Staff - New Life

Pastor Alex DeRosa

Lead Pastor

Pastor Alex is our Lead Pastor. He is married to Rachel DeRosa, and they have three wonderful boys, Ezra, Joel, and Kai. Alex has been on staff since February 2014, when he joined as a Youth Director. His primary role as Lead Pastor is to serve the New Life Church Family and the New Life Staff Family through casting vision for the church and leading spiritually. Pastor Alex’s favorite animal is the Peregrine Falcon, and his favorite color is orange!

Pastor Chris Marshall

Founding Pastor

chris@newlifexn.org

Pastor Chris is the Founding Pastor of New Life. He and Nancy, his wife, started New Life on April 8, 2001. In addition to serving as lead pastor, he has led or been part of dozens of foreign missions trips in Cambodia, China (including Tibet), Cuba, Haiti, Honduras, India, Laos, and Mexico. Pastor Chris and Nancy have two daughters – Abby and Emmy, and three foster daughters – Teresa, Yukina, and Yumiko Kuo. He also mentors pastors and leaders locally, regionally and internationally.

Nancy Marshall

Office Administrator

nancy@newlifexn.org

Nancy joined the New Life staff in December 2013 as the Office Director. However, she has been with New Life since day one as the wife of Founding Pastor Chris. Nancy has worn many hats over the years and does a lot of behind the scenes ministry. Her main roles are in communication, scheduling, and data base management. Nancy’s favorite part of her job is working with the New Life staff and ministry teams.

Pastor Barry Leicher

Executive Pastor

barry@newlifexn.org

As the Executive Pastor, Barry’s responsibilities include staff oversight, fiscal compliance, and strategic guidance for any key initiatives or projects New Life undertakes. A developer at heart, the best part of Barry’s job is when a leader takes their next step or when a well-executed plan comes to fruition on time and under budget! Barry is married to Leslie, and they have three amazing kids!

Pastor Kristen Weidner

Family Pastor

kristen@newlifexn.org

Pastor Kristen is our Family Pastor! She has been on staff since July 2016, where she served as our Children’s Pastor for 7 years. Her primary role as the Family Pastor is to oversee the family ministries here at New Life, such as New Life Students, New Life Kids, and family events. She also serves as the New Life Preschool Director for our weekly preschool program. Kristen is married to her husband, Jake, and they have two amazing kids, Jackson and Shiloh!

Pastor Sam Fahnestock

Discipleship Pastor

sam@newlifexn.org

Pastor Sam is our Discipleship Pastor, joining the staff in August 2023. He oversees the discipleship and engagement of the New Life family with the goal of helping people to take their next step in surrendered living to Jesus Christ. This includes things like small groups, new members classes, and engaging with visitors to the church. Sam’s desire for New Life is to continue growing into a place which makes disciples who make disciples (2 Tim. 2:2). He is married to Brittany, and they have three awesome children, Elijah, Atley, and Deacon.

Daniel Michel

Director of Administration

daniel@newlifexn.org

Daniel’s responsibilities at New Life encompass the areas of Accounting, Finance, Policy, and Human Resources. Daniel enjoys taking a systematic approach at building systems and processes that best serve the staff and church family at New Life. He and his wife, Jessica, have three daughters. They both appreciate a good cup of coffee and enjoy exploring nature through hikes and other activities.

Gabe Mowen

Worship Director

gabe@newlifexn.org

As Director of Worship, Gabe oversees all creative aspects of the weekend service from music, technology and the atmosphere of worship. Our worship and creative support teams aim to praise God in His highest and proclaim the name of Jesus Christ in all that we do. Gabe gets to be a part of these wonderful teams, facilitating for our worship experience.

Ken Nelson

Director of Building Operations

ken@newlifexn.org

Ken is the director of building operations. He is married to Lorrie. (What a couple they are!) His responsibilities include overseeing facility operations, managing the facility’s budget, routine maintenance, and risk management. Ken also is head of security and has a talented group of team members in this area. Ken’s goal is knowing that your families are welcomed and feel safe at all New Life services and events. Let’s not forget about his love of Harley Davidson Motorcycles and his crazy fish tales from his saltwater fish tank.

Matt Bartlett

Director of Student Ministries

matt@newlifexn.org

Matt is the Director of Student Ministries at New Life. He is married to his wife, Lisa, and they have three children. He started working at New Life in March 2021. As Director of Student Ministries, his goal is to serve, equip, and send out leaders to serve the students of New Life Students. Matt also helps, when extra hands are needed, with the IT work at New Life.

Danielle Hite

Connections Director

danielle@newlifexn.org

As Connections Director, Danielle oversees the ministries of care, engagement, local outreach, and missions. She strives to achieve double Kingdom impact through equipping teams to care for individuals both inside and outside the walls of New Life. When you enter New Life for the first time, you will most likely encounter one of her team members greeting you and making you feel welcomed. Danielle’s responsibilities also include overseeing Stephen Ministry, the Greatest Needs ministry, coordinating funeral services/luncheons, local community events and mission trips. Danielle joined the team in 2017 and enjoys building relationships with New Life’s local, regional, national, and international mission partners. She has served on mission teams in Malawi, Cuba, and Honduras. Danielle is married and they have 2 adult children.

Lorrie Nelson

Children’s Ministry Director

lorrie@newlifexn.org

Lorrie is the Children’s Ministry Director at New Life. She is married to Ken and they have three grown children, Justin, Allison and Brandon. They also have one adorable grandson, Conor. Lorrie has been on staff since October 2018, when she started as the Nursery Director and Children’s Ministry Coordinator. Lorrie currently oversees the New Life Kids Team and Ministry. Her main goal is to ensure that your children know the name of Jesus and that they are loved by Him! You will see Lorrie’s smiling face each weekend when you bring your kiddos to the Galaxy for Kids Ministry.

Erin Mialki

Reach Director

erin@newlifexn.org

As Reach Director, it is Erin’s goal to reach those who do not yet know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Erin firmly believes that we reach people through relationship, and so she seeks to build relationships with people that come through the doors of New Life and those who visit our online platforms. Her areas of focus are the New Life website and social media, along with the online worship services. Erin also designs all the print media and graphics at New Life, along with her assistant, Graphics Administrator Yumiko Kuo. On the weekends, you can find Erin chatting it up with the New Life family (in person and online). On occasion, you will see her singing with the New Life Worship Team or preaching the message that weekend. Erin is married to Matt, has two sons, and an adorable corgi.

Stefanie Dietrich

Office Coordinator

stefanie.dietrich@newlifexn.org

Stefanie’s job as the office coordinator consists of scheduling, communication, and ensuring things are prepared for your weekend worship experience. Stefanie’s goal is for everyone to know that they are never alone, no matter what they are facing. “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:8. Stefanie is married and has two wonderful children, Austin and Elaina.