Young Adult Men’s Group 1. Leaders: Fred Lehman and Dan Christians (full)
Fred Lehman is an Oklahoma State and Mississippi State alum, and a retired veterinarian with an entrepreneurial spirit. Fred specialized in the pharmaceutical industry and in academia, a journey that has taken him to over 20 countries and allowed him to live in 5 states. He has three daughters, 5 grandchildren and is married to his wife, Paula. Daniel Christians is from Little River, Kansas in the central Kansas area. He and his wife, Dianne, are both graduates from the University of Kansas and Jayhawk fans. They have three adult children. Dan previously served as a leader in COR's Military Ministry and as a Youth Group Leader. Dan enjoys following local sports teams and stays active with outdoor sports such as hiking, fishing, skiing and golf. Together, Cliff and Dan are passionate about creating spaces where young adult men can connect with other to find companionship and belonging, strengthen their faith in Christ, and benefit from intergenerational connection.
Young Adult Men’s Group 2. Rick Gunter and Britton Hill
Dr. Richard (Rick) Gunter spent many years in Information Technology working in or with a wide variety of industries including government, manufacturing, telecommunications, banking, and data security. Rick has over 15 years of teaching experience in project management, leadership, management, and organizational behavior at both the graduate and undergrad levels. Born and raised in Clarkston, Michigan, he has a Doctor of Business Administration from Saint Leo University. He is an Eagle Scout. In his spare time, Rick enjoys camping and backpacking, watching sports, visiting wineries, and playing golf. Britton Hill has been attending COR since 2013 and is married to his wonderful wife Melanie for 22 years. They have four children, Kaelin (17), Molly (15), Kiley (13), and Laurel (11). He has worked in the auto repair industry as a BMW Master Technician f and has recently become a full-time automotive instructor at Johnson County Community College. He enjoys mountain biking, being outdoors, and studying leadership. His call is to show up wherever he is led as the physical embodiment of God’s love to others. Together Rick and Britton are excited to create a space for young men to grow in their life, faith, career, and relationships.
Young Adult Women’s Group 1. Leaders: Shea Walsworth and Ashley Brown
Shea Walsworth is a former public relations consultant who shifted to becoming a full-time family CEO 15 years ago. She and her husband have been married for 28 years and have two adult children. Shea enjoys travel, volunteering, reading, cooking, and anything that involves her creative juices. Ashley Brown is an attorney, mediator, volunteer, mother, and widow from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ashley has two sons, Brooks, 23 and Drew, 20. She has been active in COR and within her community having served on several local charitable boards. Shea and Ashley are passionate about walking with young women along their faith journeys as they come to feel worthy and confident in who they are becoming, and as they find supportive community through one another.
Young Adult Women’s Group 2. Leaders: Sandy Russo and Debbie Goodin (full)
Sandy Russo is from Cedar Falls, Iowa, and has been married to her husband, Guy, for 32 years. They are parents to two young adult daughters. For 27 years, Sandy has been heavily involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in Kansas, Iowa, and across the United States. She is also a committed Bible study and small group participant at COR. Debbie Goodin was raised a Methodist, and 35 years ago came back to faith after a season of doubts and questioning during her young adult years.?She is a widow, mother, and daughter, a Recruiter by trade, and has consulted with businesses to help them understand fully what servant leadership means to the success of their business.?Together, Sandy and Debbie are passionate about journeying alongside young women as they become strong leaders, enact their Christian faith, and grow in relationship with God.
Mixed Group 1: Bren and Brad Tally (full)
Bren Tally is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in the Kansas City area. In her experience leading a young adult small group, Bren has come to value how sharing between older and younger generations helps each of us grow and turn toward the lifelong task of being who we were created to be. Brad Tally owns a dental practice in Leawood, Kansas, and is a father of three young adult children. He is married to Bren and enjoys church activities and outdoor hobbies. Bren and Brad have three young adult children. Together, they are passionate about creating a culture of belonging, spiritual growth, and fun for young adults at Resurrection.
Mixed Group 2: Dave and Lynn Krug (full)
Dave Krug is a professor in the business area of Johnson County Community College, where he has worked since 2004. He also acts as an advisor to the JCCC International Student Club. Dave is very passionate about student mental health concerns, especially those struggling with anxiety and depression. Lynn works in the professional revenue division of Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dave and Lynn have been married for over 31 years and have two adult sons. Much of their lives have been spent investing in young adults because of Dave’s work at the College. You could say they specialize in fun. Lynn and Dave are excited for the opportunity to create community among diverse groups and differing generations at Resurrection.
Mixed Group 3: Bryan and Cindy LaGree (full)
Cindy and Bryan LaGree are longtime members of Church of the Resurrection, have been married 36 years and raised two children. Recently retired from their professional jobs (Cindy in accounting and Bryan in law), they spend their time volunteering in various capacities, traveling, and connecting with friends. They enjoy exploring questions of the Christian faith and have been deeply involved in a variety of ministry areas, including leading young adults through the Alpha program at Resurrection and at Healing House of Kansas City for over 15 years. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys music, reading and gardening. Bryan enjoys business, exercise and buying cool tools to use in his renovation projects.