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 influence 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 influence 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.