Meet Our Deacons

Bob is a retired veterinarian/Professor from the College of Veterinary Medicine
at Kansas State University. Bob and his wife of nearly 49 years, Kay, have
been members of College Heights Baptist Church since 1970,excepting 3 years when
they returned to mixed veterinary practice in his home state of Maine. Bob and Kay
have two grown daughters. Rebecca and her husband, Jeff Mosburg and their sons
Jake and Nick live in Manhattan. Karen and her husband, Brady Hight and their
son Maddox live in Topeka. Bob currently serves as chair of the deacon body, and has
one year left to serve in his current term. Bob is also a member of the Stewardship
and Finance/Personnel and Building and Grounds committees, has been a member of
the praise team, and is involved with the Conversational English program
for International Students.

My wife Virginia and I joined College Heights Baptist, as newlyweds, when
it was 1st Southern, back in 1974. We represent the third of the church that are made
of local residents and business people, with the other segments represented by
the University staff, faculty, and students and also many military families and individuals.
We have three children, all married and living away from Manhattan. 
We have always thought College Heights ministers well to a healthy mixture of
backgrounds, ages, and interests. My Christian life began here as I accepted Christ,
in this church. I have served in a  number of offices and on committees, over the years.
I will be serving as an active Deacon for one  more year, am serving on the Personnel
Committee, teach Adult Sunday School, assist with the Conversational English ministry,
and serve as Church Treasurer, also assisting Stewardship and  Finance. My heart,
and I believe our churches, is with missions, both supporting mission projects and
sending workers out. We also have an active prayer ministry and a Deacon family
ministry that attempts to help,or rally help, for those within our churches influence. I hope
you will call me with any questions you may have about College Heights,
and that you will find a church home in the Manhattan area where God can use
you, and bless you .

My wife Joy and I joined College Heights Baptist Church several years ago.
We were looking for a  Bible believing church with a heart for missions. We found both here.
I was saved at the age of seven and have served in several capacities at different churches
as we moved during our lives. I sincerely  believe that God will send us down life's road
expecting us to trust in Him and believing that His grace is sufficient for us.
I can tell you that He has always provided for us and sometimes He has had
to discipline us for our short comings but, He has never failed us.

 I currently serve as Deacon with two years remaining on my term. I am also the chair
of the Personnel and Finance Committee here at College Heights. I am a CPA in with
a public practice here in Manhattan and Joy is Assistant Administrator at St Joseph Village.
We have four children and two grandchildren.

Join us and all of the fine people who worship God each week here at College Heights
Baptist Church. I know that you will feel welcome and appreciate the warmth and
friendships you will develop here.

My Baptist roots are strong. Born and raised in Kansas by Southern parents,
who faithfully sent my sister and me to Sunday school and church each Sunday, I was
baptized at age 12. My journey with  the Lord had begun.

I wish I could say that the road was easy, and that I was faithful in that journey, but
that wouldn't be true. By the mid- 1970's. I found myself divorced with five children.
College Heights Baptist Church literally took us in, and through thick and thin, acted
on the Lord's commands to love one another. The trials were many, the road was long
and arduous. I found the Lord at College Heights and was ministered to by those
who love Him.

Mk.9: 23 "Everything is possible for him who believes." In 1978, I graduated from
KSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education, and taught for
a total of 28 years. Supported by sermons and the love from brothers and sisters
in Christ, my Lord taught me about humility, and gave  me a heart for those in
need. I learned about the value of truth, forgiveness and undeserved love. Teaching
brought me great joy! I still practice the art of teaching by working at church with
international students in our Conversational program and teaching Sunday school.
I hope you will join us!

I am a retired Military Police Officer and work as a Human Resources Specialist
(Counselor) for the Army Benefits Center for Civilians on Ft. Riley. My wife Kathy
and I joined College Heights several years ago and we serve as the Directors of The
Hospitality Committee, I also am a teacher for the Conversational English Program,
serve on the Building and Grounds Committee, and enjoy assisting in preparing meals
for our fellowship meals as well as flipping burgers at our many picnics and outings.
Until recently I was a member of the Praise team. We have 2 children and 8
grandchildren, most of them still here in the Manhattan area. I came back to Christ in
November of 1982 on a deployment to Germany with the Military. I had been born
and raised Catholic, but had fell away from the church and Christ in my teens and
upon the death of my mother in 1980. Ironically, thoughts of my mother is what
brought me back to the church, and I have found a home here in College Heights
Baptist Church.

I would hope as you visit our church and our community that you find a church home
in College Heights. We serve a large spectrum of our community and our church is
represented by current and former military, KSU faculty, staff, students and alumni,
business owners and leaders and numerous others from all walks of life. Please come
and enjoy our presence.

I just retired from the Army after 21 years. Our family joined College Heights Baptist Church
in 2006. After accepting Jesus Christ at an early age, I continued to grow in the church
community. At the age of 16, I committed my life to serving the Lord. The Lord gave me
numerous opportunities to serve Him through the local churches that I attended during the
numerous military moves. My final active duty assignment was Fort Riley. I am blessed
with my wife, Jung, along with two sons, Richard and Isaac.

My favorite bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean
not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will
make your paths straight.”

I have seen the Lord use College Heights Baptist Church in reaching students, military,
and the local community greatly in the past few years. Please join our church and let
us worship together and grow in the knowledge of our wonderful Savior, Jesus Christ.