Dustin Bauerle

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Ministry Role: Creative Worship Director 

Hometown: Nickerson, Kansas

Places I’ve Lived: Kansas, Illinois, Texas

All-time Favorite Movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail

A Place I’d Love to Vacation: Europe

Favorite Food: Italian

Favorite Place to Hangout: Anyplace with a good game on

Addictions: ESPN, MacBook, Kansas Jayhawks

Did you know? When Dustin first met his wife Kellie while playing an instrumental duet, the first words out of her mouth were, “You’re out of tune.” Dustin, as a big-shot college guy, didn’t appreciate the comment from this high school girl. They did not speak for two years. Eventually Kellie joined Dustin as one of the drum majors for the marching band at the University of Kansas. After spending massive amounts of time together (and Kellie becoming enthralled with Dustin’s amazing skills) one thing eventually led to another and they were married on June 19, 2004. On April 17, 2007 the cutest girl in the world, their daughter, Maisie, was born. Their family also includes a hyperactive and high-maintenance beagle mix dog named Bailey. Dustin has served as a worship leader for churches in Kansas, Illinois, and Texas. His passion is to see people encounter God in worship gatherings as well as in their daily lives. Read more about what's churning in Dustin's mind here. 

Jerry Richardson

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Ministry Role: Ministry Resources Coordinator

Hometown: Byers, Colorado

Places I've Lived: Alva, Oklahoma; El Paso, Arlington, Houston, Richmond, Mansfield, Arlington

All-time favorite movie: Hoosiers

A Place I’d Love to Vacation: Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Favorite Food: Chile Rellenos from Casa Jurado in El Paso, Texas

Favorite Place to Hangout: Home

Attachments: Reece, Rylee, Reading, Movies, and Sports

Did You Know? There were 6 students in Jerry's High School graduating class. His wife, Karen, is the Business Administrator at New World United Methodist Church in North Arlington. Their daughter Brenda is involved with the Praise Service at New World.   Their son Bobby and his wife Dee just happen to have two children Reece and Ryle who are two of the apples of Jerry's eyes.

Betsy Spencer

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Ministry Role: Hope Kids Director

Hometown: Arlington, Texas

Places I've Lived: Arlington, Texas; San Antonio, Texas; Boulder, Colorado; Mansfield, Texas

All-time Favorite Snack: Brownies

A Place We Love to Vacation: Estes Park, Colorado

Favorite Food: Anything Chocolate!!!

Favorite Place to Hangout: On the floor with kids

Addiction: Chocolate!!!

Did you know? Betsy grew up in Arlington, riding Big Wheels and climbing trees, one of the biggest tomboys on the block. She played on a Texas-ranked soccer team called the Twisters and played until Jr. High when basketball became her sport of choice. She went to Trinity University, San Antonio, on a basketball scholarship, but found that basketball and rigorous academic work didn't mix well - academics won. Her original game plan had her on a track to become a pediatrician until her junior year - Bio-Chemistry made her think twice. That's when she got on track to get her Masters in Special Education. She and her husband, Brian, met in Estes Park while working at the YMCA of the Rockies for the summer. Betsy and Brian are the proud parents of three; Gracie, Henry, and Libby. When she finds a few extra minutes she is called on to conduct teacher trainings for local preschools and elementary school, with a focus on equipping teachers to work with special needs children. Betsy thinks that being in charge of Hope Kids is a double blessing . . . she can share her faith in a worthwhile ministry and at the same time build a program that her own children can enjoy and grow in. You will usually see Betsy on Sunday mornings back in Hope Kids jumping up and down to FunZone songs and making silly faces right along with the kids. Come and check it out sometime!