Executive Pastor

Larry Shumaker

Pastor Larry Shumaker has been the Pastor at New Providence Baptist Church since March of 2007.  A 1981 graduate of Carl Junction High School.  He furthered his education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management from the University of Missouri–Rolla (Now Missouri S & T) in May 1985.  After graduation, Larry married his best friend, JoBeth Lundstrom, on June 8, 1985.  Together, they have three children and one grandson.  Larry’s chosen life verse is Luke 6:31, “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”  It has corrected and guided Pastor Larry for over 50 years.  To contact Larry, please click on his name.

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Associate Pastor

Landon Budke

Landon Budke is the Interim Pastor at New Providence Baptist Church. He is originally from Beloit, Kansas, and lives in Joplin with his wife, Ally, whom he married in 2023. He is studying Theology and Preaching at Ozark Christian College and has come to New Providence to be taught hands-on by Pastor Larry. To contact Landon, please click on his name.