Leadership
At Ada Bible Church, we believe everyone deserves a guide for the journey. Our leaders are passionate about walking alongside people—no matter where they're starting from—and pointing them toward what matters most. We exist for one simple reason: to lead people into a relationship with Jesus and his church that transforms them to Christlikeness. Every decision we make, every step we take, flows from that mission.
Aaron Buer
Pastor Aaron Buer has been in ministry for twenty years, fifteen of those at Ada Bible Church. In December 2023, Aaron was appointed Senior Pastor of Ada Bible Church. Before that, he served as Student Ministries Pastor, Teaching Pastor, Weekend Services Director, and Executive Teaching Pastor. Aaron is gifted at building effective teams and creating collaborative ministry environments. He and his wife, Katie, have five children.
Jeff Manion
Pastor Jeff Manion served as Senior Pastor of Ada Bible Church for forty years. In December 2023, Jeff moved to a new teaching and mentoring role with Ada Bible Church. Jeff is a gifted communicator, author, and mentor who has guided and coached many pastors and ministry leaders. Jeff and his wife, Chris, have three adult children and are proud grandparents.
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Nate Conroy
Executive Director of Creative Arts
Dan Erickson
Executive Director of Operations
Joe Hays
Executive Pastor
Stephen Lewis
Executive Director of Ministries and Missions
Amelia Rhodes
Executive Director of Discipleship Resources
Edward Shepard
Executive Director of Strategic Projects
Leadership
Campus Pastors
Kevin Baker
Knapp Street Campus Pastor
Brad Holmes
Bella Vista Campus Pastor
Luke Koskinen
Director of Student Ministries | West Satellite Campus Pastor
Jason Ross
East Paris Campus Pastor
Ben Vaught
Kentwood Campus Pastor
Mike Wilkerson
Director of Marriage and Family Ministries | Interim Cascade Campus Pastor
Leadership
Staff Leadership
Jeff Abbott
Director of Missions
Vicki Abbott
Director of Ada Bible Kids
Barb Bestrom
Director of Support Services
Mike Muller
Director of Communications
Austin Moore
Director of Production
Rachel Norton
Director of Women's Ministry
Peter Osborn
Director of Human Resources
Jake Oswald
Campus Director
Tyler Piercefield
Director of Worship
Sam Schubkegel
Director of Young Adults
Sheryl Thompson
Director of Hospitality
Jess Triemstra
Executive AssistantMike Wilkerson
Director of Marriage and Family Ministries | Interim Cascade Campus Pastor
Governing Elder Board
Aaron Buer
Greg Flick
Todd Headen
Kedron Rhodes
Tim Sweemer
Brian VanderArk
Elders
Steve Bristol
Don Crawford
Jerry Elve
Carlos Hidalgo
Justin Hutt
Kurt Koster
Kirk Kuiper
Brent Lanser
Phil Niekerk
Tim Osbeck
Dean Parham
Brent Rudin
Jim Ryerson
Scott Tarrh
Joe Vloedman
Gary Wicker
Deacons
Shaun Biel
Greg Brouwer
Scott Carlstrom
Jeremy Geerdes
Josh Hanenburg
Jason Jenison
Ryan Kyes
Bryan Odroski
Dustin Osborne
Craig Shepherd
Stephen Shepherd
Bob Storrer
Ken VanDerWende
Kevin VanDyke
Jason VanHoute
Kevin Vreugdenhil
Staff Elders
Andy Austin
Kevin Baker
Kelly Bonewell
Ethan Cole
Garth Dietlin
Andy Donaldson
Dan Erickson
Joe Hays
Brad Holmes
Luke Koskinen
Stephen Lewis
Jeff Manion
Jake Oswald
Ben Puckett
Doug Redford
Jason Ross
Edward Shephard
Ben Vaught
Mike Wilkerson
Vic Willis
