Tyler Braun – Senior Pastor
“God wants more than our belief in Him. He wants our obedience.”
Tyler Braun is a writer, musician, and pastor. He grew up in Keizer, Oregon before attending George Fox University and then Multnomah Seminary. While growing up Tyler wanted so badly to leave Salem behind, but he now embraces Salem as his home, knowing God has great things in mind for Oregon’s capitol. He loves serving in the church while raising his three children with his wife Rose, but he also enjoys golfing and running. You can connect with him on his blog, ManofDepravity.com, Twitter, or Facebook.
Email: tyler@newharvestch.org
Barry Braun – Associate Pastor
“Let it in; let it out.”
Barry has been ordained in the Christian Missionary Alliance since 1986. He has served churches in Minnesota and here in Oregon, as well as beginning his ministry with Youth for Christ in 1978. He has been married to his wife, Wendy, for 38 years and they have four adult children, all married, with three grandchildren, so far. Barry uses his gifts of teaching, shepherding, and leadership to express the vision of our church with the goal of reaping a harvest for God. He recently served the church as the Lead Pastor for over 14 years.
Email: barry@newharvestch.org
Steve Entz – Pastor of Discipleship
Steve grew up in Sao Paulo Brazil as a missionary’s kid. He and his wife married in 1980 and have raised three children and currently have five grandchildren. Due to hereditary eye disease, Steve is legally blind. “A perfect month for me would include meeting new people over a cup of coffee, listening to 3-4 books, and leading some meaningful Small Group meetings”. His main role at the church is helping newcomers to the church get connected to a small group or a place to volunteer.
Email: steve@newharvestch.org
Karen Offield – Children & Families’ Pastor
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.” Luke 1:45
Karen responded to the grace of God and received His salvation when she was in the sixth grade but it wasn’t until her freshman year of high school that she realized God’s desire to have a personal relationship with her. On May 1st, 2005 she wholly surrendered her life to Christ and has been living for and growing in Him since. In 2008, Karen left Montana and moved to Oregon to pursue her call to ministry at Corban University. She holds her degree in Student & Family Ministry and Psychology. Karen is blessed by God with her husband Kevin, her stepson Liam, and sons Beckham and Atticus. Karen has a passion for helping children build a spiritual foundation through which they can come to know Jesus Christ personally and grow in their relationship with Him. She is excited and blessed to live out that passion at New Harvest.
Email: karen@newharvestch.org
Meredith Mooney – Youth Director
Meredith wholeheartedly loves the ministries God has led her into, and desires to see His kingdom grow. She was born and raised in the Salem/Keizer area and has lived here most of her life. She has been working with children and youth for over 30 years. She loves to explore God’s creation with them through science and nature and play and watch them meet Jesus and fall in love with him. Middle School and High School students have a special place in her heart. Their crazy energy, awkwardness and struggle to be who God created them to be are the perfect playground for exploring who Jesus is and who they are because of Him.
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6 ESV
Email: meredith@newharvestch.org
Carol Nesmith – Support for Women
Email: carol@newharvestch.org
Debi Stangeland – Ministry Assistant
Debi is a wife, mom, and blogger who lives a joyful life grounded in God’s Word.
She started her adult life as a political scientist at the Oregon State Capitol and has done everything from selling karaoke machines and bowling alleys to the U.S. military, to planning tours of the Holy Land for churches across the globe.
Debi’s gifts lie in administration, organization, and service.
Debi’s passion is to know God and make Him known. Her whole world revolves around what He has done for the whole world.
In her spare time, Debi likes to fly fish, read, and listen to jazz. She’s a pushover for bicycles, Christmas gnomes, and dark chocolate. You can follow Debi at RealFunFamily.com and on Instagram
Email: debi@newharvestch.org