Forest Park Church Leadership
Lead Pastor
Brian Jump
Pastor Brian came on staff as Lead Pastor of Forest Park Church at the start of January 2023. He is married to his wife Jade and has three kids, Justus (10), Azlee (8) and Graham (3). He received his undergraduate from Baptist Bible College and his masters from Luther Rice Seminary. He has a passion for the local church through preaching God's Word and fulfilling the Great Commission.
Kids
Mike Jakaitis - Joplin Schoolage Pastor
Abbey Webb - Joplin Preschool Minister
Kristen Bloyd - Carthage Kids Minister
Students
Tim Hall - Joplin Student Pastor
Luke Cummins - Carthage Student Pastor
Creative
Drew Gammill - Associate Pastor
Carter Winn - Joplin Worship Pastor
Caleb Hardister - Carthage Worship Pastor
Nathan Titshaw - Joplin Worship Intern
Lindsey Hardister - Communications Director
Missions & Discipleship
Brock Cummins - Missions Pastor
Lori Hunter - Mission Joplin Director
Melissa Rutledge - Discipleship Minister
Operations
Emma Ludwinski - Controller
Lynna Blase - Joplin Administrative Assistant
Jeanette Graves - Worship Administrative Assistant
Kristie Sanders - Carthage Administrative Assistant
Dave Rose - Maintenance Director
Virgil Humbyrd - Custodial Director