Taylor Ogden Thomas's life is full and busy being mom to 3 young boys, and she considers it a joy to care for teenagers and families. Football and laughing are her faves, too!

I am the Director of Middle School Ministries at Resurrection Leawood! Many of you have probably met or seen me around Resurrection in the last 6 years. I am the father of two boys and the grateful husband to my Dentist wife, Lindsay. We live in a 120-year-old home that we are constantly renovating. It is on 10 acres with a dog, cat, goats, and chickens—OH MY!!

My family and I started attending Resurrection in the VIBE service. We have been active in that community serving in the worship band, attending small groups and serving where needed. When our oldest boy started 6th grade, I started volunteering in Rezlife. I have had a passion for youth ministry for over 20 years and have served as volunteer and ministry staff in many different capacities in my life.

I have also traveled the country as a musician, and served on over 40 mission trips. Currently, I own a photo/video production company.

You will normally find me working on the farm, taking photos, paddle boarding, trying to fix my Bronco, playing music, coaching my kids' endeavors or driving a sweet mini van! I love Jesus and how he works through all of us, to do amazing, powerful, creative things.

My passion in youth ministry is empowering others to use their gifts to serve. With that in mind, I look forward to meeting everyone and helping you plug in and recognize you’re needed. You can run, you can hide, but God has something amazing for you to do. I am here to help nudge you in that direction, and train you to succeed. You are special, you are loved, and you are needed to make a difference in this world through our students.

May we be a community that lives without fear, loves others, and serves the world.

Shannon has a heart for teens and young adults and a longing to see God's Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. She holds a Bachelor's in Youth and Family Ministry (MidAmerica Nazarene University), a Master of Arts in Christian Formation and Discipleship (Nazarene Theological Seminary), and is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology. She was previously ordained as an elder in the Church of the Nazarene, but is now a Local Licensed Pastor in the United Methodist Church.

Since 2007, she has been involved in ministry at various levels, from volunteering as a youth group sponsor to serving as local church youth pastor to working in a global youth ministry organization. She joined the Resurrection staff in March 2018.

In 2009, she married her high-school sweetheart, Randy. They reside in the Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, along with their two dogs, Oscar and Jack. Since Shannon grew up in St. Louis, she loves to cheer on her favorite baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals. She also enjoys drinking coffee, reading good books, developing curriculum, and writing. You can follow her blog at shannonegreene.com.