Leadership
Nathan Kirk
Lead Pastor
nathankirk@yourgreaterlife.org
Pastor Nathan Kirk is an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church, International. He is a graduate of Bemidji State University with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. Pastor Kirk was elected to the pastorate of Greater Life in 2017.
Pastor Kirk and his wife, Stephanie, have four (yes, 4) daughters, Olivia, Norah, Katherine and Violet, and one son, Benjamin. The Kirks are from Bemidji, Minnesota where Pastor Kirk served in various ministry roles.
Pastor Kirk and his family enjoys the outdoors and remain an active part of the church and community. The heartbeat of this family is to grow and mature in an individual and corporate relationship with Christ, being a light and witness to others of the wonderful, transformational power of Jesus Christ. It is in Him that we live, move, and have our very existence.
Nick Wallace
assistant Pastor
nickwallace@yourgreaterlife.org
The call towards ministry was felt at a young age, as Nick grew up enjoying work and serving the kingdom at his home church in Northwest, IA. Since then, his passion for leadership, excellence, and serving has developed as he graduated from ABI, and is currently serving as Assistant Pastor at Greater Life in the Minneapolis area. He considers one of his greatest accomplishments to be winning Delanie’s heart. Delanie is passionate about worship and serving anywhere there’s a need. Her hobbies include coffee, thrifting, and house plants. The heartbeat of this couple is working to build positive relationships, seeing others thrive, pursuing God’s call, and doing it all together.
Roger McGowan
Brooklyn center campus pastor
rogermcgowan@yourgreaterlife.org
Pastor at the Brooklyn Center campus, Roger McGowan and his wife, Deb, have three children. Their deepest desire is for the authentic and genuine moving of the Holy Ghost in people’s lives.
Ministry Team
Harvey & Gabrielle Whalley
youth directors
youthministry@yourgreaterlife.org
Harvey and Gabrielle enjoy working with the youth of Greater Life to help them grow and equip them into what God has called them to be. They believe each youth has a calling on their life and that they aren’t too young to make a difference in the Kingdom of God.
Jesse & Ashley McCormick
Hyphen directors
hyphenministry@yourgreaterlife.org
Hyphen Directors since 2022, Jesse and Ashley enjoy being outdoors, board games, and their two dogs. They feel called to serve the young adults of Greater Life, build friendships, and grow and foster their relationships with God.
Jennifer Wellenstein
ladies director
ladiesministry@yourgreaterlife.org
Ladies’ Director since 2015, Jennifer, Jen for short (or my favorite, Auntie Jenny) is married to her best friend, Ryan, and has two children, Ashley and Aidan.
Jennifer enjoys working to cultivate an atmosphere that is positive, enjoyable, and encourages a deeper relationship with Christ within the Ladies Ministry.
In her personal time, Jennifer enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. One of her favorite scripture verses is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”.
Hunter VanHese
Men’s director
mensministry@yourgreaterlife.org
Hunter became the Men’s Director in the fall of 2022. He strives to develop a community where men work towards representing Christ in all that they do and to lead their families, communities, and church.
Tim Marchand
guest services director
timothymarchand@yourgreaterlife.org
A Pastor since 2019, Tim Marchand and his wife, Rebecca, along with their two teens (Brady and Brianna) enjoy all things music-related and seeing God move in people’s lives. Recently, Tim has moved into the role of Guest Services Director.
Molly Langer
music director
Music Director since 2020, Molly is passionate about music and recognizing the power of worship, she strives to cast vision and lead the department further towards growth and excellence.
Tiffany McGowan
Media director
Media Director since 2013, Tiffany has helped found and grow the Media team at Greater Life, focusing on team-building, hands-on training, and staying current with platforms and equipment.
Jake Collins
department director coordinator
jakecollins@yourgreaterlife.org
Jake has been Department Director Coordinator at Greater Life since 2021. During his tenure, he has focused on cultivating a unified, team-centric culture within the departmental ministries. He is ardent about communication, leadership, and most importantly, serving in the Kingdom of God.
