OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Pastor Kendall Franklin
Kendall began as Lead Pastor at WLCC on March 15, 2020 (right before the COVID-19 Pandemic… a fascinating way to begin a new ministry) His passion is to encourage and help folks to simply LOVE GOD and LOVE PEOPLE. He is amazed that he has been entrusted to share Good News continually.
Kendall is married to Denise, his life and ministry partner, who is a Doula (a labor and delivery coach). Together, they have three grown sons, three tremendous daughters-in-law, and three amazing grandchildren. He really enjoys being “Pampa” (pronounced Pam-Paw) to two granddaughters and one grandson. Both Kendall and Denise love the grand-parenting gig! They live in Wichita with their overly social dog, Baxter.
Kendall enjoys being with family, travel (especially to any place with mountains or beaches), reading or watching a great story, watching all kinds of sports, and hunting for his golf ball[s]. And, even though he resides in Chiefs Kingdom, he is an avid and unashamed Denver Broncos fan.
Kendall has been a Lead Pastor for over 30 years, serving in Arizona, Illinois, and Kansas.
Pastor Nate Boone
Pastor Nate Boone and his wife Jessica are a team with a passion for not only leading God’s people through worship but connecting on a personal level and “doing life” together.
Both Pastor Nate and Jessica are graduates of Friends University where they first met (and by God’s grace Jessica agreed to date Pastor Nate). Jessica grew up in Wichita and works for Friends University as the Director of Advancement. Pastor Nate grew up as a PK in the Wesleyan Church and has been involved in music his entire life.
Both Pastor Nate and Jessica are graduates of Friends University where they first met (and by God’s grace Jessica agreed to date Pastor Nate). Jessica grew up in Wichita and works for Friends University as the Director of Advancement. Pastor Nate grew up as a PK in the Wesleyan Church and has been involved in music his entire life.
Pastor Amer Khokhar
Youth Pastor
Amer Khokhar has been Youth Pastor of Woodland Lakes Community Church since January of 2011. Amer grew up in Dodge City, Ks where he attended the Church of the Nazarene. He graduated from Dodge City High School in 1992, from MidAmerica Nazarene university in 1998. He was ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene in 2001. Prior to coming to WLCC, Amer has served as youth pastor in Dodge City Ks, Topeka Ks, Vancouver British Columbia, Florissant Mo, and San Jose Ca.
Pastor Amer was called to preach as a Junior in High School and loves to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with teens. In addition to his work at the church he loves sports, especially football, and is a huge Chicago Bears fan. Pastor Amer has a beautiful wife, Sunita, and five awesome children: Simrun, Sania, Asher, Abrahn, and Aryan.
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Pastor Chris and Pastor Kristin Gilmore
Kristin and Chris Gilmore are assisting our church in various roles. They are co-pastors at a new church plant in Wichita called The Dwelling. Woodland Lakes has partnered with them to provide support and they are helping with some pastoral and administration roles. Churches working together is a passion of theirs and they are thankful to be partnered with WLCC.
Pastors Kristin and Chris have 3 children and have served in churches in Kentucky, North Dakota, and Kansas.
