Staff
Rev. Nathan J. Liedtke
Pastor Nate was called to serve as pastor of New Life in Jan. 2010. He and his wife Kerrie have two children (Ben and Katie), and two dogs , and two cats ...though he makes no claims of ownership about the cats. Nate served Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca, Wisconsin before accepting the call to serve at New Life. He was born and raised in Wisconsin, and graduated from Wartburg College before receiving his Master of Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary in 2006. In addition to his call to ministry at New Life he serves as chaplain to Des Moines area pastors and as chaplain for the Des Moines Fire Department.
Leslie Merriman
Children and Family Ministry Coordinator
Leslie has recently accepted the position as the Children and Family Ministry Coordinator ministry. Leslie is married to Dan and they have two children, Tanner age 14 and Annamarie age 4.
Leslie has been a member of this congregation for many years. She has served on the Board of Education as well as several years on the Executive Committee as both Vice President and President of the Church Council. After a few years of stepping back, she is ready to help our children see and learn about, and love Jesus in a whole new way.
Leslie has been a member of this congregation for many years. She has served on the Board of Education as well as several years on the Executive Committee as both Vice President and President of the Church Council. After a few years of stepping back, she is ready to help our children see and learn about, and love Jesus in a whole new way.
Sandy Anderson
Administrative Assistant
Sandy has served as the Administrative Assistant since the spring of 2013. She coordinates the worship volunteers as well as all of our weekly and monthly publications; worship bulletins, New Life LINK, and maintains the website too.
Eugene Schultze
Custodian
Gene is the longest serving member of the staff at New Life. Eugene maintains the building and grounds here at New Life and does so with a smile and with joy.
New Life is lead by our Executive Committee and Church Council.
Members of our Executive Committee are: Lance Taylor, Laura Kimball, Abbie Olson, Mike Thronson and Richard Geist.
Members of our Church Council are: Mike Geisler, Connie Thompson, Daira Driftmier, Emily Blom, John Sperry, Lisa Smith and BJ Bengard.
Members of our Executive Committee are: Lance Taylor, Laura Kimball, Abbie Olson, Mike Thronson and Richard Geist.
Members of our Church Council are: Mike Geisler, Connie Thompson, Daira Driftmier, Emily Blom, John Sperry, Lisa Smith and BJ Bengard.
