I have re-appointed Andy Hansen to serve as your district director for the next two years, beginning May 1, 2023. He has been approved by the regional board and the national board. The final step in the process is to have the credentialed ministers from Illinois/Wisconsin District ratify this appointment. Andy pastors Open Bible Center in Kankakee, IL where he and Heidi have pastored since 2000. Andy has served as the District Director since 2010. Andy and Heidi have four sons: Tyler, Andrew, Benjamin, and Stuart. The cry of Andy’s heart is to know the love of God and to see leaders developed and released into the harvest.

I have re-appointed Randy Richards to serve as your district director for the next two years, beginning May 1, 2023. He has been approved by the regional board and the national board. The final step in the process is to have the credentialed ministers from South District ratify this appointment. Randy pastors Open Bible Praise Center in Boonville, MO which he planted in 1997. He has served as South District Director since 2013. He and his wife Becky serve in ministry together and have two adult sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law, and three amazing grandchildren.

Jaccie Kenyon is currently serving you and has moved into the West Iowa District following her retirement in August 2022. Therefore, I have appointed David Grandon to serve as your district director for the next two years, beginning May 1, 2023. He has been approved by the regional board and the national board. The final step in the process is to have the credentialed ministers from NE Iowa/Minnesota District ratify this appointment. David Grandon has been credentialed with Open Bible Churches since 1980 and has served several churches. He and Mary went to Christ Community Church in Manchester, IA which was affiliated with United Church of Christ. Dave and Mary have led the church into affiliation with Open Bible Churches.

I have re-appointed Doug Harris to serve as your district director for the next two years, beginning May 1, 2023. He has been approved by the regional board and the national board. The final step in the process is to have the credentialed ministers from SE Iowa District ratify this appointment. Doug pastors Open Bible Church in Pella, IA with his wife, Rachelle, since 2012. The Pella church has been one of our turnaround churches! Doug and Rachelle have two married daughters and 7 grandchildren. John 4:35 resonates in Doug’s heart- the time is now and the harvest is ready!

Chad Cummings has served faithfully for the past two years. Chad and our board agreed that his physical recovery needs to be at the forefront for this season. I have appointed Jaccie Kenyon, to serve as your District Director for the next two years, beginning May 1, 2023. She has been approved by the regional board and the national board. The final step in the process is to have the credentialed ministers from West Iowa District ratify this appointment. Jaccie retired as Lead Pastor at our church in Iowa Falls, IA in August 2022. She and Herb relocated to Ankeny, IA. They have three adult children and six grandchildren. Jaccie has previously served the West Iowa district and is a coach in the region.