Joel is a graduate of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. Born and raised on a local centennial farm, Joel returned to his roots after graduation to plant a church in Ashley. He is a husband to Rachel and father to Liam, Ava, and Sophia.

Stephen graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and works as a Manufacturing Systems Engineer at Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon. Growing up with church planting parents, he developed a strong commitment to his faith. Stephen is a devoted husband to Georgia, a native of Washington County.