OP Student Ministry Director Michael Otto (middle) has been called to student ministry at Colonial since 2019. He is grateful to walk with students and help them understand who they are in Christ and how to live that out in faith! Michael enjoys spending time with his wife Krista and their two daughters, touring KC coffee shops, playing disc golf, and playing guitar. He is currently earning his master’s degree in Global Leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Riley Roberts (right) serves as OP High School Ministry Leader, but her first role at Colonial was as Baby Jesus in Walk to the Manger. Having grown up at Colonial, she has experienced firsthand the blessing of strong children’s and youth ministries. She was first a summer staffer, then a Wednesday night volunteer, and she joined staff full-time in 2022. She is passionate about helping students discover who Jesus is and how His grace transforms every area of their lives. Riley is a 2020 graduate of Hope College with a degree in Social Work. In her free time she enjoys baking, hiking, and traveling to new cities and countries.

Cassidy Rogers (left) is the OP Mid-High Leader and has felt the call to go into ministry since she was 16 years old. That passion led her to the rewarding path of guiding teenagers on their faith journey. She finds immense joy in helping them explore and understand the profound concepts of God’s love, grace, and truth. Cassidy is dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing environment where teenagers can connect with each other and with their faith in a meaningful way. She believes in making Christianity relatable through the challenges that today’s youth face, while staying true to its timeless values and principles. Cassidy strives to address their unique issues with empathy and understanding, always anchored in the teachings of Christ. Everyday, she looks for opportunities to inspire and support the incredible students at OP.

SKC Student Ministry Director Lenard Manuel (side) has a passion for working with youth and inspiring them to become great leaders in their own families and friend groups. He studied social work at Dordt University in Iowa and graduated in 2014. At the start of his career, Lenard worked with troubled youth as a mentor-leader and case manager. He was then blessed with the opportunity to work with Freedom Fire Ministries as a Youth Director. He and his wife Becca have two children, Harmony and Atticus. Family time includes trips to the zoo and parks.

Abby Medsker (side) serves as the Youth Assistant at the SKC Campus. She is a graduate from Ozark Christian College and has a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Arts, with a major in Biblical Justice and a minor in Pastoral Psychology and Counseling. Abby enjoyed discipling girls while she was on Summer Staff last year and has a heart for youth and their relationship with Christ.