Leadership & Staff

Christ the King is a Presbyterian church. That means we are governed by a body of elders who share in the work of pastoral ministry and oversight. This group of elders is called the Session, and these men are called and elected by the congregation to this office.

OUR SESSION

  • Rev. Levi Bakerink, Teaching Elder & Pastor

  • Cody Chapman, Ruling Elder & Pastoral Resident

  • Clint Loy, Ruling Elder

  • Craig Patterson, Ruling Elder & Clerk of Session

OUR STAFF

Levi Bakerink | Pastor

Levi Bakerink is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He grew up in Pella, IA before his family moved to Springfield, MO during high school. After graduating from Evangel Univeristy he earned his M.Div. at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He accepted the call to serve as the Pastor of CTK in October, 2022. After several years on the East coast, he is glad to be back home in the Midwest.

Levi and his wife Jess enjoy playing pickleball together, exploring new places, and watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball (mostly Levi).

Cody Chapman | Pastoral Resident

Cody received his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry from Ozark Christian College in Joplin. While working at Christ the King, Cody is also getting his Master's Degree from Reformed Theological Seminary. Cody is passionate that our students find where Christ intersects with their daily lives.

Cody and his wife, Alicia, moved to Joplin in 2015 to finish their degrees at Ozark Christian College. They spend most of their free time with friends and family. 

Dustin Ray | Church Planting Apprentice

Dustin Ray is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He grew up in and around Springfield, MO, and is currently planting a PCA Church there. After graduating from Evangel University, he earned an M.A. in Old Testament and and M.A. in Biblical Languages from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has pastored in Southwest Missouri since 2017, and is thrilled to partner with CTK to plant in Springfield. Dustin is also a Biblical Counselor with Queen City Biblical Counseling in Springfield.

Dustin and his wife, Debbie, are blessed with three wonderful children. As a family, we enjoy Pokémon, parties, and family worship.

To support Dustin’s work, please give online through the PCA’s Mission to North America secure donation portal using this link.