Staff
Andrew Fortner
Lead Pastor
Andrew and Karen Fortner have been serving in the local church for over 15 years ministering to children, youth, singles and adults of all ages. They have a passion to bring the life-changing message of Christ to every person no matter what their stage of life or history. In the fall of 2005, the Fortners saw a life-long dream come to reality when Networks Church held its first Sunday morning Worship Experience at Lee’s Summit West High School. Andrew & Karen are both graduates of Baylor University and have three energetic and cool kids!
Tim Dyer
Associate Pastor
Tim and Andrea Dyer have served at Networks Church since 2007 in many different areas: Kid Connection, Revolve Student Ministries, and Life Groups. They have a unique gift of caring for and serving others. The Dyers have five awesome and talented children who help to keep life exciting!
Nathan Lawrence
Worship Pastor
Nathan and Amber Lawrence have been at Networks Church since January 2010. They love the community and friendship here, which is one of many things that drew them to the KC area from St. Louis, where they served for about seven years. Nathan’s passion is to help people encounter God, and to encourage musicians and artists to create for His glory. He teaches piano, guitar and voice lessons in Lee’s Summit. They have two amazing young kids – a three-year old daughter and a one-year old son.
Andy & Tessa Addleman
Youth Pastor & Kid Connection Preschool
Andy and Tessa Addleman have been attending Networks Church since the Fall of 2006. Andy is following his calling to work with the young adults of Networks, and he is really just a big kid himself. Andy has been working with Revolve Student Ministries since November of 2008. Tessa has been leading Kid Connection Preschool since 2010. They enjoy spending time with their two awesome but crazy kids: their four year-old daughter and one year-old son.
