Our Leadership
Pastor David Strehlow
Pastor David serves Liberty Hills Baptist Church as our Teaching Pastor. He and his wife Jennifer have five children—four boys and a girl. David trusted Christ as Savior and Lord as a young boy growing up in Ottawa, Kansas.
Following his ministry training at Bob Jones University (BA, MA, M.Div) he married Jennifer and entered full-time ministry in West Virginia as an associate pastor over youth and music in 1992. After seven years of fruitful ministry, the Strehlows moved to Liberty to start a new church with the support of Tri-City Ministries in Independence.
David enjoys overseeing the flock and ministries of the church. His passions include faithful exposition of the Word of God, personal discipleship, and anything having to do with his wonderful family.
If you would like any additional information on the ministries of Liberty Hills or would like to learn more about a walk with Christ, you may contact Pastor Strehlow at (816) 407-0777 or via e-mail at dstrehlow@libertyhillsbaptist.org
Pastor Eric Stanley
Pastor Eric serves as the youth pastor for Liberty Hills and is responsible for the oversight of the various teen minstries that Liberty Hills offers including: Sunday School, Teen Impact, Monthly Youth Activities, Summer Camps, Youth Missions Trips, and Youth Outreach.
Eric graduated from Maranatha Baptist Bible College in 2007 where he met his wife, Christina. Following graduation they decided to move back to Missouri to further their minstry training. After graduating seminary in the spring of 2009, Eric and his wife Christina received the call from Liberty Hills to come and serve with them as youth pastor.
Eric’s passion is relationships. First and foremost he desires to see the relationship between parents and teens grow. It is in this foundational relationship with the parents that true discipleship and spiritual growth will occur. In addition, We will strive to see teens grow deeper in their relationship with God, to see teens develop relationships with others in their community, and to see teens accurately present the Gospel in a relevant way to those they come in contact with.
Joseph Macht
Joseph Macht serves as the Music Director for Liberty Hills. He was saved at the age of 5 and has had a desire to serve the Lord in whatever capacity. Joseph attended Bob Jones University, where he graduated in 2006 with a BA in Bible Evangelism and a minor in Music. Following graduation he married his wife, Rosanna, in May 2006 and settled in Missouri where Joseph continued his education and graduated from seminary in 2008 with a MA in Bible. Joseph and Rosanna have one daughter, Teagan Dawn.
Joseph’s desire is to assist other believers in worship as he leads, directs the worship teams, and assists in continuing to grow the music ministry. Music is an integral part of worship and his desire is that all who attend Liberty Hills will be able to truly worship during the music portion of the services. Joseph is thrilled with the opportunity the Lord has given him in aiding other believers to worship the Lord through music.
