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Leadership

Pastors and Staff

Brad & Kim Oyler

Lead Pastors

Pastor Brad Oyler is a lifetime resident of Independence, MO. He was saved at the age of 24 and was miraculously delivered from a life of alcoholism and addiction instantaneously by the grace of God. Armed with an incredible testimony, he was ready to share it with everyone. It didn’t take long for him to feel the undeniable call to the ministry. He soon began volunteering in his local church and eventually served as their Youth Pastor.

He began his full-time pastoral ministry as an Outreach Pastor where he served for more than 10 years. Pastor Brad is a hard worker and is revered by all who know him as a man’s man. He is a great example of compassion strength and humility. His preaching style is down to earth and relatable to a new believer or seasoned Christian. His stories will make you laugh, cry, reflect on your life and are guaranteed to make sure you never forget the Biblical principles he is illustrating.
 
He is partnered in ministry with his wife and comedic sidekick, Kim, of the nearly 30 years. She also serves the church in women’s ministry. Kim relates to the ministry with much transparency, grace and joy. She brings much laughter to the church through her animated weekly adventures of the Oyler household. Brad and Kim have four handsome sons Smith, Ethan, Cooper and Parker. 

Levi & Danielle Hinson

Production and Connections Pastors

Levi and Danielle Hinson joined the staff at Courageous Life Church in early 2012. They have served in ministries such as youth pastors, children’s pastors, nursery pastors, and media pastors since CLC began in 2012. Levi serves as our Production Pastor as he oversees and facilitates all areas of production. Danielle serves as our Connections Pastor where she welcomes each new person and connects members to life groups and serve teams.

Ethan & Nicole Oyler

Youth & Associate Pastors

Ethan and Nicole Oyler became Youth Pastors for Courageous Life Church in 2017.

"Myself and my beautiful wife, Nicole, are the youth pastors at Courageous Life Church. There isn’t anything else I would rather be doing. I have been a Christian my whole life and I am filled with the Holy Spirit. I am a Licensed Minister with the Assemblies of God and am working towards becoming Ordained. My father, Brad Oyler, is the senior pastor at Courageous Life Church and I am proud to serve with him. I attended both private and public school so I have views and perspectives on both sides.  I want to connect and mentor our young people so we can raise up leaders and change makers in the world. I am called to make this a place of worship and learning. We have created a family atmosphere within the group where young people can escape and be themselves and have support from friends and leaders. Here at Courageous YTH, we are a family and we support everyone from all walks of life and we accept everyone with open arms. Youth is for anyone from 6th-12th grade.  Service times are 6-7:30pm on Sunday nights. You can expect a night full of games, snacks, worship and an excellent service. I hope you check us out!  We would love to have you!" -Ethan

Lucious and Liz Mondaine

Outreach  and Evangelism Pastors

Lucious and Liz Mondaine joined the staff of Courageous Life Church in February of 2022 as the Pastors of Outreach and Evangelism. They have been members of CLC since it began in 2012. Lucious graduated from South Bend Indiana Master’s Commission in 2003. He was Outreach coordinator at the Kansas City Dream Center, substance abuse support counselor for Living Stones Discipleship. They have served on various Ministries leadership roles including youth ministry, children's ministry, evangelism, outreach, and mentoring.

Above everything else Lucious has a heart to see people transformed by the power of the Gospel and to reach their God given purpose. Their goal is to help expand our community outreach and impact. In their time in ministry they’ve seen that even the smallest act can have a large impact, and they are excited to be part of the team to continue to see what God can do through CLC!

Chandler and Abbie Seevers

Young Adults and Associate Youth Pastors

Chandler has been attending Courageous life Church since 2017,  and Abbie has been attending since 2020. Chandler and Abbie met here at Courageous Life Church and not too long after that, they decided they wanted to get married! They have been a part of our youth group since they began attending and have been serving at Courageous YTH since. They both have been called and feel lead to the next generation. They want to see more of the next generation follow and commit their lives to Jesus. They both have a burning desire to serve God with all that they have. Chandler is attending global university to become a certified/licensed minister and follow the call God has laid on his heart.

Nicole Oyler

Children's Pastor

Nicole has been attending Courageous Life Church since 2015. Nicole also serves in the Courageous YTH and was part of the media team for 6 years. She has a Bachelors in Elementary Education and worked in the Independence School District for 4 years. Nicole is called to teach children and has a desire to lead and love them as Jesus would.