- 9:00 AM ~ Bible University, Sunday School, Caffeine for Teens
- 10:15 AM ~ Celebration Service
Every Sunday Morning...Our Beliefs
In short, we believe in the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the authority of the Bible, the present work of the Holy Spirit, and the value of working together to see God’s Kingdom “on earth, as it is in heaven”.
One of our foremost goals is to be “real” people together—honest about our questions and failings… grateful for the sustaining grace of God…growing somehow each day—whether we’re on the mountaintop of life’s best days or persevering through our most difficult challenges.
Of course, it’s our desire to share with the world the life-giving relationship with Christ we value so much.
We are an Assemblies of God church. You may read our Statement of Fundamental Truths.
Our Staff
Kent and Debbie Duncan | email
Kent and Debbie have served as lead pastors of Jefferson Assembly since 1989. Raised in Joplin, MO, Kent graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (Springfield, MO). Kent speaks with passion and clarity to today's issues. Debbie is a graduate of Evangel University in Springfield, and has spent several years teaching in both public and private elementary schools. Her gift of teaching and her abilities to reach children give added strength to those ministries. Kent and Debbie have three children, Andrew, Jenna, and Micah. Debbie teaches 3rd grade at Heritage Christian School in Topeka. Kent and Debbie also serve as foster parents.
Blaine and Michele Moore | email
Blaine and Michele direct Jefferson Assembly's ministries to and through youth and children. Blaine is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Kansas and a 1993 graduate of Central Bible College in Springfield, MO. He enjoys hiking, taking photographs, writing, reading books and cooking--but not reading cookbooks. His most favorite title ever is "Dad." Blaine and Michele (also a CBC grad) have been married since 1991, and together are raising their five sons: Brayden, Jack, Luke, Jonathan, and Matthias. The Moores have been serving at Jefferson Assembly since 1995.
Hazel Strickland | email
Since October of 2000, Hazel Strickland has served Jefferson Assembly as Administrative Assistant to Pastor Kent. A native of the UK, she and her husband, John, have been married for 39 years. They are the parents of two grown sons and the proud grandparents of Taylor Jae (5) and Aimin (2).
Our Board
Under the leadership of the pastor, our board members make spiritual, business, and administrative decisions regarding the operation and direction of Jefferson Assembly of God. These board members are elected to three-year terms by the members of Jefferson Assembly. Our current board members are:
Dan Moore Ed Patterson Earl Rice Scott Watson
Bill Zotto Matt Moore Jeff Pippert
Our Ministry Team Leaders
These are the people who are most directly involved in leading others in hands-on ministry. You can identify and contact each one by visiting our Ministries page.