2026-2027 Budget
Lead Pastor
Report Summary
- 785 people are currently enrolled in Life Groups.
- Over the last two years, New Life has grown by 500+ people.
- This past budget year averaged 273 more people than the previous year.
- Every number represents a person being reached, discipled, and transformed by Jesus.
- New Life is not just an event or a building—it is a community of God’s people pursuing His mission together.
Executive Pastor
Report Summary
- Giving continued to increase year over year.
- More than 100 first-time donors gave this year.
- Over 70 recurring gifts were established, showing growing consistency and generosity.
- Because of faithful giving, key staff positions were filled including Lead Pastor, Discipleship Pastor, Connections Pastor, and Executive Pastor.
- The West Wing remodel was completed without a capital campaign or heavy use of savings.
- New ministry spaces were created for youth, junior high, and 5th grade ministries.
- Generosity also fuels missions partnerships locally and globally, including church plants, missionaries, and Guatemala outreach.
Connections Pastor
Report Summary
- At least 250 people surrendered their lives to Jesus this year.
- Around 100 people were baptized since last May.
- Many new believers are taking next steps by joining Life Groups and growing in biblical community.
- Heaven celebrates every salvation, and so do we.
Youth Pastor
Report Summary
- Students moved into the newly remodeled West Wing, helping design and build the space themselves.
- The West Wing has become a place where students belong, invite friends, and encounter Jesus.
- Students are boldly sharing testimonies, leading peers, and growing in faith.
- Through Pray Monday, students gather at schools to pray for campuses, teachers, and friends.
- High school students launched and led their own Life Groups.
- A new junior high Life Group is launching in the downstairs space called The Den.
- Students now serve across the church in hosts, kids ministry, and worship.
Children's Director
Report Summary
- New Life Kids average Sunday attendance grew from 224 to 261 kids.
- Wednesday attendance averaged 32 kids.
- 360 new kids were welcomed this year.
- 125 children made first-time decisions to follow Jesus.
- Kids are being baptized and families are being transformed together.
- Volunteer teams reached an all-time high of 214 leaders, including 47 teens serving.
- Teens are growing through leadership and discipleship opportunities.
Blessings in a Backpack Director
Report Summary
- Since 2010, this ministry has helped provide weekend meals for local children facing food insecurity.
- Food support currently reaches students in 25 area schools and partner programs.
- Year-to-date funding totaled $165,435 through individuals, businesses, grants, and fundraisers.
- More than 45,000 bags of food were distributed this school year.
- Through your generosity, children in our community are cared for in practical and meaningful ways.
2026-2027
Local Board of Administration
CJ Ward
Chairman of the Board
CJ Ward, his wife Jen, and their 10 year old son Josiah, have moved to Gillette in August of 2024. He moved here to become the Discipleship Pastor (and to hunt, fish, and camp…) and took over the Lead Pastor and Board Chairman roles in January of 2026. CJ and Jen have been married for 13 years and have been in ministry together the whole time. They are passionately committed to inviting people to come as they are and become who God created them to be.
Richard Dickey
Vice-Chairman of the Board
Richard Dickey has been married to Kris for thirty-one years. Their two children, Alecia and Ryan, are grown and married. Alecia and Preston and Ryan and Rebecca live and work in Casper. Richard and Kris have two grandchildren: Benjamin was taken to Heaven far too soon, and Miriam is a wonderful joy who arrived this year. Richard and Kris serve New Life through the music team and the LBA. They both lead life groups and have been attending New Life for fourteen years.
Quentin Rogers
Treasurer
Quentin Rogers is a Campbell County native that has been blessed to share life’s journey with his high school sweetheart Tami for nearly thirty years of marriage. They’ve raised three wonderful children—daughters Mariah and Kaylee, and son Coltin who’s currently finding his way as a sophomore at CCHS. One of their greatest joys is spending time with their four-year-old grandson River who lives in Gillette. Since returning to Wyoming in 2007, Quentin has been a part of the Powder River Energy engineering team and attending New Life. He finds fulfillment in coaching youth football and serving on the league’s board. In his spare moments, Quentin enjoys capturing creation through photography and has written a novel called “The Hike,” which explores faith’s role in healing a father-daughter relationship during challenging times. While Quentin and Tami have led several life groups throughout their years as a part of New Life, these days you’ll find Quentin gathering with brothers in Christ at the Saturday morning men’s group, grateful for the fellowship and growth these relationships provide.
Josiah Moerkerke
Secretary
Josiah Moerkerke first met his wife, Paige, at New Life in 2013 and later married her at New Life in the summer of 2015. Together they have two young children, Julia and Judah. Josiah has worked as an engineer for Cyclone Drilling for 8+ years. He volunteers at New Life in New Life Kids, Common Grounds, and the Next Steps team. He has attended New Life since he moved to Gillette in 2015. Josiah and Paige are part of the Young Couples Life Group and Josiah is also part of the Men’s Thursday night Life Group.
James Chick
Member at Large
Lindsey Lundvall
Member at Large
