Caleb S. Allen, Teaching Elder
Caleb grew up in the southern United States. He was raised in the Southern Baptist tradition and professed faith in Jesus Christ at a young age. As a teenager, the Lord gave me a desire to serve Him as a pastor. Caleb earned a Bachelor of Science in Religion focused on Biblical and Theological Studies. Upon graduation, he attended the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, where he earned a Master of Divinity.
He now lives in Kansas with his wife Hannah, and their 4 children.
Steve VanHorn, Ruling Elder
Steve grew up in north central Kansas. He graduated from Sterling College and moved to Denison in 1974. He became a member of Denison RPC in 1976, was elected deacon in 1981, then ruling elder in 1998.
Since retiring from his custodian job with the school district in 2015, Steve farms and raises cattle on the family farm.
Jim Scoby, Ruling Elder
Jim was born and raised in Sabetha, Kansas and graduated from Sterling College. He became a ruling elder of Denison Reformed Presbyterian Church in 1998. Jim is a husband, father and loving grandfather. He also farms and raises cattle on the family farm.
Eric Scoby, Ruling Elder
Biography coming soon!
Richard Iverson, Ruling Elder
Richard Iverson has called Holton, Kansas home since age six. He found a place of belonging after a childhood journey that led him through various foster care homes. He was raised by his foster mother, Ginny Robinson, who later became his grandmother through adoption into her eldest daughter's home. Richard deeply values the sense of family and stability he found in Holton.
A graduate of Holton High School, Richard is also a proud member of the Kansas Air National Guard, serving with dedication for 14 years. He earned a degree in Architectural Engineering from Kansas State University. He embarked on his professional journey, settling in Lawrence, Kansas alongside his wife Rachelle who is a lifelong member of the Denison R.P. Church. They attended Christ Covenant Church throughout their time in Lawrence.
In 2018, Richard and Rachelle seized the opportunity to return to their roots in Holton. Since then, they have been integral members of the Denison R.P. Church. As a devoted husband and father of three, Richard finds profound fulfillment in nurturing his children's spiritual growth within the church community. When not engaged in church activities, he enjoys immersing himself in home improvement projects and cherishing moments with his lively children.
Fun Fact: Richard once had the honor of meeting and shaking hands with Former President Barack Obama.