Jesus, the Great Shepherd calls qualified men to lead His church as elders, whom we also call pastors.
Qualifications for eldership are found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, and include leading their families well, a record of serving Jesus well both in the church and in everyday life, a thorough knowledge of the Bible and a mature Christian walk, and a good reputation both in and out of the church.
The primary duties of elders include praying and studying Scripture, leading the vision of the church, caring for the people of the church, teaching, living lives that are exemplary, protecting the people of the church from false doctrine and teachers, and developing other leaders.
PASTORAL TEAM
Kurt Hannah
Pastor of Teaching and Vision
Kurt is the founding pastor of Missio Dei Church. He has been married to his wife Shannon since 2000 and they live in Central Cincinnati. Two of their four children still live at home. He loves Bengals, football, Reds baseball, outdoor sports, and all forms of competition. His perfect day would involve all those activities with good friends and end with a stiff drink and a smooth cigar.
Email · khannah@missiodei.org
Matt Korte
Pastor of Care and Community
Matt has been a Pastor at Missio Dei since 2016. He is married to his wife Tiffany and they live on the West Side of Cincinnati with their adopted son Richard and biological son Henri, who joins their family following 12 years of infertility. Matt is an eight on the enneagram, an avid sneaker collector and is an introvert that treasures time alone to read and intentional conversation.
Email · mkorte@missiodei.org
Mikey Conrad
Pastor
Mikey has been a Pastor at Missio Dei since 2014. He is married to his boo, Catherine. They live on the East Side of Cincinnati with their 3 daughters Ruth, Miriam, and Hannah. Mikey enjoys God's gift of whiskey, reading biographies, cinema, anything Gordon Ramsey, and being with people.
Email · mconrad@missiodei.org
David Hayes
Pastor
David has been a Pastor at Missio Dei since 2023. He is married to his wife Katie. They live in Central Cincinnati with their six kids, Mackenzie, Madeline, Noah, Macie Mia, and Molly. David enjoys camping, building stuff, entrepreneurship and quality time with friends and family.
Email · dhayes@missiodei.org
STAFF TEAM
Olivia Payne · Deacon of Missio Kids
Jonathan Lee · Deacon of Responsive Arts
Robert Watkins · Operations Administrator
DEACON TEAM
Mary Grace Sillies · Deacon of Community Groups
Ryan Ytterberg · Deacon of Missio Men
Seth Yoder · Deacon of Missio Global Partnerships
Brendan Oberkircher · Deacon of Creativity
Jessica Finney · Deacon of Missio Women
Kyle Payne · Deacon of Hospitality
Jeremiah Leak · Deacon of Safety
Salena Steele · Deacon of Art Events & Gallery
Michael Atchison · Deacon of Technology
Jacoby Steele · Deacon of Gospel School