About Us
Our Mission
Why do Our Churches Associate?
The Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Association (HOKSBA) is made up of over 50 churches in the greater Wichita area. This association of churches is drawn together by a vision for greater gospel impact in this region of Kansas. They are also drawn together by the belief that New Testament churches do this most effectively when they work together. Association is a biblical concept.
What is Our Mission?
HOKSBA exists to lead and assist participating churches to fulfill the Great Commission as they cooperate in the creation and development of healthy churches.
Is There a Church For You?
HOKSBA congregations are diverse in many ways including, size, culture and worship styles. If you are looking for a church home, we would be glad to assist you. You can email us at hoksba@hoksba.org
The Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Association (HOKSBA) is made up of over 50 churches in the greater Wichita area. This association of churches is drawn together by a vision for greater gospel impact in this region of Kansas. They are also drawn together by the belief that New Testament churches do this most effectively when they work together. Association is a biblical concept.
What is Our Mission?
HOKSBA exists to lead and assist participating churches to fulfill the Great Commission as they cooperate in the creation and development of healthy churches.
Is There a Church For You?
HOKSBA congregations are diverse in many ways including, size, culture and worship styles. If you are looking for a church home, we would be glad to assist you. You can email us at hoksba@hoksba.org
Our Team
Kelly Randolph
Kelly came to serve this association of churches in 2025 after pastoring Country Acres Baptist Church in Wichita for almost 31 years. As Associational Mission Strategist, Kelly works with the churches and pastors of HOK to act strategically for the fulfillment of our mission to cooperate in the creation and development of healthy churches.
Brad Simmons
Brad came to Wichita in 2002 to start a new campus ministry at Wichita State University. Along the way he planted a church for international students (The Mission), worked as a Church Planting Catalyst with Send Network (North American Mission Board) and now serves HOKSBA in leadership development and administration.
Liliana Arevalo
Liliana came to HOKSBA in 2016 to serve as Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper. She keeps the books for the Association as well as several churches and ministries. She keeps the office organized and well fed.
Kelly came to serve this association of churches in 2025 after pastoring Country Acres Baptist Church in Wichita for almost 31 years. As Associational Mission Strategist, Kelly works with the churches and pastors of HOK to act strategically for the fulfillment of our mission to cooperate in the creation and development of healthy churches.
Brad Simmons
Brad came to Wichita in 2002 to start a new campus ministry at Wichita State University. Along the way he planted a church for international students (The Mission), worked as a Church Planting Catalyst with Send Network (North American Mission Board) and now serves HOKSBA in leadership development and administration.
Liliana Arevalo
Liliana came to HOKSBA in 2016 to serve as Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper. She keeps the books for the Association as well as several churches and ministries. She keeps the office organized and well fed.
Helpful Links To Our Partners
Kansas Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists
The HOKSBA is one of several Associations that in turn are part of the Kansas Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists. Visit this site for events and resources available to churches across this two-state area.
The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention
The Executive Committee acts on behalf of the Southern Baptist Convention between annual sessions. The EC also administers several programs such as the Cooperative Program and providing a Convention Relations Office.
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission exists to be a catalyst to connect the agenda of the kingdom of Christ to the cultures of local congregations for the sake of the mission of the gospel in the world. The work of the ERLC is summed up in three words: Kingdom. Culture. Mission.
Lifeway Christian Resources
LifeWay is one of the world’s largest providers of Christian resources, including: Services, Bibles & Bible Studies, Church Music & Supplies, and Digital Services.
Guidestone Financial Services
GuideStone is a diversified Christian financial services provider, offering retirement, insurance, investment management, property and casualty coverage, and executive planning products and services to the Southern Baptist and wider evangelical Christian community.
North American Mission Board
The North American Mission Board (NAMB) is the domestic missions agency of the Southern Baptist Convention.
International Mission Board
The International Mission Board is a missionary sending agency affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention which operates in virtually every nation except the United States and Canada.
The HOKSBA is one of several Associations that in turn are part of the Kansas Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists. Visit this site for events and resources available to churches across this two-state area.
The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention
The Executive Committee acts on behalf of the Southern Baptist Convention between annual sessions. The EC also administers several programs such as the Cooperative Program and providing a Convention Relations Office.
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission exists to be a catalyst to connect the agenda of the kingdom of Christ to the cultures of local congregations for the sake of the mission of the gospel in the world. The work of the ERLC is summed up in three words: Kingdom. Culture. Mission.
Lifeway Christian Resources
LifeWay is one of the world’s largest providers of Christian resources, including: Services, Bibles & Bible Studies, Church Music & Supplies, and Digital Services.
Guidestone Financial Services
GuideStone is a diversified Christian financial services provider, offering retirement, insurance, investment management, property and casualty coverage, and executive planning products and services to the Southern Baptist and wider evangelical Christian community.
North American Mission Board
The North American Mission Board (NAMB) is the domestic missions agency of the Southern Baptist Convention.
International Mission Board
The International Mission Board is a missionary sending agency affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention which operates in virtually every nation except the United States and Canada.