Meet our staff of LifePointe Church in Olathe Kansas

Patrick and Tina Norris                      Members Since 2001
Lead pastor and Founders
Patrick and Tina have the single focus of bringing life to a hurting world. The dream in their hearts is to be innovative, relevant, and radical in presenting the amazing news of Jesus Christ. Their ministry goes all the way back to high school, on to Bible school, then 13 years of Patrick traveling as a guest speaker to hundreds of churches, conferences, and seminars around the world. Tina, with over a decade of experience from the banking industry managed the daily operations side of Patrick Norris Ministries while also being a full time mom to their two boys, Evan and Mitchell. Over the years, Patrick has received the honorary title of Professor at a school of theology and has continued to speak at ministry training schools stateside and internationally. In 2001, God gave them a new assignment - to found LifePointe Church in Southwest Kansas City. As senior pastor, Patrick loves being involved in the daily lives of the congregation and desires to lead people into radical life through Jesus. Tina continues to handle the details (she really does enjoy it!) and helps oversee KidsLife children’s ministry.

Jason Regier                      Member Since 2003
Associate Pastor
Worship Team Leader
SURGE Student Ministry Pastor
Jason and Dolly both received BA degrees and ministry training from Tabor College. At LifePointe they have given themselves wholeheartedly to God’s plan. Jason is an accomplished musician/songwriter and has led the worship team since 2003 and Dolly has served in various key capacities. In 2009 Jason joined the LifePointe staff fulltime as Worship Leader and Student Ministries Leader, naming it SURGE, and together with Dolly is shooting adrenaline into the souls of the adults and youth of LifePointe!

Carol Vennart                      Member Since 2001
Administrative Assistant
Carol has served throughout the church. In her years as an RN and close work with terminal and HIV patients, Carol developed a caring and compassionate nature. As a head nurse, she gained knowledge and experience in leadership, organizational skills, and management. If you want to know where something is, ask Carol! Ever the learner, she is currently enrolled in the Rhema Correspondence Bible School. She and her husband Bill, and their children David (and wife Stacey), Billy (and wife Jen), and Missy are a vital part of LifePointe.

David Chitwood                      Member Since 2004
LifePointe Web Site Design
Video Team Leader
Photography Team Leader
As well as owning his own graphics and web development company, David does consulting work, and is a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer. He also has an Associate of Arts degree in Architecture. David is a tireless volunteer, devoting hours of time to create most of the graphics and video pieces seen each week at LifePointe. He loves the rugged outdoors and is an avid camper. David and his wife Lauren have three children- Ben, Allyson, and Megan.