Our Leadership

  • Our church is prayerfully seeking a new Pastor/Teacher/Elder. If you are interested or would like more information, please email newlifepastoralsearch@yahoo.com.

  • James Deaver

    Elder

    James has served as an Elder at NLFC since 2017, with a focus on children’s ministries, pastoral care, and shepherding. He has a heart for teaching God’s Word and is currently continuing his training through Log College & Seminary. James leads the Wednesday night CrossWay Kids program and owns Ride Rite Garage, a local automotive repair shop in Grant, NE. He enjoys time with his wife, Molly, and their four children.

  • Marlon Berry

    Elder

    Marlon has been an Elder at NLFC since the fall of 2021 and an elder at a previous church for 24 years. His focus is teaching adult Sunday School and shepherding the flock. Marlon and his wife Vivian moved to Grant in 2022 and have attended NLFC since 2020. He is taking on-line classes from the Timothy Pastoral Apprenticeship. Marlon enjoys spending time with his family, including his three married children, 11 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.