Ron & Sharon Jackson - Institute Director (Ron) & Artistic Director, Green Room Coordinator, and Prayer Warrior (Sharon)

Ron Jackson serves at MNU as the director of the CALL. He holds degrees from Jefferson Davis College, The University of Alabama (Roll Tide Roll), Trevecca Nazarene University, Nazarene Theological Seminary and a doctorate in Ethical Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University (2018). Ron is available to speak in your local church for services and retreats, camps, community events, seminars, and other special events. In addition, Ron leads several workshops for youth and youth leaders focusing on leadership, meetings, and identity formation.

Sharon has worked in the Spiritual Life Office at MNU for over 15 years and currently serves the department as their Administrative Assistant.  Ron and Sharon have been married for 41 years, they have two married adult daughters Katie Weissend (Beau) and Kristi Chavoya (Andrew) and four grandchildren.

Ed BeLzer - CALLING AND VOCATIONAL DIRECTOR

Ed Belzer (one person calls him “Eddie”) comes from South Dakota, graduated from MNU and also Nazarene Theological Seminary.  He is a 30 year veteran of youth ministry, not because he can’t do anything else, but because that is what God called him to do.  Others have gone on to bigger and better things, but for Ed, The BEST “thing” are students!  Ed has been knocked out 2 times while in youth ministry, has spoken at dozens of retreats and camps, led mission trip both domestically and internationally, has served as a District NYI President, Field President, Secretary of the USA/Canada Council and served on the Global NYI Council.  Even with all of these experiences, what jazzes him up is his interaction with students!  Ed has one wife, Lori, of 36 years; and one daughter, Robyn.
The love of God is what gives Ed joy, the love of students is what gets him up in the morning!
See you soon!
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Chris & Kristin Gilmore - MC/OASIS HOST'S, PASTOR'S IN RESIDENCE & INSTITUTE CHAPLAINS

Kristin and Chris Gilmore are co-pastors of a church plant in Wichita, KS. They work covocationally in their community, Chris with the Mental Health Association and Kristin as a hospital chaplain. They have 3 children and an old dog. Both are graduates of MidAmerica Nazarene University. Kristin also holds a MA in Bible and Theology from Trevecca Nazarene University. They have published writings in denominational material, The Huffington Post, and a few other places.They enjoy reading good books, hanging out in their neighborhood, and drinking too much coffee. Kristin dreams of more schooling and Chris dreams of Philadelphia sports teams winning championships.

Larry Page - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF FLEX AND REFRESH ACTIVITY

Larry Page (LP) has served as a Student Pastor for 25+ years. He graduated from MidAmerica Nazarene University (BA double major in Religion & English) & Baker University (Masters of Liberal Arts) a long, long time ago in a galaxy far away. His daily pursuit, apart from Jesus, is delicious meats, cold Mountain Dew, strong coffee and authentic southern sweet tea! If he isn’t hanging out with students & youth staff, you can find him making jerky, grilling meat or building something.

What drives LP is pointing students and their families in Jesus’ direction and see Christ fill their lives.

LP and Crystal have been married for over 25 years and have two children: daughter (Lauren) & son (Alex).

Ryan & Ashley Gage - WORSHIP GATHERING DIRECTOR (RYAN) - INTERN/RA AND SMALL GROUP DIRECTOR (ASHLEY)

Ryan and Ashley Gage are excited to serve as our worship leader and director of the interns/RA's and small groups for The Call for the 6th year!

The Gages, both graduates of Southern Nazarene University have collectively ministered for over twenty years in local churches in Oklahoma, Texas, Florida, and Kansas and currently serve in  Nampa, Idaho. Ashley can be found on the campus of Northwest Nazarene University where she serves as the Associate Chaplain and Ryan serves as the Worship Arts Pastor at Nampa College Church. The Gages have had the opportunity to lead worship and speak at many events across the US and they count it a blessing to serve the Lord in this capacity! Ryan and Ashley have been married for twenty years and have four amazing kids. As a family they enjoy traveling together, music, competitive board games, and laughing together!

Katie Rose Weissend - director of Worship

Katie Rose Weissend is the Pastoral Director of Worship and Young Adults at College Church in Olathe, Kansas (Oct. 2015-present). She graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University (May 2015) with a degree in Worship Arts and Vocal Performance. She has led worship across the North Central and South East Fields and participated internationally with Encuentro Ministries. Katie Rose has been married to her husband, Beau, for 7 years and has been blessed with two kiddos, Karson and Rosie. She’s overwhelmed at the opportunity to encounter the presence of God with the family of Christ.

Amberlee Brinkman - REGISTRAR

Amberlee Brinkman is currently in the stay at home mom business. She has pastored in various capacities for 9 years, half of this time being a Youth Pastor. She graduated from MNU with a BA in Youth and Family Ministries and from Nazarene Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. Amberlee has been married to her best friend for 11 years and has loved mom life with their soon to be two year old. Currently, they enjoy spending time with their two fur children, exploring parks and restaurants, creating moments for fellowship through hosting, and simply enjoying this life God has created.

Paul & Angie Meinke - HOUSING DIRECTORS & RES LIFE HOSTS

Paul and Angie Meinke have been in ministry for over 18 years. Paul is currently the Sr. Pastor at Emporia First Church and Angie works for the Kansas District Church of the Nazarene. They have two children, Mya (15) and Jackson (13) and 3 dogs. Paul and Angie are both graduates of MNU. Paul has a BA in Education and an MA in Education Technology. Angie has a BA in Business Communications with a minor in Accounting. In their free time they like spending time at their kids sporting events and band/choir concerts. They love to travel to Colorado whenever they can!