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Brian Wilmarth joined the New Life team in 2021 as the Senior Pastor. Brian has been married to Jessica since 2008, and they have two boys. He is a runner and enjoys hiking, food, and spending time with his family. He is passionate about equipping people to follow Jesus whole-heartedly! 

brianwilmarth@newlifeonline.org

Cody Gaesser joined the New Life team in 2019 as the worship pastor. Cody is married to his wife, Kayla. They have a son named Noah and enjoy hiking and other outdoor activities. 

codygaesser@newlifeonline.org



Danny McFadden joined the New Life staff in July 2021 as the church administrator. He has served on the New Life Directors Council since 2019 and is self-employed full time in the transportation industry. Danny and his wife, Stephanie, have attended New Life since October 2015. They have been married since 2011 and have three boys, Liam, Oliver and Walker. They love to travel, watch movies and do anything involving water!

admin@newlifeonline.org



Jessica Wilmarth joined the New Life team in 2022. She is married to Brian and they have two boys. Jessica enjoys stories, creativity, cooking, and spending time with her family. She desires to connect people to Jesus and deepen their relationship with Him. She is honored to be able to do that at New Life.

jessicawilmarth@newlifeonline.org

Jake Harper joined the New Life team in 2023. He is married to JoAnna and they have one son, Crew. Jake enjoys watching and playing sports, reading, and walking their dog, Buzz . He is passionate about seeing students become lifelong followers of Jesus!

jakeharper@newlifeonline.org

Lisa Countryman joined the New Life team in 2023. She is married to Dan and they have two boys. Lisa has been serving in KidsLife since 2009. She loves being with her family, friends, and church family! 

lisacountryman@newlifeonline.org

Ann Bare and husband, Tom, have been attending New Life since 2001; she joined the staff in 2019. They have 3 children, 13 kiddos calling them grandparents, and 5 dogs that come along with those kiddos. Ann’s life is always full of people and activities, and she’d have it no other way! Getting to serve at New Life is a blessing – in so many ways.

annbare@newlifeonline.org



Kathy Hughes transitioned from Highview Church to New Life in March 2019. She has been married to Bill since November 1990. They have one daughter, Kallie, who is married, and a granddaughter, and has lots of grand dogs for Kathy to love on. She has a beautiful cat named Shiloh. Her favorite things are anything with four legs and a tail. 

kathyhughes@newlifeonline.org

Stacy Smith has been attending New Life since 2009. She married Steve in 2007, and they have four children. Stacy enjoys thrift shopping, reading, and gardening. She loves planning events and serving the church!

stacysmith@newlifeonline.org