Troy, KS
Senior Pastor Dennis Jennings
I’ve been in full time Christian ministry since January 2000 as a worship leader, associate pastor, and counselor. God led us to FBC of Troy in the summer and fall of 2020 and was honored to be hired here Jan 17, 2021. I have a passion for those who are lost and hurting in our community. What I can tell you is that you are valuable and that there’s a place for you here at FBC.
I graduated from MWSU with a BS in Psychology. I earned my Masters (M. Div.) from Nazarene Theological Seminary, and my Doctorate in counseling (D. Min.) from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. What I’ve learned from life and all that schooling is to keep the simplicity of the Gospel simple. I really believe James 4:8 is true. When we draw close to God, He draws close to us. My desire is to encourage you in your walk with the Lord. I believe people are more important than things and I’d like to help you know God personally and be excited about telling others.
Let me tell you how good God is: God’s so good, He gave me a Kansas girl ! I married Linda (Hrenchir) a former chiropractor from Wathena. We have one daughter, Kristen, who lives in Kansas City. (Kristen is also a MWSU grad like her dad. Go Griffs!)
Linda and I enjoy life and live each day to the fullest and for the Lord. My hobbies include singing and playing various instruments, cars, running, and golf. (Although when I’m playing golf, I’d rather be running and when I’m running, I’d rather be playing golf.)
Toshia and I were married on June 28, 1996, we have three children, two grandchildren and two guinea pigs.
When I'm not at church or our awesome Power House, you'll find me either on a disc golf course, fishing, at home working in my wood shop or cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs and/or Royals.
God led us to First Baptist Church in the Spring of 2007. A year after joining the church, we were asked to work as Youth Volunteers at the Power House Youth Group with the teens. Toshia and I weren't sure what we were getting ourselves into, but we took a leap of faith. After the third Wednesday service, I realized this is where God wanted us.
In November 2010, I had the privilege to fill the position as the Youth Pastor. Over the years, I've had the honor of walking alongside hundreds of teens, celebrating their victories and supporting them through their struggles. I desire that regardless of their current or past experiences, they would feel welcomed and loved at the Power House.
Youth Pastor Donnie Dugger