NovusWay Program Staff Update
August 9, 2021News
As a result of anticipated organizational restructuring both at Lutheridge and NovusWay, Chandler Carriker and Lori Bode are no longer employed by NovusWay in their respective programming roles. Both brought talent and skill to their positions, and we appreciate their work and dedication to the ministry, but the organization is moving in a different direction at this time. We celebrate and bless them as they go forward to use their gifts in new ways. We will keep you posted on updates and changes as the ministry launches its search for the next generation of leadership.
For program related questions you may contact the following staff members:
Lutheridge – Jessica Steele (registration@novusway.org)
Lutherock – Jen Bacher (jbacher@novusway.org)
Luther Springs- Sue Mendenhall (smendenhall@novusway.org)
Lutheranch – Gretchen Ahrens (gahrens@novusway.org)
Board of Trustees:
Charles Bridgers- Georgia
Lee Bugay – South Carolina
Rev. Lauren Carlson – North Carolina
Rev. Susan Crowell – South Carolina
Rev. Bruce Edwards – Florida
Keith Gehl – North Carolina
Gwen Glaeser – North Carolina
Karen Harris – South Carolina
Thomas O’Reilly – Florida
Steve Park – South Carolina
Ranate Patrick – Georgia
Floyd Self – Florida
Rev. Dale Sillik – Georgia
Dr. Keri Smith – North Carolina
Rev. Bill Trexler – Florida
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