Our Team
Mike and Jodie Swendson - Senior Pastor
Mike Swendson is the Senior Pastor at Topeka First. He is a graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University (now Nelson University) where he earned a Masters in Theological Studies. Mike has been an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God since 2005. He has served in pastoral ministry in Texas and California, has taught in the community college system in Kansas and for the SoCal Network’s School of Ministry. He served as a missionary in Africa in the mid 1990’s. Mike and Jodie have three children and two grandchildren.
Michael J. Snowden - Worship Pastor
Michael J. Snowden is the Worship Pastor at Topeka First. Michael earned degrees in Church Ministries and Church Leadership at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (now Nelson University) and a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Kansas State University. He became a credentialed minister with the Assembles of God in May of 2016. Michael has a desire to help people understand that worship is a lifestyle that extends beyond the Sunday morning experience. Michael has been on staff at the church since January of 2014.
Aaron Cervantez - Youth Ministry
Aaron Cervantez is leads youth ministry at Topeka First, where he hopes to inspire and guide the next generation. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Church Leadership from Southwestern Assemblies of God University (now Nelson University) and is currently pursuing graduate studies at Liberty University. Aaron and his wife, Marissa, are proud parents of four wonderful children.