

Edie Doane grew up on a row crop and cow-calf farm in North Central Kansas. She traded the farm for the suburbs of Philadelphia while she received her Bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from Eastern University, then spent several years working for a nonprofit in the Washington, D.C. area. Now, she's back in Kansas as she works with y…

Heath Hollensbe is a follower of Jesus who is learning to love his neighbor as himself. Heath was born and raised in San Diego. However, at the age of 22, he and his friend Erik moved to Nashville with an offer of a recording deal. Unfortunately, he was not willing to sell his soul to the Contemporary Christian Music gods, and left it all.... Leavi…

His full name is Mark Neuenschwander- if you can get the pronunciation right, he will give you a hug the next time he sees you. It will be a firm, pleasant hug, but not overly long or uncomfortable. Mark is a commercial/editorial photographer residing in Joplin, MO, and the owner and operator of 9art Photography. He has a lovely wife of 12 years wh…

Malachi lives in Joplin, MO with his wife and two young boys. He is a recent graduate of Ozark Christian College, having completed degree programs in Old Testament Theology and Psychology. He currently serves on faculty at College Heights Christian School as a Middle School Bible Teacher. He enjoys good coffee, long stretches of peace & quiet, and …

Mark Garnett and his wife, Kathleen, recently moved to Joplin, Missouri. Mark has a Bachelors degree with an emphasis in both Spanish and Sociology, and is currently pursuing teaching certification from Missouri Southern State University. He enjoys reading books, writing stories, traveling the world, seeing movies, making videos, and squeezing ever…

Matt Stafford is the director of the Worship Arts Department at Ozark Christian College. A faculty member for thirteen years, Matt currently teaches in the area of creative and technical arts, music, worship leadership and the book of Psalms. Matt’s education includes a Bachelor of Theology in Old Testament from Ozark Christian College and an M.A. …

Travis is a graduate student and Online Studies advisor at Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City, where he and his wife Lauren love to explore the city, entertain friends, watch superhero movies, and serve their church family. Travis hosts Tool Talk, a biblical studies podcast from exegeticaltools.com, hopes to pursue a doctorate, and is excited to co…

Jackie Rizo is a freelance writer by night and homeschool mom by day. In 2003, she graduated from Ozark Christian College with her bachelor's degree in Christian Education. She has spent the past 17 years serving the church alongside her husband, Sergio Rizo. They have four children ages 7-13 and an 80lb Giant Schnauzer puppy. She transparently sha…

Travis Hurley serves as the Director of Advancement for Watered Gardens, a Gospel Rescue Mission in Joplin, Missouri. He is also the director for the national initiative Dream of Destiny (http://www.dreamofdestiny.com), because he is convinced that visible unity – unity that the world can see crossing ethnic, socioeconomic, generational and denomin…

Houston is the founder and director of Fireside Community. Houston, his wife, and their funny looking dog live in Madison, Wisconsin. He graduated from Ozark Christian College with a bachelors in psychology and counseling and is studying nonprofit leadership through Cairn University. He enjoys reading, writing, and is happiest at the theaters. You …

Rick has worked with youth and young adults for over 30 years. He is 1992 Graduate of MB Biblical Seminary and a 2006 graduate of George Fox University where he earned a DMin in Leadership in the Emerging Culture. He has served as youth pastor in three congregations, as a summer camp director, college instructor, missionary, the Assistant to the Na…

Jeremiah Jones is the worship coordinator at Cedar Ridge Christian Church in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, private music instructor, and the co-host of The Fireside Podcast. He recently graduated from Ozark Christian College, where he majored in Music and Worship. He is currently taking Masters courses at Tabor College Online - Wichita in Ministry Entrepreneu…

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