Church Leadership

We are committed to a Biblical model of shared leadership, and the team is  currently made up of these three elders. The desire and prayer for the leadership of Wichita Bible Church is that they will live lives that are “above reproach” and  continue in faithfulness to God and his Word.

Warren Ryan

Elder

Warren grew up in rural Kansas and came to Christ as a senior in high school. He began attending WBC in 1975, while getting his education as a Physician Assistant at Wichita State. It was also at WBC that he met his wife, Karen, and they have been married since 1979. They have seven grown children and have now entered the grandparenting phase of their lives. Retirement has now provided more time and opportunities for study and teaching, as well as freedom to travel to visit grandchildren.

Steve Smith

Elder

Steve was born and raised in Wichita and has attended WBC since 1969. Over the years, he has served in children’s, youth, and music ministries. Steve holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in education and taught in Wichita Public Schools for 27 years. In 2024, he began working at Trinity Academy where he teaches middle school and coaches robotics. Steve is single and enjoys working with technology and finding opportunities to serve the church and invest in others.

Mark Spangler

Elder

Mark was born and raised on a farm in western Kansas. After getting a degree in electronic technology, he and his wife Lou Ann moved to Wichita where they started a business and raised their three children. Mark enjoys spending time with his family (especially his many grandchildren), sports, and traveling. Mark and Lou Ann have been married over 50 years and have been involved in many areas of ministry at WBC since 1976.