Letter from the Board

June 4, 2025

Wow, Church!


What a busy month of celebrations we’ve had!  It has been good to celebrate Pastor Steve and Susan and all the work the Lord has done through them in the history of our church.  It has also been so good to welcome Pastor Derrick and Kristin and begin the process of following the Lord’s leadership through them.


We on the Board know that this has been an emotional roller coaster, and it will take some time for all the feelings to settle.  So, as we are preparing to move forward in the Lord’s work, we would like to ask you to join us as we prepare for wherever the Lord leads.  The most important thing any of us can do is pray.  We are asking you to pray over this list of specific things over the next few months:


Pastor Derrick and Kristin

  • That Pastor Derrick will get a clear vision for where the Lord wants us to go and what our first steps need to be to accomplish God’s plan for us
  • That Pastor Derrick will have God’s wisdom and strength as he leads us
  • Their house in Florida will sell quickly
  • They will find the perfect fit for their new home in Nebraska
  • The logistics for their move and travel will be accomplished easily with minimal stress
  • The family and especially Sawyer and Ember will adjust quickly and easily


Pastor Steve and Susan

  • They will have a time of refreshment and renewal
  • They will adjust to this new season easily
  • Pastor Steve will be led by the Lord to find his new path in ministry


Staff of LifeSpring

  • They continue to feel honored and valued during this time of transition
  • They continue to have strength and wisdom as they do the work of the church
  • They will quickly develop teamwork and unity with new leadership
  • They and their families will be protected from harm and evil


LifeSpring Church

  • We will honor Pastor Steve’s legacy
  • We will come alongside Pastor Derrick’s vision
  • We will move forward in the Lord’s work as He leads
  • We will be protected from Satan’s attacks during this time of transition and adjustment


Each individual member of LifeSpring

  • We will earnestly seek where the Lord wants us to serve
  • We will willingly say “Yes!” when the Lord asks us to do His work


LifeSpring Church Board

  • We are wise in our leadership
  • We are wise in the stewardship of the Lord’s resources


We believe the Lord has great work in store for our church and that we can do great things for His Kingdom.  Let’s spend time over the next few months praying for how the Lord will continue to use LifeSpring Church to reach our community and the world for Christ.


Sincerely,

LifeSpring Church Board


Sandey Bolton, Chair

Jeff Opperman, Vice-Chair

Cordell Bullis, Secretary

Dave Carter

Cathy Krouze

Paulette Pentecost

Darrin Sahs