Leadership and Staff

Focus

Each Sunday morning at 9:30 we worship God through preaching, singing and prayer. We are excited to see people gather consistently for Prayer at 8:45. Please join us! We share in Communion the 1st Sunday of each month. We also meet together in specific fellowship gatherings and Dinner for 6 gatherings which helps us get to know each other better.

Our church is currently being led by two Elders - Scott McCall and James Galland. We are in a rebuilding phase and look forward to how God continues to meet our churches needs.

 
Elder Bio's

Scott McCall

Scott has been a member of New Life Evangelical Free Church since 2001. At New Life Scott currently serves on the Elder board and is responsible for preaching and overseeing the worship services each Sunday morning. He also served on the Elder Board from 2003-2006. Scott serves on the Worship Team and teaches Adult Sunday School

Scott is married to Denise and they have three boys, James (24), Andrew (21) and Matt (18). Denise serves as assistant to the Youth Pastor, helps in the Nursery and serves as a mentor and friend to teenagers and ladies of all ages.

Prior to coming to New Life Scott served as the Executive Director of Black Lake Bible Camp in Olympia, Washington. In the past, Scott has served on previous Elder boards of Evangelical Free churches and has been a board member of Shamineau Ministries.

Scott’s life verse is Hebrews 11:6 “For without faith it is impossible to please God. You must believe that he exists and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him”. I am passionate about people hearing about Jesus and coming to faith in Him.

James Galland

Where did you grow up?
I was born in Watertown Mn. My dad was a pastor so we moved quite often. I grew up in Stacey Mn, Spicer Mn, Everett WA, Thief River Falls Mn.

What is your favorite hobby?
Going camping with the family. We purchased a pop-up camper three years ago.

What are you passionate about?
Probably spending time with my children and wife. I also am passionate about being a faithful member of our church and serving in whatever capacity I can. Elder, SS teacher,chair setterupper. [Is that a word?]

What is your favorite Bible verse?
Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart………The verse reminds me that despite the sin we have in our lives, God does not want perfection but rather a heart which is broken and willing to repent.

Tell me about your best church memory.
Probably the times we went camping as a youth group growing up. We had some great fun times as well has great fellowship around the campfire. We were living in Everett WA at the time and camping was beautiful being surrounded by the mountains. It was when we were on one of these camping trips that we heard Mt St Helens erupt on May 18th 1980. We were sitting around eating breakfast. Everyone starting trying to guess what the two loud “booms” were which we had heard.

Tell me about your family.
I have been married to Cindy for 17 years. We have two wonderful girls who are the joy of our lives. We enjoy doing some traveling together and camping as mentioned earlier. I have an older sister and younger brother. My parents live in Shakopee Mn and are retired.