The NLA Governing Council is the governing body authorized by the Elder Board of New Life Church to develop strategic plans and oversight of NLA. Its role is to ensure the long-term viability and stability of NLA and to monitor the efforts of Academy leadership on living up to its mission, values, and vision.
Jonathan Anderstrom
Mike Brocker
Kristen Bryant
Don Cooper
Treasurer
Matt Engstrom
Vice Chair
Bruce Gorter
Jim Leske
Secretary
Brett Lilly
Lead Pastor, NLC
Robin Maynard
Kathryn Nash
Melissa Porter
Tyler Schelhaas
Chairperson
2023-24 Committee Assignments
HSEC Committee
Robin Maynard – Committee Chair
Mike Brocker
Bruce Gorter
Kathryn Nash
Tyler Schelhaas
Brett Lilly – Lead Pastor, NLC
Finance Committee
Don Cooper – Committee Chair
Jim Leske – Vice Chair
Alex Haak
Ty Frazier
Paul Maynard
John Horner
Matthew Brocker
Spiritual Development Committee
Todd George – Committee Chair
Tyler Schelhaas
Christine DeBoer – Early Education Director
Dr. Brian Schrader – NLA Bible Teacher
Brett Lilly – Lead Pastor, NLC
Dan Palkki – Lower School Principal
Jed Moseman – Middle & Upper School Principal
Grant Lilly – Youth Pastor, NLC
Trustee Committee
Kristen Bryant – Committee Chair
Dave Meier
Wendy Dodds
Jen Willaert
Patrick Doherty
Michelle Schumacher
Lindsey Hudson
Matt Engstrom
Development Committee
Melissa Porter – Committee Chair
Josh Brocker – Vice Chair
Steve Nathe – Secretary
Barb Hegewald – Treasurer
John Horner, Jr.
Leslie Kuckler
Steve Hamill
Dan Getsch
Patrick McGowan
Larry Chinn – Advancement Director
Jonathan Anderstrom
Stacy Anderstrom
Allison Rieger
Tony Ressie
New Life Academy Educational Foundation
Melissa Porter – Foundation President
Steve Nathe – Secretary
Barb Hegewald – Treasurer
John Horner, Jr.
Leslie Kuckler