STAFF / Leadership

Welcome to ABC!  We're so glad you found us and my prayer is that you find a church family that loves you and cares for you here! I have been married to my amazing wife, Sarah, for 14 years. We have three children; Emmalynn, Everett, & Eleanor that we love dearly. Our family does ministry together and we wouldn't have it any other way. We love Jesus, each other and the church and are thankful for the opportunity to serve Ashland in this capacity. I've been in ministry for 9 years and hold a Master's of Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I enjoy reading, listening to music, being outside, and playing with my kids. 

Connect with Pastor Zach: pastor@ashlandbaptist.org

Between serving in the church body, raising a family with my husband Reed, and managing social media for several local businesses, my days are full and I am so grateful for that! Together, Reed and I share a heart for youth ministry. We are passionate about investing in the next generation, helping them grow in love, grace, and wisdom as followers of Christ. Our two-year-old son, Parker, keeps us on our toes during the day, and since Reed and I are both in grad school, we often spend our evenings doing homework. I love finding creative ways to serve our community, and I'm so glad to call Ashland Baptist home!

Connect with Faith: office@ashlandbaptist.org

In 2003 I married my best friend Traci and we have two beautiful daughters Megan and Emily. I have served in some aspect of church ministry for over 20 years as a Bible teacher, youth leader, deacon, discipleship coordinator, and I am now walking through the call to pastoral ministry. I am currently working towards a master’s degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  I consider Philippians 1:6 to be my life verse because God is always challenging me in ministry. No mater where we are in our Christian journey, we should never quit challenging ourselves in our calling to further the Kingdom of God.
Philippians 1:6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. God is always shaping our Christian life and wants us to grow closer to Him until the very end.

Connect with Steve: discipleship@ashlandbaptist.org

Wade Vandelicht is our part time worship leader and a high school math teacher.   He started teaching in 2008 and currently teaches at Southern Boone.  He married his wonderful wife Ashley in 2009. They have four children-Laken, Harrison, Sawyer and Trey.  Wade enjoys playing music, being outdoors, doing construction, and coaching/watching sports.  Wade plays a variety of instruments including guitar, bass, drums, and a small amount of keyboard.  In 2006, he played in a band called Mission 5:16 and released two albums in the Christian rock genre.  His band toured for several years and became popular releasing the song "Who Is this Man" on contemporary radio.  His band opened for many popular artists over the years including Big Daddy Weave, Matthew West, Downhere, Steve Fee, and others.  After touring he led music at a cowboy church and Mt. Pleasant Baptist church before finding his home at ABC.  Wade says, "I am blessed to serve at ABC. I learned so much over the years from so many great musicians and God prepared and lead me to provide meaningful worship through those experiences." 

Connect with Wade: worship@ashlandbaptist.org

Sarah has been involved in children’s ministry for nearly a decade and has a heart for teaching kids that they were made on purpose and for a purpose by our God who loves them dearly. She spends her days raising 3 kids, serving in ministry alongside her husband Pastor Zach as well as working with preschool children at Small Sprouts Christian Montessori that meets during the week at ABC. We are so happy that you are here! We pray that we can partner with you to help train our children up in the way they should go! (Proverbs 22:6) Our hope is that you and your children find a family of faith at ABC that helps you grow in faith and spurs you toward serving and loving the Lord all the days of your life. 

Connect with Sarah: abckids@ashlandbaptist.org

I have been married to my beautiful wife, Faith, for three years, and we have a two-year-old son, Parker. Faith serves alongside me in ABC Students, and I couldn’t imagine doing ministry without her. I’ve been involved in youth ministry for over four years and am finishing up a Bachelor’s in Christian Ministry from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. During the week, I serve as the IT Manager at the Missouri Supreme Court. I enjoy spending time with my family, playing guitar, singing, watching sports, and listening to music. My prayer for ABC Students is that they would discover who God is, be discipled in their faith, and declare the hope of Jesus wherever they go.

Connect with Reed: abcstudents@ashlandbaptist.org

I have been part of the ABC family for the past 5 years where my faith has continued to grow.  And I feel full of gratitude that we have found our church home. My husband, Craig & I have been married for 43 years and are blessed with three amazing sons and three grandsons. My husband and I were born and raised in Missouri and will forever call it home.  An opportunity came to serve Christ through an invitation to join the ABC Women’s Ministry leadership, and I accepted the call to serve. I look forward to what God has in store for our future. I am passionate about learning our ladies’ stories and encouraging them through their victories as well as their struggles. When I have a quiet moment, I love to worship through music, read, be creative and spend time with my family.