NextGen
Pastor Laure Herlinger
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook?Overseeing all ministry related to NextGen Ministry (birth through high school), coaching a team of leaders, encouraging parents, developing volunteers. What do you love about what you do?Raising children is a universal experience, so kids are a natural connecting point. They bring together people of different backgrounds and generations. I love the challenge of creating a community among this diversity of people and encouraging them as they parent their own kids or work with others…
Pastor Nic Fridenmaker
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook?I get to serve the students and families of Eastbrook in a myriad of ways. My favorite are connecting students with leaders in small group settings, and crafting retreats and wilderness trips to further disciple students. What do you love about what you do?Crafting those experiences that help students see God for who He really is and what He can do. And then experiencing God along side the students in new and exciting ways. If…
Pastor Joran Weitzer
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook? I teach students with gospel truth, love students with gospel love, empower students with gospel perspective, and help students worship with gospel surrender as they take ownership of their own relationship with Jesus. If I had a free afternoon, you would find me… kayaking, hiking, listening to a podcast, or watching a Bucks or Brewers game I’ve been at Eastbrook since…1996 My life verse is…Isaiah 40:28-31 My favorite place in the world is…Fort Wilderness…
Laura Brunner
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook? On Sunday mornings I work with the 2-4 grade students during second hour. Third hour I teach the Dance Eternal 2 ministry with children in grades 3-8. On Wednesday nights I run Route 34 and on opposite Wednesdays I help with the CREDO Choir Musical. What do you love about what you do? I have a passion for the youth in and around the City of Milwaukee. I love teaching kids about God’s Word in…
Colleen Mittag
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook? My responsibilities include recruiting and encouraging teachers for Sunday School, preparing curriculum and materials for Sunday mornings, praying for kindergarteners and their families, and collaborating with other Children’s Ministry staff for wider church events. What do you love about what you do? I love teaching kids about Jesus. He is our hope, he is our king, and he is awesome! If I had a free afternoon, you would find me…curled up with a cup…
Courtney Bryan
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook? In practical terms, my main role is to ensure that Sunday school is a joyful experience for the kids and families in preschool and K4. Using existing and vetted curriculum, I prep lessons and classrooms each week and distribute materials to our committed team of volunteer teachers and helpers. Speaking of volunteers, we are always looking for more (recruiting is a part of my job too, sorry)! In addition to being present and active…
Mary Ann Caler
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook? To ensure quality care of infants and toddlers in the nursery during all Sunday morning services, Friday morning women’s study and occasional ministry special events. What do you love about what you do? I love greeting the families when they drop off their baby/toddler and making sure we have a clean, safe environment for the child. If I had a free afternoon, you would find me… Spending time with my family! I’ve been at…
Karin Peterson
What are your responsibilities at Eastbrook? Coordinate the Friday morning preschool program – Lambs School. Assist the NextGen Department and coordinators with administrative duties. What do you love about what you do? I love working with young children, instructing them to follow God’s Word and teaching Bible verses through songs. If I had a free afternoon, you would find me… Doing something active with my family. I’ve been at Eastbrook since…1996 My life verse is…Titus 2:11-14 My favorite place in…