Vibrant faith in action and Spirit-filled friendships!
Every other Monday beginning the end of September led and hosted by our new NextGen Director, Steve Wilson, and Bethany Dillon.
Get to Know the
Youth ministry Team!
Steve Wilson Director of NextGen Ministry
What do you love about NextGen ministry?
Helping students and families know about the love of Jesus. I love being able to point people to God's Word when they are going through tough times in their life.
We hear you love Star Wars. What is your favorite part of Star Wars?
I love the adventure and fun of the series. I love being silly with light sabers and Yoda gear in my office. Just know I am a kid at heart!
Tell us about your family!
We love to do Disney Vacations, go and see musicals, and other sporting events. I am married to my wife, Janelle, who is a pharmacist. I have three great kids- Mackensi, Jimmy, and Ella who are a joy to see as almost-grown children. Watching them have a heart to share Jesus with others is truly a blessing to me.
Kelly Liefer
NextGen Associate
What do you love about NextGen ministry?
Being with kids and watching them grow in their faith is my passion! I love sharing Jesus with kids and their families in fun and creative ways.
We hear you love baking! What is the coolest thing you ever baked?
I love to bake and decorate cakes! I hardly ever bake the exact same thing twice. I once made a 3-tiered Super Mario Birthday cake for my son’s 6th Birthday.
Tell us about your family!
I am married to Pastor Todd. We have three fun kids, Jack, Lucy, and Grant. We love to play board games, go on family adventures, and explore anything outside.
Pastor Leon
Executive Pastor
What do you love about NextGen ministry?
I love to use experiences from twenty-five years of ministry with young people (and not-so-young people), to design, and share creative, authentic, and practical ideas and programs that inspire and influence families, children, youth, and adults to impact their world for Jesus.
Got any good Dad jokes?!
Dad Jokes flow in the Jameson family!
What do you call a fish with no eyes? Fsh.
What should you do if you meet a giant? Use big words.
What do you call a cow with two legs? Lean beef.
What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? A carrot.
Tell us about your family!
I love going on walks with my wife, Gretchen; watching superhero movies together; watching senselessly funny animal Tiktok videos with my oldest daughter, Sydney; and consuming bowls of Fruity Pebbles with my youngest daughter, Rielle.
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volunteer opportunities
We have many FUN and extremely helpful ways you can get involved! We’d love your help!
Please click on the links below for more details and email Noah Bauer at nbauer@hcl.org if you have any questions and would like to volunteer.