Eric Huffman
pastor
Eric is a native Texan, born in 1978 as the son of a hairdresser and a United Methodist pastor. In fact, Eric's father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great- great-grandfather were all pastors within Methodism. A graduate of Centenary College (B.A. Religion & Psychology 2001) and Saint Paul School of Theology (Master of Divinity 2006), Eric has been involved in launching dynamic, relevant ministry initiatives since 1997.
That same year, Eric met Geovanna Chavez, an international exchange student from Ecuador, and five days after their first meeting, he wrote in his journal, "I'm going to marry this girl. I can just feel it." And this prophecy came true on June 5, 1999, when Eric and Geovanna tied the knot in Houston, Texas. Since they've known each other, they have worked together launching relevant campus ministries, new Hispanic churches, and Revolution as well.
Revolution Ð an eclectic, diverse community that believes in putting faith to work- is the church of Eric's dreams. His primary passion is to see Revolution continue to grow in influence in Kansas City and the world.
Eric and Geovanna are very happily married today, working at Revolution and living near 43rd and State Line Avenue in KCMO with their two dogs- Chapo (3, Miniature Schnauzer) and Limp Biscuit (1, Wire Fox Terrier). Eric's currently a law student at the UMKC School of Law.
Geovanna Chavez
pastor
currently serves as revolution's outreach ministries pastor. She comes from Quito, the beautiful capital of Ecuador, where she lived for sixteen years before coming to the United States to study and serve God in many ways. In addition to being the outreach ministries pastor of revolution, Geovanna also works as the Director of Hispanic Ministries for the Missouri Conference (of the United Methodist Church). She feels fortunate to be a part of revolution and is always excited to connect people to the outreach ministries that this exciting church offers- at local and international levels.
Geovanna graduated from Saint Paul School of Theology in the spring of 2006 with a Master of Divinity degree.
Jason Scheufler
Director of Music
Jason has been part of the Revolution band since the launch in 2004. He started as keyboardist, and then took over leadership of the group with his wife, Ashley in Jan. of 2005. Jason's prior experience includes leading contemporary music at First United Methodist and East Heights United Methodist in Wichita, KS.
In addition to his duties at Revolution, Jason also operates Yellowbird Music Group, a music publishing company with partner (and Revolution's new bassist!), Patrick Meagher. Jason also moonlights as a staff recording engineer at UMKC Conservatory of Music and as a freelance theatrical sound designer and composer, where you may have heard his work locally at The Unicorn Theatre (The Pillowman, Painted Alice) and The Coterie Theatre (The Witch of Blackbird Pond).
Jason holds a Master of Fine Arts in Theatrical Sound Design from UMKC and a Bachelor of Music in Education from Friends University of Wichita, KS. Jason and Ashley live in Kansas City's River Market area with their two cats, Buddy and Lucy.
Chris Brennan-Homiak
pastor of spiritual formation
Chris loves the ministry of connecting and empowering people. He coordinates movement groups, helps out with worship planning, and preaches every once in a while. Chris graduated from Central Seminary in the spring of 2007. He and his life-partner Katie were ordained together by Lake Shore Baptist Church in Waco, TX in May 2006. They recently moved to historic Northeast Kansas City (with their cat, Chloe) to be nearer to Cherith Brook, an intentional Christian community where Chris is helping teach ESL to Somali refugees, and learning about hospitality and peacemaking.
April Keltner
Minister of Children and Families
April has been with Revolution since the fall of 2006 in many roles ranging from ministry assistant to the pastors, and youth minister, but April’s true passion lies with the children and families of Revolution.
April graduated in May of 2006 with a Bachelors of Science in Family Studies and Human Services from Kansas State University (go cats!) Meanwhile two weeks after graduation, April married her husband Erik and moved to Kansas City. Erik is a mechanical engineer at Black & Veatch in Overland Park and is on the constant search for ways to be greener and to crazy extents at times! April is currently working to expand her provisional certification as a Family Life Educator to full certification and to become a certified Christian Educator.
April and Erik now reside in Shawnee, KS with their two crazy cats, Monte and Cristo. They love being a part of Revolution and seeing it grow and change!