Our Pastor

Alex Howell is the Lead Pastor of Vine Hill Church, which was planted on September 15, 2024. Born and raised in the Kansas City metro area, Alex grew up playing football and, in 2014, felt called by the Lord to return home from college to pursue ministry. Over the past decade, he has completed Bible classes through Global University, a year-long church planting residency, a six-month apprenticeship program, and served as both a Kids Director and Family Pastor.

In 2017, Alex married his wife, Karina Howell, who now serves as the Kids and Outreach Director at Vine Hill Church. Karina, a native of Mexico City, Mexico, moved to the United States in 2009. Over their eight years of marriage, the Lord has blessed them with three children: AJ, Nyah, and Camilah.

Together, Alex and Karina’s heart is to build a multi-ethnic, multi-generational, and Jesus-centered church in Kansas City.

Connect with them via social media!

Instagram : @alexehowell & @karinaghowell

Facebook: Alex Howell & Karina Howell

Believers who invest their hearts, time, families, and finances in building a local church deserve confidence in their church leadership. People seek leaders who make decisions with integrity and respect, especially when those decisions impact their lives.

We are Led by Pastors. Our Lead Pastor oversees the Pastoral Team, which provides spiritual guidance and care. The Leadership Team manages the church's day-to-day ministry and operations. Together, both teams serve the congregation and are responsible for developing the church’s spiritual life.

Our Pastoral Team:



Alex Howell - Lead Pastor

Todd Hampton - Executive Pastor

Our Leadership Team: 

Alex & Karina Howell 

Todd & Nina Hampton

Bryana Jones

We are Guided by our Board. Our Board oversees church finances and ensures the provision of necessary facilities for the church. They review and approve the annual financial budget and church policies.

Our Board:

Alex Howell

Joshua Sharp

Chris Fetters

We are Strengthened by our Pastoral advisory team. This team serves as pastors to our Lead Pastor. They ensure he is healthy in his Walk with Jesus, Marriage, Fatherhood, and Shepherding of Vine Hill. They also serve in an advisory role to the Board, offering guidance in financial and disciplinary matters as needed.

Our Pastoral advisory team:

Tim Howey - Senior Pastor @ Grace Church. Overland Park, KS.

Kevin Brown - Lead Pastor @ New Vision Christian Center. Grandview, MO

Chetwyn Pete - Campus Pastor @ Elevation Church. Charlotte, NC.

Chad Fagerland - Lead Pastor @ Hope City Church. Harrisonville, MO.