I was born in New Orleans and grew up in San Antonio, Texas where I spent most of my childhood years. I guess that explains my love for spicy food and football. I am married to Anne and we have two children, Matthew and Faith. We have 4 wonderful grandchildren, Leighton, Caitlynn, Kamryn, and Chloe. 

I love barbeque of all kinds and spending time smoking good meats! I enjoy reading and doing some writing. I have been at Peace since 2014 and in ministry for over 35 years.

Email Luke Biggs

I grew up in Rapid City, SD. I am married to my lovely wife, Joan, and have two children, Isaac (married to Sarah) and Lydia. I enjoy doing and learning creative things like music and the arts, writing, and woodworking. I am an avid reader, love movies, and like spending time in the garage puttering and building something.  I also love to sing and used to do it full-time in opera and musical theater.

I have been at Peace since 2007, starting as the Director of Youth Ministry and then transitioning to Associate Pastor in 2012.  I have served in the church since 1995 in Kansas, Minnesota, and Nebraska.

Email Carl Eliason

I grew up ranching on the edge of the sandhills north of Ord, NE. I'm married to Paul, who shows a stubborn red head lots of grace & love. God has blessed me with a beautiful biological daughter, Eternity & 5 amazing step children whom I call my own!

I love most anything outdoors: cycling, kayaking, hiking and gardening & also enjoy reading, singing and fixer uppers.

I've been at Peace since 2004, am heavily involved in the Women's ministry and started as the Director of Operations in 2021.

Email Angela Mueller

I was born in San Antonio, TX but have lived in Grand Island a lot of my life (1999). I am married to my lovely wife, Beth and we have 3 amazing children, Allison, Brianna, and Landon. 

I enjoy movies (superhero and fantasy), love playing serious board games, and spending time with family. I began serving full-time at Peace in 2018, but have worked in ministry since 2004. 

Email Daniel Deida

I am originally from Milwaukee, WI. I have 2 dogs that I love, Tika (a black lab) and Bailey (a golden retriever). I haven’t done this in a while, but I used to love hiking and camping in the mountains; now it’s hanging out with my dogs and friends.

I have been here at Peace since 2016 and in congregational ministry since 2011. I also did a couple years in camp ministry.

Email Julie Keeley

I was born in Auburn, NE but grew up here in Grand Island. I am married to Noah Seim, and we have 2 children, Ethan and Kyndall. I enjoy getting away with my husband for a weekend, bike rides with the kids, helping on the farm, and spending time with my siblings and our 25 nieces and nephews.

I started in Children's Ministry in 2015, and then added Administrative & Accounts Payable to my duties in February of 2016.

Email Shannon Seim

I was born in Kearney, NE and grew up in Ansley, NE. I am married to my husband, Dan, and we have 3 kids, Hannah, Abigail and Nathan. The 2 things I enjoy doing the most are reading and listening to books on tape. 

I have been a Preschool teacher and assistant since 2015 and also began serving as the Nursery Director since then as well.

Email Amanda Meyer

I grew up in the Red Cloud, Nebraska area and moved to Grand Island about 10 years ago with my husband Mike and our three kids, Austin, Addison, and Nate.

We have been blessed to be a part of Peace since we made our home in Grand Island.  I served a number of years as a classroom teacher in our Preschool and became the Director in 2020.  

Email DeeAnn Dupler

I am from Ulysses, NE, married to my terrific husband, Darrin. We have 2 kids, Devin and Zachary. My hobbies include traveling, camping, reading, gardening, and attending my kid’s activities. I have been in ministry since 2014, all here at Peace.

Email Rachel Rathman

Hey! I was born in Elgin, Illinois and I'm married to my wonderful husband, Daniel. We have 5 kids: Isaiah, Eunique, Daniel, Jesiah, & Lilyiana. I'm also a proud grandma to Camila!

I love to read and craft when I have time! I joined the ministry at Peace in 2018.

Email Elia Rivera

Born in Omaha, NE, but I have lived in Grand Island since 1980. I am married to John, and we have 2 grown children, Brian and Briana. I also have 4 grandchildren, Dillan, Colten, Chloe, and Camille. My hobbies include gardening, walking, photography, bike riding (motorcycle), camping, hiking, reading, and of course, time with family. 

I have been serving at Peace since 1998. I have been serving in ministry or education pretty much all my life.

Email Pat Haynes

I was born in South Carolina, but Cairo, NE has been my hometown a majority of my life. I am married to my amazing husband, Brady & we have 1 dog (Izzy) & 2 cats (Ari and Alvin). I enjoy helping Brady with our cows and farm work, taking Izzy for walks, and spending time with family. We live very close to our parents which is such a blessing! I have been attending Peace since 2020, and began working here in September 2021.

Email Samantha Vieth