Faith at the Core
Andrew Speicher (’98) lives out MNU’s mission daily as a husband, father, attorney, and community leader. His faith journey began at church camp, where he committed his life to Christ—a decision that shaped his education and led him to MNU. Professors and advisors there helped him discern a career that aligned with his values and desire to serve others.
“I always knew I wanted to help and serve people in need,” Andrew said. “But I never felt called to vocational ministry. We all have a calling to love and serve God and others, but not necessarily as pastors.”
After prayer and reflection, Andrew realized the legal profession would let him combine his passions and skills to help those who couldn’t help themselves. Today, he is a founding partner at MSB Law, a faith-based firm in Overland Park, Kansas, specializing in business law for values-driven owners. The firm integrates faith into its mission, including Scripture and a statement of faith in its operating agreement. “We foster a culture of putting others before ourselves,” Andrew said.
Called to Serve
Andrew’s commitment to service extends far beyond his clients. Through The Barnabas Group, he connected with ReHope, a residential facility for survivors of sex trafficking. There, he met Christine, whose criminal record kept her from moving forward. Representing her pro bono, MSB Law successfully had her Missouri record expunged after 2 years, giving her a fresh start.
“Learning Christine’s story ignited a new passion in me to serve these women with my abilities as a lawyer,” Andrew said. That passion led him to The Joseph Project, a national network of lawyers representing trafficking survivors for free. Seeing the overwhelming need, Andrew began recruiting other attorneys. Together, they built a partnership between The Joseph Project, MSB Law, and Shook, Hardy & Bacon—one of Kansas City’s largest firms—to expunge survivors’ criminal records.
This initiative connected Andrew with the Missouri Attorney General’s Anti-Trafficking Task Force, where he helps develop a pipeline of attorneys to assist survivors statewide. In November 2024, Andrew joined Deputy Attorney General Clifton Davis and other task force partners at a press conference highlighting expanded pro bono efforts.
“My message to all of my fellow attorneys, both here in the Kansas City metro area and across all of Missouri, is: We need you,” Andrew said. “We need you to use your skills and privileges as a practicing attorney to promote the general welfare of survivors of human trafficking.” His vision is to expand the program nationwide, so all survivors have access to free legal aid.
The Power of Community
Beyond his legal work, Andrew serves on the MNU Board of Trustees and supports several nonprofits. He received MNU’s 2023 Alumnus of the Year award. At home, he shares life with his wife, Jill (Wilkinson ’96), a veterinarian and MNU assistant professor; daughter Hadley, an MNU student; and son Truett, a high schooler. Active in his church, Andrew continues to use his gifts to serve others.
For Andrew, faith is more than belief—it’s the force guiding his career, relationships, and service. From the courtroom to the community, he is living proof that purposeful lives start here.
