Dan Leeper, Lead Pastor
Areas of focus: Leadership, Preaching, Worship
Dan became the Lead Pastor of our church in June of 2023. He provides leadership for our staff and elders, serves on our preaching team by preaching approximately 1/3 of the Sundays, leads our worship ministry on Sunday mornings, and shares in the general shepherding of the church. Dan joined the pastoral team in February of 2012. He was born and raised in the suburbs of Kansas City, MO. He has an M.Div. from Heart of America Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Holly, have three sons. Dan loves hanging out with his family, playing volleyball, hunting, fishing, and pretty much anything outside.
Patrick Havens, Pastor
Areas of focus: Mission and Equipping
Patrick oversees Global Impact, Local Impact, and our Grow ministries for adults that aim to establish and equip our church members. He also serves on our preaching team. Patrick joined the pastoral staff in 2016 after living in Morocco, North Africa, for over nine years. Patrick and his wife, Alicia, have five kids. Patrick received his MDiv from Trinity International University and earned the Foundations of Biblical Counseling Certificate from CCEF. They enjoy hospitality, hearing people’s stories, and engaging with those skeptical about Jesus.
David Sunday, Teaching Pastor
Area of Focus: Preaching Team
Having served as the founding lead pastor, David now serves our church as a part-time Teaching Pastor. He preaches approximately 1/3 of the Sundays and provides leadership for our preaching team. David also serves as the President of a global ministry training pastors around the world called WordPartners. He is married to Kate and they take delight in their three adult children, their spouses, and their granddaughter. He enjoys running and biking along the Fox River Trail, reading literature and biographies, and eating good meals with lots of laughter among friends. David has a B.A. from Moody Bible Institute, an M.A. from Wheaton College, an M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a D.Min. in Preaching from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia.
Mark Holloway, Custodian
Mark oversees maintenance and custodial needs for the church facilities. He also enjoys helping in Awana on Wednesdays and with New Covenant Kids on Sundays. Mark has been at New Covenant since 2011. He and his wife, Tracy, have three adult daughters. In his free time he enjoys playing a round of golf and doing home improvement projects with Tracy.
Tyler Keller, Tech Director
Tyler joined the staff in 2024 and oversees the Sunday morning tech teams, assists the staff with IT support, and works on various tech projects. Tyler and his wife, Angela, have been members of New Covenant since 2021. Tyler loves being active and enjoys watching sports, playing volleyball and disc golf. Tyler and Angela are excited to welcome their first child in March of 2025.
Holly Leeper, Administrative Assistant
Holly primarily assists the pastors and ministry leaders with various administrative tasks and oversees communications at NCBC since joining the staff in 2019. Holly was born in South Bend, IN and has a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and a minor in music. She enjoys serving with her husband, Dan, on the Worship Team on Sunday mornings and with Crossroads Kids Club during the school year. In her free time, she loves going on bike rides, learning music, reading books, watching her three boys play sports, and spending time with her family.
Megan Stewart, Children's Ministry Director
Megan became the Children’s Ministry Director in August of 2024 and serves children and families as they grow in their knowledge and love for Jesus. Before coming to New Covenant in 2017, Megan graduated from Judson University in Early Childhood Education and was a teacher in Elmhurst, IL. Megan and her husband, Chris, serve as Gospel Community leaders, and enjoy spending free time with their three wonderful daughters and their puppy. She also enjoys cooking, crafting, and spending time with family and friends–old and new.
Donna Strand, Business Administrator
Donna manages the church financials and facility, and provides ministry and staff assistance as needed. She has been a member of New Covenant since its inception in 2010. Donna is married to Kevin and they have four adult children and four adorable grandsons! In her free time, Donna enjoys watching football, reading, doing puzzles, and spending time with her grandsons.
Marci Wollen, Women's Ministry Director
Marci joined the staff in 2024 and oversees discipleship of women at New Covenant through Women’s Bible Study, Women Gathered book studies, and one-on-one discipleship. Marci and her husband, David, have been at New Covenant since moving from Southern California in 2016, and they have two daughters and a son. Marci graduated from Biola University with a teaching degree and a minor in Bible. She loves serving in the church and helping women know and love the Bible. In her free time, she enjoys being in nature, reading a good book, and planning and cooking a delicious meal with her family.
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