Staff Leadership

	District Superintendent Bill Smith Email: mwd@efcamidwest.org Bill grew up in the city of Chicago and learned early of God's love through his parents. He was involved with Youth for Christ in high school and attended the EFCA schools Trinity College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He served a church in Minnesota and then was involved in planting five churches in California. He pastored a church plant in Merced, CA before coming as Superintendent to the Midwest District. He and his wife Sue have two sons. Scott is married with four children and serves as a youth pastor. Daniel is married with two children and serves with the US Military.
	Director of Student Ministries Shawn Ammons Email: shawn@efcamidwest.org Shawn grew up in the panhandle of Texas where he learned a great appreciation for education, the outdoors, and sports. A tennis scholarship drew him to Sterling College in Kansas where he received a BA in Education. While in college he started working part-time as a Youth Pastor and served in two Evangelical Free Churches since as a Youth Pastor. He has a heart to see a strong partnership between families and churches in the disciplemaking process. He has just completed his Masters at Moody Bible Institute. He worked for Sonlife Ministries for ten years before coming to work for the Midwest District. His education at Sterling College and Moody Bible Institute along with training from Sonlife and Cadre Ministries has given him a wealth of experience and exposure. Shawn was blessed to marry Cheryl, his sister's best friend and college roommate. Through the years they have enjoyed growing in Jesus with their nine children. Shawn and his family reside in Wichita, Kansas.
	Associate Minister Eric Douglass Email: eric@efcamidwest.org Eric is the Associate Minister in the Midwest District, working with worship, student and college age ministries. He, his wife Anna and toddler son live in Goddard where Eric also serves as the Worship Director at Beacon Community Church. Eric's prayer is this: In view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans. 12:1 "I pray that we would serve our Lord by offering our bodies as living sacrifices here in the Midwest District, and to the ends of the earth."
	Director of Church Planting Neal Brower Email: neal@efcamidwest.org Neal was raised in the EV Free Church, Fullerton, CA, where he was baptized by Chuck Swindoll, taking notes from the front row through High School! His mother led him to Jesus at age 6, but it was Spring Break of '76 when Neal met his wife, re-engaged with the Savior, and received his call. Serving four churches for 27 years in California and Nebraska has brought Neal a conviction that the church needs to focus on what matters most: people finding Jesus. Trained at UNK and TEDS, Neal is the husband of one, father of three (all of whom are married and serving the kingdom full time), and grandfather of ten, and resides in Ashland, NE where he continues to pastor while serving the district in starting new churches.
	Director of Theology and Credentialing Greg Hubbard Email: greg@efcamidwest.org Greg is a volunteer staff member of the Midwest District. He is full time as the pastor of the Smith Center, KS Free Church where he has been for 16 years. Greg graduated from Rockmont College in Denver (now, Colorado Christian University) with a B.A. degree in Biblical Studies and then graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1985 with a Th.M. degree in Semitics. He has a passion for theology, preaching, teaching, and counseling. Greg and his wife Noell have been married for 32 years. They have 3 grown sons and a daughter who is in high school. Greg has worked on the District Board of Ministerial Standing in various capacities since about 1998 and as its director for two years.
	Hispanic Ministries Coordinator Michael Bell Email: michael@efcamidwest.org
	ReSound Mobilizer Judy Brower Email: judy@riverviewcommunitychurch.com
	Administrative Assistant Nancy Simmerman Email: nancy@efcamidwest.org Nancy began serving in district ministry in 1986 when the district office was moved from Aurora, Nebraska to Kearney. At that time, her position became full-time. Nancy is one of the voices you hear when you call the district office. She enjoys her work and is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this ministry. Nancy and husband Bill live near Elm Creek, Nebraska and attend Holcomb EFC.
	Ministry Assistant Cindy Renteria Email: cindy@efcamidwest.org Cindy attended Trinity College, Deerfield, IL and the University of Nebraska, Lincoln before moving to California with a career in retail. She switched over to be an administrative assistant in the aerospace and health care industries before becoming a stay at home mom for 11 years. During this time she started a home based business which is still thriving today. Cindy, her husband Greg and their 2 children moved to Nebraska in 1998 near her hometown of Axtell, NE to raise their children. Her husband is still working in the retail industry. Their son moved back to California to attend college and is now a surgical technician at a hospital in downtown L.A. Their daughter moved to Omaha, NE to attend college and go where she feels God is leading her in life's new adventure.
	Bookkeeper LaRene Beebout Email: larene@efcamidwest.org LaRene and her husband, Brent, are fairly new to the area, having moved from Valentine, NE, to Kearney for her husband's job with a telephone company. While living in Valentine she was employed by a wholesale distributor, an electrician and a general contractor, in addition to running a small home business. They have previously lived in Ainsworth, Chadron where they both attended college, and Norfolk, NE, where she was employed by the Norfolk Daily News. Among the many blessings in their lives are their four grown children who currently reside in Rapid City, SD; Tucson, AZ; Lincoln and Valentine, NE. With three amazing grandchildren living in Lincoln, they are thoroughly enjoying a much shorter drive to spend precious time with them.
	Student Ministries Administrative Assistant Maranda Scocos Email: Maranda is originally from Great Bend, Kansas, but has lived in the Wichita, Kansas area for over 15 years. In August of 2001 she completed a Bachelors of Art (graphic design) from Friends University. Over the last 11 years she has held many different professional positions: graphic designer, wedding/event planner, Admissions/Event Coordinator, administrative assistant for a small food service provider, and mom. Shortly after Nick and Maranda celebrated their eight-year anniversary they welcomed their first son Cole Nicholas in 2007. They welcomed a second son, Alexin Thomas in 2010. She is excited to see what God has in-store for her as she joins the Midwest Student Ministries Team!