Wendy is honored to be the Leawood Location Pastor. She is married to Scott Chrostek, the Executive Director of Ministry and Programs. They share two amazing children - Freddy and Poppy.

Lydia is a Kansas City native who joined the staff in 2016. She served as a KiDSCOR Nursery Senior Associate before becoming a Pastor of Connection and Care at the Leawood location in 2021.

Lydia worked as a marriage and family therapist before being called into full-time ministry, which led to a Masters of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology. Lydia has a heart for how we might merge psychology and Christianity in a way that brings about healthier relationships with God and others.

In her free time, she enjoys local coffee shops, is always open for new restaurant recommendations, and spending time with her family.

After his undergraduate work, Glen went to seminary at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City. Following seminary, he moved to Florida with his wife Brenda where he served churches in both the Gainesville and Tampa area. In 2005, they moved back to Kansas City and Glen pastored a church in Shawnee before coming to Resurrection.

He and Brenda are the parents of two daughters and Glen enjoys the times he gets to spend with his family – particularly when they're able to get away and travel as a family. He also likes to get out on the golf course and go skiing.

Dennis has served as a congregational care pastor since 2018. A native of Indiana (oldest of ten children), he graduated from Olivet Nazarene University and earned his M. Div. from Nazarene Theological Seminary. He has been a pastor, associate pastor and also served as the general director of senior & single adult ministries for the Nazarene denomination. Dennis and his wife, Buelah are the parents of two sons. He is author of the book, “Life After the Death of My Son.” Dennis enjoys running and rummaging through thrift stores with his wife.

Darryl joined staff in August of 2014. He is a Congregational Care Pastor for COR. He loves Jesus and wants to tell the world about Jesus' message of "Grace, Love, Hope, and Forgiveness."

Darryl went to Lincoln University, Northwestern Community College, and Saint Paul School of Theology earning his Master's of Divinity. Before coming on staff at COR, he worked for Catholic Charities, was a Mentor Coordinator, worked in Social Justice, did National/International Public Speaking, and worked for Miracle of Innocence, Inc. - a nonprofit seeking to free the innocent and provide care.

For fun, Darryl likes to exercise, play handball, and meet and share with new people. He also likes to spend time with his wife, Valerie, and their four daughters.

Ally is born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She has graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UMKC and a Master of Divinity degree at Perkins School of Theology of Southern Methodist University.

Growing up in the city and around the mission and ministry of Resurrection has instilled Ally with a passion for finding ways in which the Church is able to help make the Kingdom of God more known in our local communities. She has a passion for cultivating spaces of belonging where all people can come to know, love, and serve God.

Ally enjoys experiencing the love and grace of God in conversations shared around a table with others. So, naturally, she loves to explore different coffee shops and breakfast spots in her free time.

Coming soon!

Jen Schultz serves as one of our pastors in Connection and Care. She graduated from Saint Paul School of Theology in May 2021, earning a master of divinity with an emphasis in Wesleyan Studies.

Having a passion for walking with the marginalized, Jen also serves our Kansas City homeless population, those who are suffering food crisis, and multiple recovery organizations.

She is married to Jon and the proud mother of three young adults.

Tom joined staff in July of 2017. He leads all of the recovery programs for the church. Tom's concern for those wrestling with addiction is personal. He struggled with addiction to alcohol and had to surrender his addiction to Jesus Christ to set him free. He still attends AA and other recovery related meetings weekly to help maintain his sobriety of many years. His experience gives him both compassion and a heart for the recovery ministry - it is truly his calling.

Before joining staff, Tom was a banker for 8 years and then became a general manager of a large residential development company for 30 years. For fun, he likes to exercise, go hiking, work in the yard, spend time with family, scuba dive, and walk on the beach.

After ten years in the local church, Emily stepped away to explore the calling God first laid on her heart at 20 years of age, which was to chaplaincy. Stepping into this role allows her to offer pastoral care, which is her greatest passion while also being a certified "church nerd."

She is married to a real life hero, Randall who is a special education teacher with the patience of a saint. They have two dogs, one little girl and one more child on the way. They are building their family through foster care and adoption as they feel particularly called to this as a couple.

After seven years of formal higher education in religion, including a Bachelor's in Religion from Greenville University and a Master of Divinity from Emory University, Ashley says that being a pastor has finally helped her understand that you can't figure out God. Her high curiosity about God began her junior year of high school, and hasn't stopped since.

Along the way, she's felt challenged by God to move from a thinking-based faith, to a balanced pursuit of God with both head and heart.