Church Staff

Nick Braito

Position & Ministry Description:  As an elder and pastor, Nick preaches and teaches before our church family, seeks to care for our church members, and works to promote both local and global outreach. Nick’s Vision:  Nick longs to see people of all nations know, worship, and delight in God. Family Information:  Nick and his wife Talanta were married in 1994 and have four children. Favorite Quote:  Nick has been inspired by the faith of Hudson Taylor as seen in quotes such as these:…

Brad Manley

Position & Ministry Description:  As a teaching elder, much of Brad’s time is devoted to the study of Scripture in preparation for building up our church family through the Word of God. His other responsibilities include discerning and developing vision, training leadership, and working with other leaders to shepherd our church family. Brad’s Vision: To delight in God ever more deeply so that joy in God overflows in love to others through displaying and declaring His glory in Jesus Christ. Family Information: Brad…

Ryan Wildauer

Position & Ministry Description:  Ryan’s duties include preaching and teaching, as well as pastoral oversight of our small groups. Ryan’s Vision:  God has given Ryan a vision to invest his life in what will last. On the other side of eternity, Ryan wants to know he spent the time on this side doing what was most worthwhile. In Ryan’s life, people who invested in him for God’s name and God’s glory have changed his view of God and set him on…

Jeremy Pagan

Position & Ministry Description: Jeremy and the Exaltation Team’s goal each week is to lead Neighborhood Church in Christ-exalting worship through the singing of songs that reflect on God’s character, proclaim God’s glory, and rejoice in the saving work of Jesus. Jeremy’s Vision: To paraphrase Ephesians 5, Jeremy longs to see the people of Neighborhood Church be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in songs from the Spirit, singing and making music from their hearts to the Lord, and always…

Erin Claassen

Position & Ministry Description:  As Women’s Ministry Leader, Erin leads a team of women in planning and providing opportunities for women to more deeply love and know God as they grow in their relationship with Him through Bible study, mentoring, training, serving, and fellowship with other women. Erin’s Vision: To see women free to live as God designed us to live by deepening our trust in Him.. Family Information:  Erin and her husband, Ben, have been happily married since 1999. They have 3…

Noah Hadden

Position & Ministry Description: Noah is Neighborhood’s Youth Pastor. His primary tasks are to invest in, lead, and teach our high school youth, though he also is involved in other youth ministries in the church. His aim is to show our youth the love of Christ and help prepare them for a life of serving Christ in the world. Noah’s Vision: Noah’s vision is to build into the youth who come through our door in a way that is both impactful for…