At New Creation we seek to celebrate our differences as gifts and blessings - our differences in color, gender, sexual orientation, and the many other ways we are categorized by the world. You are welcome in this place as we journey together, discerning how to follow Jesus more faithfully.
Audrey Ratzlaff is providing pastoral care for NCFC during this transition between credentialed pastors. She earned her Masters of Divinity from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in 2007 and served as a pastor in Donnellson, Iowa for three years. She lives with her husband and daughter near Peabody, KS, and enjoys listening to podcasts and audiobooks, playing board games, and trying to learn Spanish through apps on her phone. Audrey is in training in Gestalt Pastoral Care. This practice is based on a belief that the Holy Spirit is always at work within each of us, moving toward healing and wholeness, and that we can find greater health (in mind, body, and spirit) if we pay attention to God’s movement. This practice of paying attention and building awareness is at the heart of Audrey’s ministry of spiritual direction, GPC, and pastoral care.
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Renee Reimer is providing monthly sermons for worship at NCFC during their transitional year. Renee is an ordained pastor and graduated from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary with a Master's of Divinity in 2018. Renee has worked at various churches and camps as pastor, youth and outreach director, and worship coordinator and leader. Currently, she is an adjunct professor at Bethel College and beginning a Spiritual Direction program through Easter Mennonite Seminary to become a spiritual director. In her free time, Renee enjoys hiking and climbing mountains, long conversations on patios with friends, playing collaborative board games, and listening to podcasts. Renee lives just around the corner from NCFC with her two farm cats, Adam and Eve.
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Mitch Stutzman is providing monthly sermons for worship at NCFC during their transitional year. Mitch is licensed for ministry in MCUSA and currently works as a Stewardship Consultant for Everence, a faith based financial services company. Mitch recently completed a Masters in Christian Leadership at Eastern Mennonite Seminary.
Mitch lives in Hesston with spouse Jasmine and their two children Wilmer and Millie. In their free time they enjoy being outside together as a family and taking in music and theater experiences. Mitch has a passion for preaching and teaching and exploring how scripture can speak into and shape every aspect of our lives through the work of the Spirit. |