David and Renata Perkins
Lead Pastors of Radiant Church
David and Renata Perkins married and began full-time ministry together in 2000. They founded and led a national student ministry, Desperation, while serving at New Life Church in Colorado Springs. After fifteen wonderful years of ministering to thousands of students, God gave David and Renata a burden to start Radiant Church in Kansas City.
In 2016, David, Renata and their four children (Dawson, Alivia, Adelyn & Justus) moved to Overland Park, Kansas. Radiant began as a prayer meeting in their living room with a desire to lead people to become radiant disciples of Jesus. Radiant expanded to Overland Trail Middle School and currently meets at Fiorella's Event Center.
In 2022, Radiant Church purchased a new building at 12140 W 135th Street in Overland Park, Kansas.
David earned an undergraduate degree in religion from Southern Nazarene University and a graduate degree in theology from The King's University. He serves on the board of Every Home For Christ International and enjoys dates with Renata, playing basketball with his sons, lattes with his daughters, and traveling. Renata earned an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Colorado. She enjoys one on one times with her children, reading, and dates with David.
David & Renata Perkins serve as the founding and lead pastors of Radiant Church. The pastoral staff and ministry team are led by the Lead Pastors. This team is responsible for the spiritual development of Radiant Church.
The Pastors at Radiant Church are
David Perkins
Hal Perkins
Josh Copeland
Katie Reed
Nathan Derenski
Paul Barker
Renata Perkins
The Trustees are members of the congregation who oversee the finances and direct the provision of the facilities needed by the church. They provide counsel to the Senior Pastor regarding the major financial commitments of the church.
The Trustees for Radiant Church are:
Kyle McIntosh
Matthew Willis
Philip Beedle
Scott Gilroy
Tom Blasco
Will Riddle
The Overseers are five pastors of respected congregations who love Radiant Church and are willing to provide spiritual protection to the church. They may be called in to help in accountability matters relating to the Senior Pastor if requested by the Pastoral Staff or Trustees.
The Overseers for Radiant Church are:
Les Beauchamp
Lifegate Church, Nebraska
Lee Cummings
Radiant Church, Michigan
Banning Liebscher
Jesus Culture, California
Layne Schranz
Church of the Highlands, Alabama
Aaron Stern
Mill City Church, Colorado
Radiant Church Begins
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