Kevin grew up in a Christian home. During school-age years, he attended solid, Bible-teaching churches in Fort Dodge and Cedar Rapids. Kevin enlisted in the US Army and served four years (mostly in Georgia). After his first year in the military, Kevin returned home to marry Jane, his high school sweetheart (who he met at church in Cedar Rapids). Jane joined him in Georgia, and they served in their local church during that time.

When Kevin’s enlistment ended, he, Jane and their growing family moved to Indiana then to Iowa for Kevin to attend and finish a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies. Over the years, God blessed Kevin and Jane with a total of 15 children, which have all been schooled at home, as well as 25 grandkids (so far).

Kevin has a passion for preaching the Bible accurately and clearly, and has a passion for helping smaller churches. In addition to working in the information technology field for over almost 30 years (currently working in the data governance field), Kevin brings over 30 years of pastoral experience. Kevin has earned an Master of Science in Cybersecurity, and is nearing the completion of a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (Faith Baptist Theological Seminary).

Jane’s parents live with Kevin and Jane, and enjoy attending Rapids Street as well. Jane’s father grew up in Adel, and her mother taught school here many years ago. Jane’s grandfather (Doc Wright) was a dentist here in Adel for 50 years. Kevin and Jane lived in Adel for a year of Kevin’s college while taking care of Jane’s grandmother. They attended and served with Rapids Street Baptist “way back then.”

In rare spare moments, Kevin enjoys researching family history, and, because of that, finds studying Civil War history fascinating. Presently, Kevin and Jane reside in Des Moines with their five youngest children (3 adults and 2 high schoolers) and Jane’s parents.