Leadership

Jessica joined the staff of Missouri Baptist Children's Home in 2015 as the Public Relations Specialist. Today Jessica is the Social Media Manager and Graphic Designer. She became a staff member for MBCH Foundation in January of 2023. Jessica supports our mission by managing our many different social media platforms and designs both print and digital promotional materials for the agency.

Jessica married Kenneth Hanff in 2016 and is the proud new mother of their one year old baby girl Evelyn Grace.

Ben King grew up on a farm in Northwest, MO - more specifically Grant City, MO. He gave his life to Christ during Vacation Bible School when he was 8 years old. Ben’s love and passion for the Lord and his people are a daily reminder of Christ’s love for the church. He has been married to his wife, Marie, for 12 years. Together they have 3 children they adopted from the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home’s Therapeutic Foster Care Program. Ben King holds an Associate Degree in Computer Technology from Vatterott College, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Master of Science in Management (Non-Profit focus) from Lasell College. He was licensed into ministry May 22, 2011 and finished his CGPA Certification on June 30, 2023.

Ben King has been in ministry since giving his life to Christ and has been in full-time ministry since 2001; he has served when the Lord led throughout a variety of ministries. From Sunday School teacher to Pastor, Ben has been involved with almost every church ministry. Ben has been a camp director, filled in for Pulpit Supply, a Family and Education Pastor, a Worship Leader, a Youth Minister, a Children’s Director, and a Children’s Pastor. Ben has also worked for City Union Mission meeting the needs of the most vulnerable homeless men, women, and children in Kansas City. Ben and Marie have a special heart calling for the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home. Before they were married Ben was a Youth Specialist at the Byrne Campus in Peculiar. After they were married and became foster parents in 2016, the Lord led them to Therapeutic Foster Care in 2017 with the Byrne Campus. The opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus with the children and teens God brought through our home has been nothing short of a challenging, yet humbling experience that continues to grow our faith and show us more of God’s unfailing love every day. Ben and his wife Marie have a heart for taking care of those in need, especially children and teens. For years, our ministry has been found in meeting people where they are at, sharing Jesus with them, and loving on those people God has placed in our lives - and it continues to be.

David McMullin is a life-long resident of Missouri, presently residing in the Bourbon area. He has been in sales and management for more than 40 years.

David is a long time member, Sunday school teacher and deacon for Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri. He has had the opportunity to participate in children camp mission work and also work for six years in a local mission as a delivery agent.

He has been married to Sarah (Dace) McMullin for more than 47 years and is the father of three grown daughters: Shelly, Laura and Megan.

Joe Nogalski is a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He has been married to his wife, Joyce, for 38 years (July 13, 1984). He has two children who are both married and serving the Lord. He also has four amazing grandchildren.

Joe has been with MBCH as the northwest regional representative since October 21, 2019. He is excited to be moving into the southwest. Joe and Joyce are happy to be closer to family as they serve the Lord through the ministries of MBCH.

Joe Nogalski has over 40 years of ministry experience. He has been a senior pastor for 25 years. Joe is a graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity in church growth. He also graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield with a BA in Missions. He started the humanitarian outreach, Care4Ghana, and has helped launch Crossing for Mercy which is now Mission3:18. Joe resigned from Memorial Baptist Church (MBC) in New Haven, Missouri, where he saw the average attendance go from 80 to over 250. While senior pastor of MBC, the church ministered to over 200 kids a year through Upward Basketball, started Lighthouse Academy Preschool, and revitalized a small country church seeing weekly attendance go from 7 to over 50.

Joe, would love to be in your church, organization’s meeting, prayer group, and/or revival meetings. He has done a wonderful job of pulpit supply and brings a good sense of humor to your meetings. Any size group should give him a call. You’ll learn, be challenged and enjoy the service.

Kenny was born in St. Louis and raised in Hardy, Arkansas. He has a strong history in business management and sales.

He has spent his entire life in the Baptist Church. He and his wife are active members of Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan. Kenny has filled many ministry positions in churches including nursery worker, teacher, music leader and deacon. He most enjoys working in children’s church. “It is very important to reach children for Christ,” Vawter said.

Kenny is happily married with six children and sixteen grandchildren.