Meet Our Team
Mitchell Kirby
Lead Pastor
Born and raised in Troy, Missouri, Mitchell has had a passion for ministry for almost as long as he can remember. After graduating from Wheaton College (Illinois) in 2016 with a degree in music, he immediately went into full-time ministry. Since then, Mitchell has had the opportunity to serve in various roles at churches of all sizes, and has always had the desire to see people encounter the Lord through worship and the word. Mitchell has been on staff at Growing Faith Ministries since 2021 and is blessed to be a part of what the Lord is doing here! Mitchell and his wife Kristen currently reside in St. Charles, Missouri.
Kathryn Shipley
Worship Leader
Kathryn, also known as "KShip," has been a part of leading worship at area churches since 2011 and has been serving at Growing Faith Ministries since 2022. Kathryn is the mother of 3 children and Gigi to 2 granddaughters. Two years ago Kathryn battled stage 3a Colon Cancer and through surgery, aggressive rounds of chemo, and leaning into her unwavering faith there is now no evidence of disease! Kathryn is a Nashville Recording artist and has been blessed to receive many independent music awards over the years. She is also a columnist for an independent music magazine. In her spare time she loves to do volunteer work for various causes.
Beth Davis
Children's Ministries Director
Beth grew up in Central Missouri in a little town called Loose Creek. She spent 11 years in the Air Force as a Weather Specialist and met her husband Jeff during that time. Beth currently enjoys sewing and quilting, as well spending time with her family and teaching children about Jesus which she has been doing for over 20 years! Beth and Jeff have been active members of Growing Faith Ministries since its inception and enjoy particularly enjoy the Nights of Worship as well as the church's involvement in the community.