Pastor Ryan

My name is Ryan Schreckenghaust and I’m the Lead Pastor at The Summit Church. Lee’s Summit is my hometown and I love connecting with people to tell them about who Jesus is. 

I am a graduate of William Jewell College and, after changing my major countless times, felt God’s nudge to invest my life in the work of the local church. I graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Psychology. I then attended Rockbridge Seminary where I earned the Master of Ministry Leadership degree.

I was licensed to the Gospel Ministry in 2003, ordained as a Pastor/Elder in 2013, licensed as Local Church Pastor in the United Methodist Church in 2019, and completed the United Methodist Course of Study in 2021.

I have worked at several churches over the last 20 years where I served in roles such as Student Ministry Pastor, Creative Arts Pastor, and Executive Pastor. I’ve also worked professionally as a social media strategist in the marketing department at a Fortune 500 company. 

I’ve been married to my wife Rebekah for more than 20 years. Rebekah is a school counselor at a local middle school. Together we have two boys, Jackson and Camden, and two Weimaraners named Poppy and Roxy. I love time with my family, reading and watching my favorite sports teams!

Pastor Jesse

My name is Jesse Land, and I am the Worship Pastor. I joined our staff at The Summit Church in 2015. I love being a part of this church community and working alongside our amazing group of volunteers on our Worship & Production team. There’s nothing like seeing people connect with their Creator and Father in meaningful ways!

I’ve been married to my wife Angie since 2005, and we have 3 awesome kids Weston, Jerrett, and Phoebe. I enjoy playing golf, and everything Royals, Chiefs, and KU Jayhawks! 

Pastor Cigi

My name is Cigi Embry and I grew up in Southwest Missouri, near the Branson area (yes, people live in Branson)! I attended college in Oklahoma, where I met my husband, Jake. We have been living in Lee’s Summit and married for over ten years.

I began following Jesus at the age of 16 after hearing the Gospel at a local church in Kimberling City, MO and began exploring a call to ministry while in college. I had an opportunity to intern in the Communications Department at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art where that calling to help people follow Jesus became even more clear.

I was licensed to serve as a local pastor at The Summit Church in the summer of 2022.

Jake and I have one son, Wyatt, who is three and we are also parents to Loki, corgi of mischief. I love to garden, watch St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball, hike and bake in my free time.

Pastor Micah

Micah’s bio coming soon!