Dr. Jacob Conner

Senior Pastor

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Jacob has been married to his wife, Melissa, for 27 years. They have 2 grown children, Austin and Caden, and a teenage daughter, Emma. Jacob, Melissa, and the kids are natives of Texas. He is excited about what the Lord will do in Warrensburg and Grover Park Baptist Church. Jacob graduated high school in Chester, TX. He went on to get bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees from Louisiana Baptist University and Theological Seminary. He later obtained a Masters in Theological Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth. 

Jacob and Melissa have been serving the Lord in ministry for 24 years and in full-time pastoral ministry since 2005. Jacob and the family enjoy good friends, coffee, food, outdoors, and various hobbies in their free time.

Pastor Ryan Myers

Pastor of Student Ministries

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Ryan is a native of Johnson County,  born and raised here. He serves as a living testament to the power of Youth & College Ministry, especially here at GPBC. His  ministry call was received in college at UCM, and He is currently studying at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in KC. 

David Robinson

Worship Pastor

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David Robinson, an ordained Deacon, was hired as the part-time Worship Pastor at GPBC in 2010. David has been involved in worship leadership since 1989. 

In the Spring of 2013, David completed a 31-year career and retired from public school teaching. He was employed full-time as the Instrumental Music Director (6-12) and Boys Tennis Coach for the Knob Noster Public Schools, Knob Noster, MO. He began teaching in 1982 and spent one year in Windsor, MO. David earned a Bachelor’s of Music in Education and a Masters in Music Education from UCM.   

David resides with Denise, his wife of 40 years, in Warrensburg. Although not on staff, she is the backbone of the worship band every Sunday on piano and plays a vital collaborating role in planning and administering the music ministry of GPBC. David and Denise have two adult children and three grandchildren.

Associate Pastor Roger Dumas

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Roger and Michelle Dumas have been happily married for 24 years.  They have two children Olivia, who is a freshman in college and Mason, who is a sophomore in high school.  Warrensburg has been their home for most of their lives and wouldn't mind it staying that way.  

Roger has his M. Div. in Theology and is an ordained minister with a love for God's people. One of his quotes he is known for is "context, context, context". He has a heart for the church and wants people to understand God's word. God has blessed him with the knowledge to wear a lot of different hats in the church. Latest is Children's minister and head of education.  

Michelle has always had a love for caring for children. God has gifted her with the ability to understand and care for them.  She strives to make sure they feel safe and know the love of Jesus.  She has been caring for children in her home and at church for 20 plus years.  Michelle is the children's director at GPBC. She says working beside her husband in God's ministry is such a blessing.  

Ray Fann

Church Facilities Manager

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Born right across the street from Grover Park at Western Missouri Medical Center here in Warrensburg.  Ray graduated from Warrensburg High School in 2003.   He started working at GPBC in 2006 and was Baptized in the Church in 2007.  He is a huge World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Fan having attended over 20 events.  His favorite movie is Cliffhanger and favorite meals are Poppy Seed Chicken and anything from Culvers and IHop.  Both sides of his family are from a Christian background.  

Melinda Ridge

Administrative Assistant

Melinda is the administrative assistant for GPBC. She is married to Travis Ridge and has a son, named Levi, who is 4. She is the daughter of Bart and Elaine Craft and sister to Melissa and Troy Plummer and Cynthia White (Craft).  She is also the daughter-in-law of Brian and Connie Ridge and granddaughter to Dorothy Ridge.  Additionally, she is privileged to be the “cool aunt” to Rory and Remi Plummer.  As a career person and as a mother she is always busy in the church and in her home with family. When Melinda does have time to herself  she enjoys organizing problem areas and relaxing with a cup of coffee.