MEET THE TEAM

SEnior PASTOR

PASTOR JASON & KRISTY KUENZI

Pastor Jason and Kristy have a heart for serving people and inspiring hope and faith that’s alive everyday. The Kuenzi’s have over 20 years of ministry experience. They are passionate about God’s Word and sharing the love of Jesus with those in need. Jason and Kristy met here in Topeka and were married in 1992. They have been married for almost 30 wonderful and amazing years. The Kuenzi’s greatest love is God, but their second is their children. They have 5 wonderful children Cole, Haylie, Nathan, Hope and Faith.

Jason has served as Children’s Pastor for over 10 years and has also served as the NE Kansas Junior Bible Quiz Coordinator from 2012 to the present. Jason received his Ministerial License from Global University in 2018. In 2018 Jason became the Associate Pastor at Oakland New Life Church and then became Lead Pastor in June of 2020.

Youth/CHILDREN’S PAstor

HAYLIE KUENZI

Pastor Haylie is our Children’s Education Pastor and Youth Pastor. She has been a volunteer in Children’s ministry since 2009. She became our Youth and Children’s Pastor at Oakland New Life in 2019. Pastor Haylie is passionate about encouraging children and youth to realize who God has called them to be. She desires to see how God will use these students to grow his Kingdom.

TIM TRAIL

LOU ELLEN

KIRK NYSTROM