Senior Pastor position is now open.
Inquiries may be sent to searchcommittee@newliferca.org.

Judy Nyren, Children's Ministry Director

Through the loving support of the church family, New Life's children's ministry focuses on building a child's understanding of God's love, care, and purpose for their life and helping them develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Judy grew up in Webster County and graduated from ISU with a BA in Family and Consumer Sciences and a minor in Art. She has used her creative teaching gifts in ministry and community volunteer work with children in Johnson County for over 25 years. Her creative approach to teaching has led to a unique ministry opportunity over the last several years. She is a contract writer for Gospel Light VBS curriculum.

Judy's husband Dave is a veterinarian and they have two children. Their daughter Noelle and her husband Luke Haverhals live in Bethesda, MD and are expecting their first child in May. Their son Andrew, his wife Amy and their daughter Ella live in Lincoln, Illinois where he is pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.  

Josh Rath, Youth Pastor 

Having graduated from Christ for the Nations Bible School in Dallas, TX and Dallas Baptist University with a degree in Business Administration, Josh worked several years with Home Depot in Clinton and Lowe's in Coralville.  All the time, he was hearing the call to get into ministry.  In Sept 2007, Josh started his youth job at New Life Church.  Along with directing our F.I.R.E. and senior high youth group, he has responsibilities in the area of Family Ministries.  Josh's outside interests include fishing, hunting and biking. Josh and his wife Stacia and their son Elijah live in Iowa City. Starting this fall Josh will be working on his Masters of Divinity at Regent University with a concentration in church and ministry.

Donna Manchester, Worship Administrator

For music and worship opportunities contact Donna Manchester at 319-594-3253