
Steve Howell
Senior Minister
Steve has served at TCC since 2007, taking on the role of Senior Minister in 2023. Steve graduated from Manhattan Christian College with a B.A. in Bible/Pastoral Ministry. He and his wife, Deb, have two kids. Steve is passionate about teaching and helping people discover their new favorite parts of Scripture. In his downtime, Steve enjoys cheering for his favorite hockey team (Go Avs!), writing, enjoying BBQ and Dr. Pepper, and laughing with his family.

Jordan Teghtmeyer
Youth Minister
Jordan is our new youth minister, joining the TCC staff in April 2024! More to come...

April Swang
Children's Minister
April is our full-time Children’s Minister and has been serving at TCC since 2016. April is from Oklahoma and attended Midwest Christian College. Her and husband Ted, have 3 boys and 5 grandchildren. April is eager to have children fall in love with God so that they can have Him in their lives forever! April enjoys friends, arts and crafts, scrapbooking, and new experiences with family.

Glenda Stoppel
Church Treasurer
Glenda began serving TCC as a part-time secretary in February, 2022. Her duties transitioned into the treasurer for the church a year later. She is from Hillsboro, Kansas and has an Associate Degree in Business. She and her husband, Tom, have two adult kids, a son-in-law, and two grandchildren. Her family hosted an exchange student from Germany years ago and they consider her as a bonus member along with her husband. Glenda and Tom moved to Tonganoxie in May, 2021 to be closer to their family. She enjoys the camaraderie of the church community and feels that TCC is a great place to worship and grow her spiritual journey.

Kelli Erwin
Church Secretary
Kelli Erwin has served as our full-time Secretary at TCC since 2024. With roots in Kansas and Texas, Kelli and her family now live in Tonganoxie. She is a proud wife to Tyler and a loving mom to their two children. Together they enjoy crafting, sports, fishing, and summer family travels.