Leadership

Pastor Matt Bunn graduated from Southwest Baptist University in 1999 and received his Masters Degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  He’s married to his best friend, Vicki Bunn and has three boys – Andrew, Toby, Logan.  Matt has been in ministry for 28 years – most recently 17 years at Center Point Church in North Richland Hills, TX.
Matt’s desire is to equip God’s people to live out their God-given passion to build His Kingdom. His heart is to help people truly experience a life-giving relationship with Jesus – one that is practical in every day life. Matt enjoys hiking, playing cards and board games, watching sports with his boys, and laughing at Vicki’s jokes.

Seth Stelzer serves as our Worship Pastor and oversees administration. Seth served on our launch team and has worn numerous hats in the brief history of The Heights. Seth is originally from Neosho, MO but moved overseas to West Africa as his family served as missionaries. He graduated from Southwest Baptist University with a degree in Music and is now living in Bolivar with his wife Hunter, their son, and dog. Seth enjoys playing sports, working out, watching movies, and doing anything that has to do with football, especially with the Kansas City Chiefs. He is passionate about helping others worship God in every aspect of their lives and furthering the mission of The Heights Church.  

Mark serves as an associate pastor over students, and communication. He was born in the Philippines but raised on a cattle and chicken farm in Berryville, Arkansas. Mark graduated from Southwest Baptist University with a bachelor’s degree in student ministry and a minor in Church Music. He has a deep passion to equip and teach students to spread the Gospel through discipleship and leadership development. Mark loves being outdoors, considers himself a techie of sorts, and loves playing music during his free time. Mark says he is blessed to be part of a team that is passionate about furthering the kingdom of God here in Bolivar.

Vicki Bunn graduated from Southwest Baptist University, received her master's degree from SWBTS, and is currently pursuing a school counseling degree from Evangel University.  She is married to her best friend, Matthew Bunn and has three boys – Andrew, Toby, Logan, and two cats, Lucy and Joe Jr.  Vicki grew up in Girard, Illinois, pursued  missions in Fort Worth Texas for seventeen years, and now lives in Bolivar, Missouri. In ministry, Vicki is passionate about helping others reach their full potential in Christ through encouragement and behind the scenes support. Vicki enjoys reading, shopping, hiking, playing cards and board games, and getting Matthew to laugh at her jokes.

Kelly  serves as our First Impressions Director, and Connections Director for The Heights. Kelly and her husband David will celebrate their 30th anniversary this year, and relocated to Bolivar MO in 2020, with their seven children: Abby, Ryan, Tim, Mandy, Zach, Maverick, and Mason. There's never a dull moment at the Wagner home!  Kelly's passion is to help make The Heights Church a place where everyone can feel welcome, connected and call The Heights their home. She loves living life next to her man, cooking for a crowd, game nights and “anything on the lake”.

Kirstin Beckham graduated from southwest Baptist University in 1996. She is married to her best friend, Brad. Kirstin and Brad husband Brad were in full-time ministry for 21 years before moving back to Bolivar. They have three girls: Hannah, Abigail (Abby) and Elizabeth (Lizzy) and two son in loves Kyle and Zach. Abby and Zac had a baby girl, Josie in August. Kirstin is enjoying her new title of Mimi.
Kirstin loves the beach, watching sports and anything outdoors!

Pastor Brad Sullard is a native of Springfield, MO, but has lived and worked in MO, OK, and TX. He graduated from Southwest Baptist University (MO) in 1990 and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (TX). He has been married to his high school sweetheart (OK), Kris, for nearly 40 years. They have three children and three grandchildren living in Oklahoma City, OK. Brad has served in ministry leadership in the local church and for Christian non-profits for over 30 years.  Brad's passion is building teams and helping believers and leaders grow and thrive in small group discipling communities.
Brad has many hobbies! The latest of which is whetstone knife sharpening. He enjoys the outdoors, playing games with family and friends, and enjoying new food and restaurant experiences.