Come meet the core staff of
NCHEA's 2009 Kid's Conference!
Prerequisites for large group assembly leaders:
*Completed the 30 hour course - Teaching Children Effectively Course Level 1,  completed the 2 week
Christian Youth In Action (CYIA) training, or other major experience in children's ministries.
*Screened by Child Protection Policy.

Prerequisites for small group leaders:
*Completed the 2 week Christian Youth In Action (CYIA) training or experience
in other children's ministries.
*Screened by Child Protection Policy.



Our vision is that each young person serving as staff would share the following commitments.

Salvation:
Confessing and believing that God gave Jesus Christ, His only Son, to die for the sins of man;
that Jesus rose from the dead; and that He is now seated at God's right hand. 
This area of commitment involves an assurance that because I believe on Christ,
he is my Savior and has given me eternal life. (Ephesians 1:19)

Total Dedication
Fully committing myself to the Lord as a "living sacrifice,"
and surrendering every area of my life to His control. (Romans 12:1)

Modesty
Accepting God's design for gender and His purpose in clothing, as well as dressing,
speaking, and conducting myself to conform with God's standards for modesty,
in order to glorify Him. (I Corinthians 3:16)

Godly Music
Recognizing that music was created by God for the purpose of glorifying Him, and
choosing my music in accordance with this principle. 
Music should inherently reflect God's nature in it's rhythm, words, and tone. (Colossians 3:16)

Purity
Purposing to honor God and my authorities in my friendships, and
guarding my thoughts, words, and actions in order to maintain
personal purity. A heart commitment to physical and emotional
purity avoids defrauding actions, such as focusing attention on
one individual, joking or jesting inappropriately. (Luke 10:27)
Nicole Wissmann
Curriculum & Supply Coordinator
nicocacola86@yahoo.com
Home-educated for 12 years.
There is nothing that Nicole likes more than to keep busy...
And the NCHEA Kid's Conference is no exception! Having been involved as core staff since its birth in 2005, she can't wait for "planning time" to roll around every year! Since graduating, she keeps very busy assisting in her family's home businesses,
"Sonshine & Co." and  "Master's Hand Candle Company,"
as well as a few ventures of her own.
And if she's not working, you'll usually find her busy with one of her "too many" hobbies! Above all, Nicole desires God's best in
her life and wants to serve Him in whatever He calls her to do.
Rachel Wissmann
Main Session Leader
info@wissmannfamily.com
Home-educated for 13 years.
The oldest of 13 brothers and sisters, Rachel has had the opportunity to work with CEF and other children and youth ministries for the past 9 years. Since graduating from high school she has enjoyed several terms as music instructor for a local Christian school, teaching private lessons, and providing
elderly care.  She is currently very involved in the Wissmann family music ministry, traveling and sharing at events ranging
from church services to prisons. Working with her siblings,
she's led several children's camps and mini-seminars
to assist her father's teaching ministry.
Her desire is to glorify the Lord wherever He calls her to serve.
Anna Beasley
Props and Costuming Coordinator
sillypippi1@yahoo.com
Home-educated for 13 years.
Anna's first desire is to please, honor and glorify God in all she does. As a part of that, she has worked with CEF for 4 years teaching 5-Day Clubs over the summer and Good News Clubs during the school year. After graduating she hopes to continue her new-found work as a birth assistant and continue studying midwifery. Sewing has now become a big highlight as she hass started taking custom orders. Some other "highlights" include spending time with her 8 siblings, reading, playing piano, scrapbooking, stamping, and simply doing things with her hands.
Thomas Rehm
Program Director
allultimatefrisbee@yahoo.com
Home-educated for 12 years.
Thomas is currently enrolled as a second year student at Iowa Western Community College in the Diesel Technology program. He has served with the core staff of the NCHEA Kid's Conference for the past 3 years. Last year he served as the Assistant Program Director and is excited to be serving as the Program Director this year! He's already seen the Lord beginning a good work, and knows that the Lord will complete this good work He has begun.  Thomas is a sports enthusiast and enjoys the time he gets to spend at home with his family.
Above all, Thomas desires to see his Lord glorified in his life through the grace that is available through Jesus Christ.
Grace Waldo
Assistant Curriculum and Supply Coordinator
totallyorange89@yahoo.com
Home-educated for 13 years.
Grace has been involved in CEF programs working with children for the last 5 years. She appreciates the opportunities that CEF has given her to get on a child's level and teach them God's Word.  It has proved invaluble!
When Grace is not studying or working when she can, she enjoys attending her brothers' homeschool basketball games, playing piano, decorating, reading, baking, knitting, keeping in touch with family and friends via computer, and her favorite hobby of all, photography. She desires that her life would bring God glory and that everything she does would please him.
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Samuel Lyon
Drama Co-Director
iflysafely@yahoo.com
 Samuel is so thankful for his parents, Harold & Nancy Lyon, who gave of themselves for 13 years to teach him at home. He says, "I would truly not be the person that I am were it not for their love, guidance, and dedication in my life."
CEF has also had a big impact on his life since he started working with them in 1996.  He has also enjoyed being an AWANA game director, Good News Club Teacher, Clown and Juggler, and even acquired a Private Pilot License. 
When he's not doing any of the things above, he works for
Porta-Blast Sandblasting. 
(And yes... It's a blast!)
Aaron Grady
Drama Co-Director
RLgrady@huntel.net
Home-educated for 13 years.
Aaron has helped with the NCHEA Kid's Conference the last 3 years doing anything from Assistant Team Leader to playing various parts in the drama. This year, he is excited to be serving as Drama Director!  As the 2nd oldest of 11 children, Aaron considers himself very blessed to have been homeschooled his whole life.  Aaron is currently working full time as a plumber's apprentice for Radden Plumbing of Omaha.
Matthew Miller
Assistant Program Director
jkmiller9@juno.com
Home-educated for 13 years.
Matthew currently does remodeling for Norton Custom Homes.  After graduating from high school, he attended the International Ministeral Institute, a three-year bible school.  He remained on with the school as staff for a year after graduating, teaching a course in the Hebrew language.  Matthew enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family, and learning more about the Hebrew  culture and Hebrew Scriptures. He is very greatful for the mercy he has received from the Lord over the years, and hopes confidently in the continued faithfulness and goodness of God.
Lesley Hoover
Registration Coordinator
frontlinesalert@gmail.com
Home-educated for 12 years.
As co-oldest of 11 siblings, Lesley loves spending time with her family and all the fun they have together. After finishing high school, she earned a certificate from Moody Bible Institute for their Foundations of Biblical Ministry course and has been involved with CEF for the past 5 years teaching 5-Day and Good News Clubs.  She currently keeps busy teaching piano, and studying her newest interest - Wedding Planning. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, cooking, and planning family parties and events. Above all, her desire is to glorify and serve God wherever He leads.