About Us

Church in Action History

Steve and Lori Hicks planted Church In Action as a new church plant that celebrated their first service on December 4, 2011. The church began to meet in a small rented building in Mount Vernon MO. Over the next three years, God blessed them with the resources to purchase 10 acres just outside of Mount Vernon where they were able to build the current church building. The first service in the current location was on December 19, 2014. Since that time, God has continued to bless the fellowship in amazing ways. CIA is an Independent Bible Church that places emphasis on biblical instruction and putting God's word into action!

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Leadership

“Shepherd God’s flock among you, not overseeing out of compulsion but willingly, as God would have you.” 
-1 PETER 5:2
Church in Action Pastor Steve Hicks and Children's Minister Lori Hicks

Steve and Lori

Pastor and Children's Minister

Church in Action Youth Minister Kyler Shoff

Kyler Shoff

Youth Minister

Church in Action Elder Tom Kissee

Tom Kissee

Elder

Church in Action Elder Jeff Barbee

Jeff Barbee

Elder

“For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in christ jesus.” 
-1 Timothy 3:13
Church in Action Deacon Brandon Hawkins

Brandon Hawkins

Deacon

Church in Action Deacon Chris Snider

Chris Snider

Deacon

Church in Action Deacon Jarrod Hale

Jarrod Hale

Deacon

Church in Action Deacon Phil Brockwell

Phil Brockwell

Deacon

Danny Bowling

Deacon

Church in Action Youth Minister Shayne Herbert

Shayne Herbert

Deacon