Meet the team

Pastors & Staff

Lee Denton

Lead Pastor

Lee Denton became the lead pastor of KBC in October of 2016. He married his beautiful wife Lauren in 2002 and they have a son Alexander who was born in April of 2007,  a daughter Leila was born in July of 2013 and the newest addition is daughter Piper Jo born May of 2019.  He is a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University and has over 13 years of full time ministry experience as a youth pastor, worship leader, associate pastor and church planter.

Lee's heart is to see Jesus followers embrace  those who are searching and help them come together in an authentic community to discover a real Jesus that transforms the most ordinary life into a life of extraordinary purpose. He meets people where they are,  while extending grace and embracing the transforming power of God's word.  Lee enjoys spending time with his family and friends, football, jam sessions,  all things outdoors and a good steak!

Psalm 107:2,14-15 "Let the redeemed of the Lord say this.....He brought them out of darkness and the deepest gloom and broke away their chains.  Let them give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for men!

Casey and Karli Thoren

Worship Pastors
Bio coming soon

Cody Meredith

Youth Pastor

Cody and his wife Tera have been members of KBC since July of 2010.  They have two children, Carter who was born in June of 2012 and Colton who was born in March of 2015.  Cody has served in many areas at KBC over the years and has been the Student Pastor since June 2019.  Cody attended school in Alma and has his Biblical Studies Certificate from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  Cody has a heart to see a revival among students who come to Christ and to walk beside them while they deepen their foundation through relational discipleship.  He believes the love of Christ should extend outside of the walls of the church and into the community and schools where all who feel it can be brought to Christ.  In his free time, he loves to spend time with his family and friends, bow hunt and being outdoors.

JERI TOUNZEN

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

Jeri and her husband, Mike, have been part of the KBC family for over three years. They have served in numerous ministries of our church including Nursery & Preschool Ministry, KidVenture, and the Shepherd’s Ministry. They have a big heart for community outreach and a passion for seeing children grow in their knowledge of God and connection with Jesus. Jeri is very excited to oversee our Nursery & Preschool Ministry and looks forward to seeing how God continues to grow this ministry!

Tammie Edwards

Administrative Assistant

Tammie was raised in Spiro Oklahoma and she moved to Alma AR in 1994.  She worked in preschool education for 10 years and in customer service before the Lord led her family to Kibler Baptist Church.  Tammie joined KBC in 2009 and in 2011 she was brought on as an Administrative Assistant.  She enjoys serving the church alongside the rest of the wonderful staff at KBC.

Tammie has served in many areas at KBC and currently is the director of Vacation Bible School. She loves working with the children in our nurseries and children's ministry.
She has been married to her husband Billy for 24 years and they have 6 children and 7 grandchildren.  In her spare time Tammie loves spending time with her family, relaxing at home, reading and cheering on her kids and grandchildren at their many sporting events.