Over the past 30 years Norm has pastored churches in Illinois, Missouri and served as a church planter and Bible translator in Papua New Guinea. He has also been the Partnership Missions Director for the Missouri Baptist Convention. Norm has travelled to and helped start churches in Papua New Guinea, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, West Africa, the Carribean and Central America.
Norm has a B.A. Degree in Bible and Biblical Languages from Southwest Baptist University, a B.A. Degree from New Tribes Mission Institute in Cross Cultural Ministry and Linguistics. He also attended Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is presently working on a Masters Degree at Liberty University.
His favorite things to do outside of ministry are fishing and woodworking. Norm has been married for 30 years to Karen; they have two adult children and a son-in-law.
norm.skyline@centurytel.net
Pastor of Worship & Education
Kent Oliver
Kent has been in music and worship ministry for 30 years and has served in several churches, both large and small. One of his greatest joys is to lead people in worship. He personally likes all kinds of music and uses many musical styles to help the church fulfill one of it's highest purposes, to worship God and to lift up and magnify the name of Jesus.
Kent has a B.A. in music from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO. He enjoys playing golf as well as most other sports. Kent and Rhonda have three adult sons, three daughter-in-laws and three grandchildren with a forth on the way.
kent.skyline@centurytel.net
Student Pastor
Darry Lisemby
Darry “Brother D” is a licensed, ordained minister of the gospel and has a Doctorate of ministry degree. Bro D has worked with youth for many years. He has traveled across America and around the world speaking and encouraging young people to have a personal encounter and walk with Christ.
As a drama instructor, he has led youth drama teams throughout the U.S. as well as other countries. Darry is an accomplished singer, musician, and song writer. Bro. D’s hobbies are fishing, hunting, grilling and flying. He has a passion for the Lord’s work as well as a servant’s heart.
Your teens will grow in God’s Word and learn how to use their talents and abilities to magnify the Lord Jesus Christ - who alone, is worthy of our praise.
