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Scott Beckenhauer - Lead Minister

In February (2007), the congregation of Calvary affirmed by congregational vote the elders' recommendation of Scott to become the Lead Minister. Scott was officially installed as Lead Minister in September (2007) and officially took over all of Ralph's duties in May (2008).
Scott joined the Calvary staff on July 1st, 1999, and served as Youth Minister for eight years. In 2005, his role expanded to develop college and young adult ministries at CCC. Additionally, he has been actively involved in Calvary's internship program with Bible College students.
Scott came to Calvary from the staff of Nebraska Christian College, where he served for two years in the Admissions Office. Born and raised in southwest Nebraska, he graduated from NCC in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pastoral Ministry and finished his Master of Arts Degree in Practical Ministry from Cincinnati Christian University in 2004. Scott and his wife Michalene were married in 1997 and have three children - Josiah, Regan & Grant.

Jason Cooper - Associate Minister/Adult Ministries

Jason came to Calvary in October of 2005 after concluding a four year ministry with First Christian Church in Moweaqua, IL, where he served as the Associate Minister of Discipleship & Outreach.
In many ways this move was a homecoming of sorts as he grew up in Missouri Valley, IA, attended Nebraska Christian College in Norfolk, NE, and spent a year as an intern with a church in Lincoln, NE before moving to Illinois to attend Lincoln Christian Seminary. While in Illinois, Jason completed the Master of Divinity program at LCS and received special discipleship training (through the T-NET organization) while ministering with FCC.
Jason is married to Emily and they have one son, Tanner, and two daughters, Bella & Marleigh. In terms of hobbies, Jason loves to do woodworking and go fishing. He also enjoys riding his bike, fixing things around the house, and most yard work.

Andrew Turner - Youth Minister

Andy came to Calvary in July of 2007 after concluding a 3 year ministry with Chapel Hill Christian Church in Kokomo, IN, where he served as the Student Minister. Andy has a strong desire to see students come to know Christ.
This is a "homecoming" of sorts as Andy was Calvary's first youth ministry intern in 2000. We are glad that God opened the door for Andy to return and look forward to what God will do through him.
Andy is a 2001 graduate of Nebraska Christian College. He is married to Shanna and they have two daughters, Mykena, and Maggie. Andy enjoys, reading, basketball, and the Green Bay Packers. (He is also a Big Ten fan not a Big Twelve fan.)

Jon Haizlip - Children's Minister

On June 9th, 2003, we welcomed Jon and Kim Haizlip to our Calvary family. Jon came to us from Wildewood Christian Church in Papillion where he served as Youth Minister and Minister of involvement for 11 years. Before that, he was Youth Minister at Westside Christian Church in Parsons, Kansas and prior to that, he was a Youth Minister at East Side Christian Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Jon has a tremendous amount of experience ministering to and shepherding both children and adults. He has been responsible for organizing and leading small groups, assimilating new members into Ministry and training other small group leaders. He has been involved in the planning and implementation of VBS, children's programming, activities, worship and has served at Camp of the Risen Son for many years. In addition, Jon is an experienced preacher, having the opportunity to preach at all of the churches where he ministered. Jon and Kim have a daughter, Matthia, and a son, Malachi.

Ralph Mehrens -- Senior Associate Minister

             Ralph Mehrens served as Senior Minister at Calvary Christian Church from 1983 to 2008 when he officially retired. His conversational style, Bible based preaching is easily understood and answers every day needs. He is committed to evangelism, teaching, and meeting needs. Ralph remains on staff in a part-time capacity, serving as Sr. Associate Minister. His main responsibilities will include teaching classes, leading our ministry to older and senior adults, and helping with calling and counseling needs.
         Ralph grew up in Southern California, attended Pacific Christian College and received his BTh and MM degrees from Ozark Christian College in Joplin Missouri. He has ministered to churches in California, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Oregon. While teaching at Ozark Christian College for 11 years Ralph was an Associate Director of Impact Brass and Singers. He was president of the 1988 Nebraska State Christian Convention and has served on the 120 man committee of the North American Christian Convention. He has also served two terms as president of the Bellevue Minister's Association, and is a Trustee at Nebraska Christian College.
         Ralph Mehrens and his wife Patricia have 7 children and 9 grandchildren.

Ralph's testimony

Ashley Leach -- Worship Director

Ashley began her ministry with us in August of 2007. Ashley's beautiful voice and passion for leading worship make her an excellent choice to lead our worship ministry on a part-time basis. She works closely with Barry Stackhouse, Calvary's Instrumental & Technical Director, to plan and lead worship at Calvary.
Ashley is a native of Kentucky, and though she will miss the mild Kentucky winters, she is excited for the ministry opportunities she and her husband have found here in the Omaha area. Ashley is married to Ron, who is currently the Director of the Worship Arts program at Nebraska Christian College. Ron came to NCC after a 15 year ministry with Southland Christian Church in Lexington, KY. Ron did most of his growing up in Boston, but went to high school in the Millard area. He still has family in eastern Nebraska. Ron & Ashley have four young children - Conner, Madison, Katie, and Benjamin.

Barry Stackhouse - Instrumental & Technical Director

Barry came to Calvary in August of 2007 and continues to serve on a part-time basis. He brings over twenty years of experience as a professional musician, composer, and audio/visual technician to the worship ministry of Calvary.
Barry's full-time job is as an instructor in the Worship Arts program at Nebraska Christian College. The newest professor at NCC, he has earned degrees from the Community College of the Air Force and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Laurie Hardy - Office Manager

Laurie is our office manager and secretary. Laurie is the voice you will usually hear when you call the church. She has the huge job of keeping all the information that comes into the office organized and communicated to the right people. She is married to Jim Hardy, Director of Development at Nebraska Christian College. God has blessed them with three children who are all grown and serving God in various capacities, and two grandchildren.

Rachel Jones - Summer Youth Intern

Rachel Jones, a soon to be Junior at Nebraska Christian College, is pursuing a degree in student ministry. She is originally from Grand Island, where she was an active member of the community and church. Rachel enjoys traveling, athletics, reading, and ministry! She has heard great things about Calvary and is excited to grow and learn here.

Sara Redlin - Ministries Intern

Sara Redlin grew up in Bellevue and has attended church at Calvary since middle school. She is a 2010 graduate of the Creighton University School of Nursing and will be moving to Dallas in August to begin her nursing career (assuming she passes State Boards). During college, Sara spent a summer traveling around the country with Christ in Youth Know Sweat. She also was lucky enough obtain a summer internship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she cared for patients on an organ transplant unit.

JJ Graves - Children's Ministry Intern

A youth ministry major from Nebraska Christian College, JJ Graves, 19, joins the team from Papillion, Nebraska. He is a strong leader with his church's junior high school youth. Every Sunday, he presents (solo) a puppet show in Sunday School for Pre-K and kindergartners. His mother and he own a puppet company and JJ's puppet director says, "his puppetry experience shows in their designs and creativity." "His movements are so believable you forget you're watching a puppet," she adds.