Our Team

Unfortunately, stats show that up to 90% of men who begin their career as pastors do not finish. Many factors contribute to this sad statistic, one of which is that pastors often grow isolated and over-burdened in ministry. Our approach is different. We have multiple pastors, each of whom oversees different areas of church ministry (e.g., Acts 14:23, Titus 1:5, James 5:14). We also have a full-time ministry staff who lead various church ministries and are an integral part of the overall team (Eccl 4:12). 

Practically, our structure means our pastors share the pulpit more than in many churches. Our approach to preaching highlights the importance of the Word of God over the man in the pulpit.  It also  gives each pastor the ability to invest more deeply in the people and ministries of the church than would otherwise be possible. We are blessed to have a great team at Heritage, and we invite you to check out the bios below to get to know each member.  Feel free to contact any of us at any time!

Jason has been on staff at Heritage since 2006 and serves as Pastor of Worship and Outreach. He married his high school sweetheart, Toni, in July of 1999 and has two amazing daughters, Samantha and Collyn.Jason loves leading the people of Heritage in worship each week. What an honor it is to lead the people of God to the throne together. Jason and Toni have a heart for hurting and broken people and desire to see the Lord do an incredible work in their lives. In September of 2024 they began a new ministry at Heritage, Refuge: Gospel-Centered Support and Recovery. It is their passion to point people to the true refuge of Jesus Christ. Jason also serves as the Pastor of Outreach where he coordinates local and international mission projects to equip and empower people to take the gospel across the street and around the world. His hope for Heritage is that we would bring glory to God through lives changed by the gospel. I pray this change would be demonstrated in how we love people throughout our city and around the world. I pray that we would be known as a place for gospel-centered hope and healing for the broken and broken-hearted.

Kevin serves as Pastor of Leadership and Outreach. Kevin takes the lead in casting vision for the church and overseeing the church staff.  Kevin is an avid reader, writer,  Chiefs and Cardinals fan.  Kevin is also a huge practical jokester, which leads to a lot of fun in the office. Kevin and his wife, Tammy, have served together in ministry for over 35 years at various churches around Missouri. He served previously at Heritage from 2013-2017 and came back as Pastor of Vision and Outreach in  October 2020. As of 2024, he has transitioned to serving as Pastor of Leadership and Restoration. 

Tim  serves as Pastor of Teaching and Discipleship. Tim and his wife, Valissa, both grew up in Lebanon, MO. Tim has a passion for seeing people learn the Bible and apply its truth to their life. Tim graduated in 2013 from Southwest Baptist University with a degree in Biblical Studies,  2016 from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with an M.Div. in Christian Ministry, and 2021 from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies (OT Emphasis). Tim and Valissa have three kids, Adali, Selah, and Griff. They enjoy  Tim Hawkins,  Settlers of Catan, and taking long rides in the car. 

Caleb grew up in Lebanon, graduated as a Lebanon Yellow Jacket, and after moving to several cities over a period of a few years, he and his family have put down roots back home. He earned his BA in Youth Ministry and Bible from Baptist Bible College and is currently working on a Master of Divinity. Caleb has a wide range of work experience including serving as a Family Pastor in churches in Houston, TX and Springfield, MO, working as a Director of Admissions at Boston Bible College, and working as a Funeral Director in Buffalo, MO.  Caleb has served on staff since March 2023 and has served as our Associate Pastor of Student Ministry and Assimilation since 2024. His first and favorite ministry is his family. He's been married to his wife Laurissa since 2013 and they have two kids, Liam and Kennedy. Some of his favorite things to do include playing board games, pickleball, disc golf, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Michael Kinion serves as the Heritage Kids Minister. Michael and his wife, Kristi both grew up in Lebanon, MO. Michael graduated in 2014 from Southwest Baptist University with a degree in Biblical Studies and in 2019 from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity. Michael and Kristi have three beautiful children, Kwynn, Miles, and Knox. Michael has a passion for helping people know God and what it means to live for Him. He is also an avid book collector and a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Michael has served on the church staff since 2024.

Laurissa was born in Texas and grew up in Olathe, KS. She has since moved all over the country including Houston, Boston, and Springfield. She and her family started attending Heritage in the fall of 2021. Laurissa graduated from Baptist Bible College with a degree in Intercultural Studies. She has served on staff as the Director of Communications and Media at Heritage since July 2023.  Laurissa's hobbies include reading, baking and gardening.

Ashley Link is the preschool director. She and her husband Kyle have been members of Heritage since 2014. They have enjoyed finding different areas of the church to serve in over the years; Ashley volunteering in the nursery and Kyle on the
worship team. They were married in 2008 and together have 4 children: Maddy, Hudson, Liberty and Jubilee. Ashley is a homeschool graduate herself, and has been homeschooling her kids since 2016. She also has a small business making clay and resin jewelry. Other hobbies she enjoys are hiking, baking, gardening, thrifting, and jiu jitsu.

Tammy serves as an administrative assistant and has a passion for ministering to women. Kevin and Tammy enjoy hiking, traveling to the mountains, and spending time with their kids and grandkids. Tammy also makes the best cinnamon rolls on the planet!

Dinvir is a Lebanon native and has attended Heritage since 2017. She graduated from Lebanon High School,  from Ozark Technical Community College with an Associate of Arts in Teaching, and from Western Governors University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Middle Grades. She worked as a District Manager of Blockbuster Video and a preschool teacher before becoming the Director of Journey Zone. Dinvir is married to her husband Frank Calvillo III and has three boys, Dominik, Devyn, and Phillip. She enjoys being outside hiking, riding bikes, going shooting, and spending time with family.

Valissa is an SBU grad with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education & Early Childhood and a master's in Administration K-12. She first taught at Esther Elementary before working at Journey Zone Daycare at Heritage in 2015. Now she is the fearless leader of the TCCS team. Valissa has lived in Lebanon and attended Heritage for most of her life. She is the wife of Pastor Tim Howe and mother of their three kids: Adali, Selah, and Griff. A couple of Valissa's favorite things to do include reading a good book and playing games with friends.

Lori has been attending Heritage since about 2008 and has been on staff as our Financial Secretary since 2018. Her previous work experience includes a school secretary, an accounting assistant, and an administrative manager. She and her husband, Jerry, have three kids, Jerod, Jason, and Lesli, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Lori enjoys going to her granddaughters ball games and competitions, spending time with her family, and gardening.