Jake & Melissa joined the NC3 staff in October of 2008. They minister primarily to our junior high and high school youth. Jake graduated from Lincoln Christian College in 2002 with a B.A. degree in General Ministries, focusing in youth and Christian Education. Jake has a love for youth and seeing them develop as followers of Jesus. He is also a great teacher. Melissa earned her teaching degree from Illinois State, although she currently is very busy keeping up with their two young sons, Cameron (age 21/2) and Nolan (born 10/5/09). Jake enjoys basketball and acoustic guitar and he is a great additon to our worship team (and staff) at New Community.
