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Pastor and Teacher Steve Harris

Steve Harris graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1981 with a Masters of Divinity and from Fuller Theological Seminary in 1992 with a Doctor of Ministry. Steve's wife Ann graduated from Golden Gate Theological Seminary with a Masters of Christian Education. They have three children, Luke, Austin, and Lindsey. Steve's heart is to build a New Testament community with an emphasis on relationships. Steve enjoys golf, backpacking, and trout fishing.

Mark Carlson Associate Pastor
Greetings! I want you to know it is my great delight to serve you and New Life Church of Asheville in the areas that are both familiar to me and a large part of my life's passion. My "pedigree" comes in the form of a BS in Business Administration and a Masters of Education from the University of Florida (Gator Nation), but what means most to me is for over two decades serving in the local church in areas of teaching, discipleship and leadership. As my "official" title implies, I have my hand in the day to day administrative church operations, but my greatest joy is interacting with you and helping you move forward in your personal spiritual journey. I do this by assisting you with relational connections through our LIFE Groups, providing relevant and hopefully excellent adult enrichment opportunities, training leadership for our small group ministries, and having a hand in our Men's Ministry. Recognizing God created us to be rich in our relationship with Him and each other, I am personally committed to participation in a LIFE Group and a Men's Connection Group, as well as 1 on 1 personal discipleship. On a personal note, God has given me a wonderful wife (Brenda) for these past 34 years and two grown children.
     
Ted Stump Youth Pastor
Ted holds a Master of Divinity from Columbia Biblical Seminary. His ministry experience includes studying with Dr. Ralph Neighbour Jr., interning with Josh McDowell, and working for the John Guest Evangelistic Association. Formerly, Ted served as youth pastor in Arizona. His passion is to train and equip students to evangelize and disciple their peers. Ted is married to Patty; they have two children Elisabeth and T.J.
    

Jane Holt Director of Worship Ministry
Jane was born and raised in the Asheville area before moving to Mars Hill College where she studied music. After ministry in several churches in the south she returned to Asheville in 1998. Just prior to this she attended the Biblical Seminary at Columbia International University and taught music in a Christian school. Jane became a permanent part of New Life Community Staff as Director of Worship Ministries in the fall of 2002 after serving for 6 months as interim.
    

 

Sheryl Shaff Administrative Assistant
Sheryl joined the staff of New Life Community Church in January of 2006. Sheryl brings with her many years of administrative experience. Sheryl and her husband Bryan moved to Asheville from Traverse City, Michigan in 2002 and have been members of New Life Community Church since 2003. They have been married 28 years and have two sons; Scott lives and works in Saudi Arabia and Keith is in the Air Force stationed in Okinawa Japan. In her free time she enjoys hiking, reading, and spoiling their dog Zoey.
 

Jackie Mudry Children's Ministry Assistant
Jackie serves as the children's ministry assistant at New Life. If you have a question regarding the nurseries, schedules, or need materials for your class, she's your girl! She's a wonderful asset to the ministry team and we are so pleased God has brought her to us! Jackie and her husband Ben are the proud parents of Andrew and Allison and of course their precious dog Tula!
 

Rich Banis  Finance Officer
Rich Banis was reared in Chicago Heights, IL, where he and Barbara ministered to youth. They moved to Florida in 1974, ministering to senior adults for several years. He and Barbara have been married 48 years and have five grown children, eight grandchildren and three great grandsons. They entered missionary service in 1980 serving in Suriname, South America with Worldteam. They joined Helps International Ministries in 1983 returning to Suriname. They have also served in England, Cyprus, Nigeria, Spain and Bethlehem, Israel. We continue serving HIM in Asheville. They became a part of the New Life Family in 2001. Rich feels privileged to be used by the Lord at New Life Community Church using his accounting skills. If I can be of help to you in any way just call.


Kathi Wince Director of Children’s Ministry
I hold a BA in Psychology from Asbury College and an MA in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College. After 1 yr of community counseling in Kentucky, I spent 6 yrs as Residence Director and Career Counselor at Montreat College in Montreat, NC. After teaching preschool for 1 yr, I spent 4 years as a stay at home mom.  My husband, Ernest and I are the proud parents of Emma, Sam and Audrey. My passion is to help people learn and grow, at any age!  I count it a privilege to get to love on our kids and help them grow up in the knowledge and love of our sweet Jesus.  In my "free" time (what is that?) I like to scrapbook, read and swing in my hammock.
 

Mandi Hart

Mandi’s return to New Life as a staff member with both the children’s and middle school ministries has God’s fingerprints all over it! She graduated in May from American University with plans to stay in Washington DC for the summer, then continue on to graduate school in August. But the Lord in His divine wisdom overthrew all her plans to bring her back home for a time of renewal and refining. She has been incredibly blessed by the opportunity to serve as the Creative Assistant for Children’s Ministry and pour her time and energy into training up the children of New Life in the Way that they should go. As the new Director of Middle School Ministry, Mandi is both excited and sobered by the challenge of leading the church’s students through their transition from childhood to adulthood with a firm and flourishing faith. She submits herself to the Lord Almighty for His kingdom’s purposes to be accomplished and to the members of New Life as a servant of the Risen Christ.