Volunteer Leaders
Brian Newman
Fuel: Youth Group for 7 - 12th graders
Brian Newman leads Fuel, with the help of Sydney Johnson, and works closely with Pastor Rebecca in order to develop/ utilize resources and materials that help our youth explore life’s big questions in light of Christ’s love. Fuel meets during the Worship Gathering every-other Sunday through the school year.
Hi, I’m Brian! I’m husband to Laura and dad to Joey (17). By day, I strive to inspire young minds as an 8th-grade science teacher, where my own enthusiasm for learning and my natural curiosity help me make science accessible and exciting for my students. I love serving as a leader for Fuel,
and I’m passionate about mentoring and encouraging spiritual growth among our teens. I also help with tasks behind the scenes at Threads, and I occasionally play electric guitar in the worship band. I’m also in a local rock 'n' roll band called Sixes and Sevens, where I get to channel His love for rock music. I also own and operate a small engine repair business.
Anne Goodrich
Graphic Design
Salutations! I’m a mother of three, grandmother of four, and a retired graphic designer. (I started my career before there were personal computers, when everything was created on drafting boards and in darkrooms.) I designed educational materials for many years and find designing things of a spiritual nature can be very meditative. Making soap, stickers, labels and miniature paper products are also things I dabble in. I also enjoy good conversation, good books, good quotes, the magic of trees, and good friends. In addition, I’ve had stories published in Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and other inspirational anthologies. A favorite quote of mine: “The beating heart of the universe is holy joy.”
