Our Staff

I was ordained as a pastor in 2012 and had the opportunity to serve a church in Rock Valley, the town I grew up in, for six years. During my time in Rock Valley, I had the opportunity to work with the youth and the missions team. When New Life Church was looking for a lead pastor, I was drawn to their commitment to being a blessing to the community and their passion for spreading the Gospel. I started serving at New Life in 2016. The people at New Life have been such a blessing to my family and me. We love being part of this church family, and it is a joy and privilege to serve alongside the church. 

As a church, we desire to continue to grow in helping people find new life in Christ in the community and their calling. I have been married to my wife, Bonita, since 2003. We have two daughters, Olivia and Peyton. 

I came to New Life Church in August of 2004 after serving eight years as a family life pastor in Ripon, California. I was led to New Life to serve as their ministry director and to help nurture the spiritual growth of adults, marriages, and families. I love coming alongside people, encouraging their growth in Christlikeness, and helping them experience the full and abundant life Jesus came to give (John 10:10)!
My wife, Pam, and I have been happily married for 36 years. I have had the joy of serving alongside her on staff in the three churches that we have served over the years. We are blessed with three adult children, Jordan, Kelly, and Katrina; a daughter-in-law, Jaclyn; a son-in-law, Ryan; and two grandsons, Walter and Dylan.  

I have been in ministry my whole adult life. I interned in faith ministry at Faith CRC in Sioux Center while in college, worked at Rolling Acres CRC as youth director for a year, and volunteered in Pella at my home church of Calvary CRC, working with youth. After that, I was at First Reformed Church in Sanborn and Hartley United Methodist Church. I have now been at New Life Church for just about a year. I was led to New Life because of their passion for missions, and what draws me here now is their love of God and others. I started working at New Life the first week of October 2021. My passion is to help people better understand God’s Gospel truth. I also am passionate about sharing God’s Word with those who don’t know or understand it. I want people to feel welcome at New Life, knowing that we aren’t perfect but serve a perfect God.
I have been married to my wife, Brenda, for 20 years. We have five kids Ashleigh, Kyra, Jacoby, Clayton, and Josie.

Heidi serves as our Worship Coordinator and leads all of our praise and worship teams!

I had minimal ministry experience before starting at New Life in 2021. By trade, I am a hairdresser. By the grace of God, I am able to do children’s ministry. God gave me a big idea for Rising Arrows, and after the church allowed me to run with that, I knew He had bigger plans in ministry for me. New Life has been my church family for a long time. I feel very honored to work and be blessed by the congregation of this church!
I wasn’t always a strong Christian. I always knew God but didn’t always allow Him to walk alongside me. I didn’t own my first Bible until I was 26. Once I started reading His word, and what His will is for my life and others, my world changed! My mission within our church is to create a safe place for everyone to come and learn about Christ, just as they are. I love seeing people grow closer to God and start living out His word.
Our family is two boys, two dogs, and a Doug! We have two very active little boys, Vince and Nix.

I felt the call to work in a ministry setting in high school, and after graduating I  attended Crown College, where I received a bachelor’s degree in youth and social ministry, a minor in alcohol & drug counseling, and a master’s degree in Christian studies. New Life's Church strong commitment to living on mission intrigued me , and I began  working here in June of 2023. In August of 2024, I married my husband Jacob, and we now live in Le Mars with our rescue cat, Mazie! I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in the work that God is doing at New Life! 

Jill serves as our Care and Connections Coordinator and fosters community at New Life through designing and implementing events, programs, and fellowship opportunities!