Staff
Rev. Nathan J. Liedtke
Lead Pastor
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. 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 in Waverly, IA before receiving his Master of Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA in 2006. In addition to his call to ministry at New Life he serves as chaplain for the Des Moines Fire Department & the Norwalk Fire Department.
Get in touch with Pastor Nate at: [email protected]
Pastor Mike Foss
Pastor of connections
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Michael W Foss, who recently retired from Senior Pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church in West Des Moines has recently joined our staff as Mission Life Director. He graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1970 with a B.A. in Religion. In 1974, he graduated with a Master of Divinity Degree from Wartburg Theological Seminary, in Dubuque, Iowa. In 1986, he received a Master's Degree in Theology and Spirituality from Mount Angel Benedictine Seminary in Mount Angel, Oregon. In 1999 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree by Wartburg Theological Seminary. Pastor Foss has served six congregations, varying in worship size with average attendance from 100 to 6500 people. Pastor Foss lives with his wife Christine in Norwalk, Iowa and enjoys golfing, outdoor sports, and his dog. He has two married daughters and four grandchildren.
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Get in touch with Pastor Mike at: [email protected]
Pablo & Janessa Guardiola
Youth and Kids Ministry Coordinators
We’re thrilled to welcome Pablo and Janessa Guardiola to the New Life staff team! Pablo joins us as our new Middle and High School Minister, and Janessa steps into the role of Pre-K – 5th Grade Minister—a dynamic duo serving across the full spectrum of Next Gen ministry.
Pablo brings a deep passion for youth ministry and a heart for helping students grow in faith and step into leadership.
“I’m excited to establish significant relationships with the youth and guide them to have a meaningful relationship with Jesus.
That will allow them to become leaders in their community,” Pablo shares.
Janessa shares that same heart for ministry and is excited to walk alongside our youngest students and their families as they begin their journey of faith. The Guardiolas—along with their sons, Daniel and Matias—are excited to be part of the New Life community, and we’re just as excited to welcome them!
Pablo brings a deep passion for youth ministry and a heart for helping students grow in faith and step into leadership.
“I’m excited to establish significant relationships with the youth and guide them to have a meaningful relationship with Jesus.
That will allow them to become leaders in their community,” Pablo shares.
Janessa shares that same heart for ministry and is excited to walk alongside our youngest students and their families as they begin their journey of faith. The Guardiolas—along with their sons, Daniel and Matias—are excited to be part of the New Life community, and we’re just as excited to welcome them!
Get in touch with pablo at: [email protected]
Getin touch with janessa at: [email protected]
Shannon Keefer
Administrative Assistant
We are pleased to welcome Shannon Keefer as our new Administrative Assistant. She is responsible for coordinating worship volunteers, overseeing all weekly and monthly publications—including worship bulletins and the New Life LINK—and managing the church website.
Get in touch with shannon at: [email protected]
Jerimiha newlon
CHURCH CUSTODIAN
Jerimiha Newlon is fairly new to the Des Moines area, having moved from north Iowa, and now lives in Indianola with his wife and their two kids, Macie and Emerson. He is a graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design. Jerimiha enjoys drawing, painting, and woodworking, and loves spending time outdoors, playing with his kids, and listening to music.
New Life is led by our Executive Committee and Church Council.
Members of our Executive Committee are: Greg Hayworth, Michelle Benschoter, Jennifer Topf, and Sean Coen
Members of our Church Council are: Leanne Smith, Linnea Stockwell, Jessica Iverson, Josh Ullom, Danene VanZuuk, and Ava Norem
Members of our Executive Committee are: Greg Hayworth, Michelle Benschoter, Jennifer Topf, and Sean Coen
Members of our Church Council are: Leanne Smith, Linnea Stockwell, Jessica Iverson, Josh Ullom, Danene VanZuuk, and Ava Norem
