Meet Our Team
Our staff are Called by God, Competent in Ministry, Caring in life, and would love to come alongside you in you and your family's life.
Julie Wondercheck
SUNDAY CHILDREN'S DIRECTOR and OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Julie leads our Sunday morning Children's programming along with HopeLand Worship during the 10:30 service. Julie has extensive experience in Children's ministry and loves all the kids who come to Hope. This is her second "tour" of Hope. From 2005-2012 she was the children's director, and from 2010 to 2017 she was the Executive Director of Hopeland Daycare. Julie's family is amazing and always active outdoors and at Hope! Contact Julie at [email protected] |
Ladonna Garbison
CHILDREN & MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY COORDINATOR Julie leads our Sunday morning Children's programming along with HopeLand Worship during the 10:30 service. Julie has extensive experience in Children's ministry and loves all the kids who come to Hope. This is her second "tour" of Hope. From 2005-2012 she was the children's director, and from 2010 to 2017 she was the Executive Director of Hopeland Daycare. Julie's family is amazing and always active outdoors and at Hope! Contact her at [email protected] |
Marah ShumardYOUTH DIRECTOR
Marah was hired in November of 2019 and brings a passion for teaching, for youth, and for the Lord. Marah is completing a double major in education at UNL and serves as our youth leader as well during this time in her life. Contact Marah at [email protected] |
Malachi MillionWORSHIP DIRECTOR
Malachi earned his Doctor of Music Arts in Jazz Studies degree from UNL. Being the son of a minister and a Sunday school teacher, Malachi was raised on hymns and has grown a passion for using his musical skills and knowledge to help others grow closer to God through worship. Malachi moved into the role of Worship Director in 2021 after spending some time on the worship team. Malachi lives in Lincoln with his wife Christen and their son August. Contact Malachi at [email protected] |