Staff

Services

Sunday 8:15 & 10:30AM Traditional - 8:30 & 10:45AM Contemporary - Monday 6:30PM Traditional

PEACE STAFF

Rev. Dr. Luke Biggs

Senior Pastor

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.

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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.

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Carl Eliason

Associate Pastor

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.

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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.

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JUSTIN BANGERT

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

I was born in Lincoln, NE and grew up in Seward. I met my wife, Amanda, at Concordia University. God has blessed us with two children: Grace and A.J., here on earth and one child in heaven. 

I love to hunt and watch my kids participate in sports and activities. I also enjoy reading and spending time at home with family. I have been at Peace since Nov. 2023, and have been in ministry (ordained & commissioned) for over 10 years.

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I was born in Lincoln, NE and grew up in Seward. I met my wife, Amanda, at Concordia University. God has blessed us with two children: Grace and A.J., here on earth and one child in heaven. 

I love to hunt and watch my kids participate in sports and activities. I also enjoy reading and spending time at home with family. I have been at Peace since Nov. 2023, and have been in ministry (ordained & commissioned) for over 10 years.

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Angela Mueller

Director // Operations

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.

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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.

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Daniel Deida

Director // Worship & Technology

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 my family. I've been a member since 2004, and began serving full-time at Peace in 2018.

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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 my family. I've been a member since 2004, and began serving full-time at Peace in 2018.

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Danny Sheridan

Assoc. Director // Youth & Young Adults

I was born and raised in Lincoln, NE and moved to Grand Island in 2020 with my wife Kelley, daughter, Ellyott, and son, Henry.

We have three ducks: Dolly, Patches, and Peaches that we enjoy chasing around the yard and a new puppy, Daisy. You can find me relaxing at home with family, playing card games, or catching a show. I've been a part of Peace since 2020 and joined the Youth Ministry in 2023.

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I was born and raised in Lincoln, NE and moved to Grand Island in 2020 with my wife Kelley, daughter, Ellyott, and son, Henry.

We have three ducks: Dolly, Patches, and Peaches that we enjoy chasing around the yard and a new puppy, Daisy. You can find me relaxing at home with family, playing card games, or catching a show. I've been a part of Peace since 2020 and joined the Youth Ministry in 2023.

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Shannon Seim

Director // Children & Family

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 Marriage Ministry to my duties in February of 2016.

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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 Marriage Ministry to my duties in February of 2016.

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Lori Koch

Children & Family Assistant

I was born in Papillion, NE and moved a lot because of my father's service in the Air Force. I've called Texas, England, Germany, and Virginia home; fostering my deep appreciation for travel.

My husband, Tim, and I are blessed with four wonderful children: Morgan, Jake, Ema, and Austin. My passions include travel, organization, reading, and nurturing my relationship with Jesus. I've been a member of Peace since 2014 and enthusiastically joined the ministry in 2022.

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I was born in Papillion, NE and moved a lot because of my father's service in the Air Force. I've called Texas, England, Germany, and Virginia home; fostering my deep appreciation for travel.

My husband, Tim, and I are blessed with four wonderful children: Morgan, Jake, Ema, and Austin. My passions include travel, organization, reading, and nurturing my relationship with Jesus. I've been a member of Peace since 2014 and enthusiastically joined the ministry in 2022.

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Amanda Meyer

Director // Nursery

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 began serving as the Nursery Director in 2015.

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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 began serving as the Nursery Director in 2015.

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DeeAnn Dupler

Director // Preschool

I grew up in the Red Cloud, Nebraska area and moved to Grand Island around 2011 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.  

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I grew up in the Red Cloud, Nebraska area and moved to Grand Island around 2011 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.  

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Verna Haberman

Director // Outreach

I am an only child, born and raised in the cornfields of Nebraska. I married a Nebraska farm boy, John, and we've lived in Grand Island since 1979. We have 3 daughters: Laura, Erica, and Maggie and an amazing granddaughter, Alaya.

I love to cook and feed people tasty food. No one should go hungry. I love the outdoors and walking with friends. I have been at Peace since 2000 and joined the staff in 2023.

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I am an only child, born and raised in the cornfields of Nebraska. I married a Nebraska farm boy, John, and we've lived in Grand Island since 1979. We have 3 daughters: Laura, Erica, and Maggie and an amazing granddaughter, Alaya.

I love to cook and feed people tasty food. No one should go hungry. I love the outdoors and walking with friends. I have been at Peace since 2000 and joined the staff in 2023.

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Miroslava Howe

Director// Missions

I was born in Mexico City and raised in Harlington, TX. I am happily married to my husband, Marty, and we have 3 incredible children: Wyatt, Scarlett, and Juliet.

I am passionate about playing soccer and running. I also find joy in listening to audio books, while managing daily talks. 

I've been a member of Peace since 2012, and took on a more involved role as Director of Missions in 2023.

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I was born in Mexico City and raised in Harlington, TX. I am happily married to my husband, Marty, and we have 3 incredible children: Wyatt, Scarlett, and Juliet.

I am passionate about playing soccer and running. I also find joy in listening to audio books, while managing daily talks. 

I've been a member of Peace since 2012, and took on a more involved role as Director of Missions in 2023.

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Pat Haynes

Administrative Assistant

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

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

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Samantha Vieth

Administrative Assistant

I was born in South Carolina, but Cairo, NE has been my home a majority of my life. I am married to my amazing husband, Brady & we welcomed our first child into the world, Max, in May of 2022. We have 3 pets: Izzy (dog),  Ari and Alvin (cats). I enjoy snuggling and playing with my son Max, helping Brady with our cows and farm work, and spending time with family. I began working at Peace in September 2021.

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I was born in South Carolina, but Cairo, NE has been my home a majority of my life. I am married to my amazing husband, Brady & we welcomed our first child into the world, Max, in May of 2022. We have 3 pets: Izzy (dog),  Ari and Alvin (cats). I enjoy snuggling and playing with my son Max, helping Brady with our cows and farm work, and spending time with family. I began working at Peace in September 2021.

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