MISSION & VISION





OUR MISSION





To bring all people into the kingdom, to be empowered with a kingdom message, and released into kingdom ​



Our vision





To empower lives through opportunity, resources and growth by being at the Center of the community.​


MEET OUR TEAM





District Elder Dr. William Vann



Senior Pastor





District Elder Dr. William G. Vann is the visionary of Iasis Christian Center. He holds a certificate of ordination from Aenon Bible College and a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Business Administration and doctorate from Southwestern College. In 2015 Elder Vann was elevated to the office of District Elder for his work and accomplishments within the Northwestern District Council. He is married to an awesome woman, Michelle Vann, and is the proud father of Mr. Brandon Vann and Ms. Brianna Vann. Pastor Vann has been a vibrant part of the Wichita business community. In 1993 he founded River City Plating and was awarded the Small Business Person of the Year Award in 1999, for South Central Kansas. In March 2007, under the unction of the Lord, Pastor Vann sold River City Plating to focus more time on the development of the ministry at Iasis Christian Center. Elder Vann has been blessed to travel to many parts of the country preaching the gospel before men's groups in the community to share his compassion for men's issues. Additionally, Pastor Vann has a gift with young people which afforded him the opportunity to co-launch Real Men Inc. This venture opened up opportunities for him to work in Wichita Public Schools, serve as the director of Urban Young Life and travel across states sharing his passion for the plight of young people. In 2013 he was asked to begin teaching leadership courses that have allowed him to utilize his leadership skills and education to help others achieve their very best. Elder Vann is an avid outdoorsmen and enjoys hunting and fishing. In God's wonderful creation. He is truly a man after God's heard and was born for this season.

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Dr. Michelle Vann



First Lady





Evangelist Vann is a passionate worshiper; alter worker and teacher of God’s word. She is devoted to seeing the plan of God go forth in her life as well as others. Over the years, Evang. Vann has been involved in just about every aspect of church there is, which equipped her to work alongside her husband in ministry for the past 20 years. Evangelist Vann received a Bachelor's of Science in Education from Newman University and a Masters of Liberal Studies with an emphasis in History from Friends University. She taught numerous grade levels within the Wichita Public Schools over the past 20 years. Her secular teaching experience and training has benefited the kingdom of God through workshops and other teaching opportunities that have been afforded to her. She is currently certified by ETA to teach their training modules. Michelle has also added to her resume, author. Michelle is involved in the community through Young Life, Project Recovery, Partners for Wichita/Samaritan Group and several other community organizations. Lady Vann serves on the leadership team, worship leader, and the director of women's ministries. She has also served in the Northwestern District Council with the Pastors and Ministers Wives. Her passion is encompassed in the ministry to pastors wives which caused her to serve the as one of the facilitators of the Pastor's Wives Network of Wichita. She is called upon to teach, preach and encourage both adults and youth. She has been married to District Elder William G. Vann , and is the mother of Brandon and Brianna.



Phyllis Simmons



Assistant Pastor





With over 19 years in ministry,




Charles Ellison


Strategic Planning Team




Charles has been privileged to serve in development and leadership positions for nearly 15 years. Currently Charles serves as the U.S. Senior Manager of Collections for a major financial institution. Prior to this role Charles served in multiple leadership roles in which he was afforded the opportunity to serve as part executive, part entrepreneur and part business owner. Additionally, he and his wife have served as ambassadors, board members, and volunteers with Young Life, Praying Pelican, YMCA, KPTS, and Purposefully Planted. His passion is to connect with people that simply need a chance to change by being advocate for education, growth and well-being of youth. Charles is married to Nicolette and has three children; Jalyn, Amiyah and Jasiah who are a continual reminder of why being an example of excellence matters.




Robbie Ray


Administrative





Robbie Ray is a Program Mentor at Western Governors University (WGU), Graduate College of Business. Robbie's academic accomplishments include: Master of Arts in Human Resources Development/Organizational Development and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration systems. Robbie's professional experience includes twenty-nine plus years in the Commercial Aviation Industry as an Information Technology Manager and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) discipline and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.




Donnis McPhaul, PhD



Strategic Planning





Western Governors University (WGU) employs Dr. McPhaul as a Program Mentor in the College of Business. Dr. McPhaul is an adjunct professor at Tabor College, Baker University, and Newman University. Prior to WGU, Dr. McPhaul had a 35-year career with The Boeing Company. Dr. McPhaul's academic accomplishments embraces a Ph.D. in Organization and Management, with a specialization in Human Resource Management, a Master of Arts in Human Resources Development and Management, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.



1914 E. 11TH ST. N.
WICHITA, KS 67214
316.265.6840