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Brad Bullock
Lead Pastor
Brad graduated from
Fairfield High School in 2003, and went to Purdue University
to study engineering. After his freshman year at Purdue
Brad felt a clear calling from God to youth ministry. A
semester later Brad enrolled at Bethel College, and then in
April 2006 he came on as the youth director at NLF. He
graduated from Bethel College in April 2007 and started as
the Lead Pastor at New Life in May. He is married to Kelsey, and they
have one daughter, Brenna.
Brad's Favorites:
Favorite TV show:
The Crocodile Hunter
Favorite Movie:
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Favorite Food:
T-Bone Steak
Things I Like to Do:
Play and watch sports, surf, hunt, fish, sleep, eat,
watch thunderstorms, and the occasional video game
Favorite Sport:
Football
Favorite Season:
Fall (summer is a close second)
Something I Least Like to Do:
Get a sunburn
Least Favorite Animal:
Mosquito
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Mindi Martin
Worship Leader
Mindi grew up in Wakarusa and graduated
from NorthWood High School in 1998. She completed her
college degree at Bethel College in 2002. Mindi currently
lives in Mishawaka and works as a first grade teacher at
Wakarusa Elementary School.
Mindi's Favorites:
Favorite TV Show: Extreme
Home Makeover! I cry every time I watch it! Its my favorite,
it's basically the only show I watch.
Favorite Movie: Wild Hearts Can't be Broken.
Things I like to do: I love spending time with my
family, going to the gym, hanging out with friends and
reading.
Favorite Food: Cereal (Special K with Red Berries)
The Coolest Thing about NLF: Every week, I am blown
away by the generosity of the people. They are willing to
give of their time and effort to make the church run
smoothly. The coolest thing about that is that they never
expect anything in return-true givers.
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Ron Bale
Administrator
Ron grew
up at Klinger Lake near Sturgis, Michigan, and moved to
Elkhart where he graduated high school in 1961. It was
there that he met his wife Gale. He spent 32 years in
funeral home service before moving to LaGrange County.
Ron and Gale got involved at New Life in 2005 and have
been key leaders in the growth and impact of NLF. They
have two children and four grandchildren.
Ron’s Favorites:
Favorite TV
Show: CSI
Favorite Food: Hamburger with a big slice of
onion
Favorite Season: Fall
Things I Like to Do: Hike, Golf, Fish, and play
with my Horses
Something I Least Like to Do: Paint
Least Favorite Animal: Skunk
Favorite Dog: My toy poodle – Carlie
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Larry Byrnes
Associate of Pastoral Care
Larry graduated with
a theological diploma from Kentucky Mountain Bible College
in 1962. He was a pastor for 35 years (and a school
teacher for 29 of those years) right here in West LaGrange
County. After that he went on the mission field in
Ireland with OMS International. In December of 2007
Larry came on staff at NLF as a part-time associate of
pastoral care. He is married to Marian, who is his
left foot and right hand in everything he does.
Larry’s Favorites:
Favorite TV
Show: Andy Griffith
Favorite Movie:
Chariots of Fire
Favorite Food: Soup Beans with Hot Banana Pepper
Favorite Season: Spring
Things I Like to Do: Golf, Basketball, Read
Christian Literature (especially on spiritual formation and
reformation), Spend Time with My Wife
Something I least like to do: Sweeping the Carpet
Favorite Animal: Dog
Least Favorite Animal: Skunk
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As
a growing, thriving ministry we have a countless number of
volunteers who dedicate much of their time to see the
mission of NLF fulfilled. If you would like to use your
gift, talents, and abilities to further the Kingdom, send an
email to
volunteers@nlf-online.org and we’ll be sure to match
your gifting to the ministry.
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