Staff & Elders

All StaffLead PastorsEldersExecutive Leadership TeamAdult MinistryChildren's MinistryOperationsOutreachStudent MinistryWorship Arts
Co-Lead Pastor

Greg Lavine

Co-Lead Pastor

John Beeson

Executive Pastor

Paul Mueller

Connections Pastor

Dustin DeJong

Children's Ministry Director

Sammie Wolstenholme

Tech Director

Austen Albert

Worship Director

Josh Barella

Accountant

Amber Banales

Adult Ministry Associate

Stacy MacLaren

Outreach Associate

Maureen Albert

Office Manager

Cindy Carpenter

Facilities Manager

Jeff Purcell

Interim Student Ministry Director

MaryNell Yarborough

Children's Ministry Preschool Associate

Maria Brown

Adult Ministry Associate

Vanessa Peterson

Children's Ministry Elementary Associate

Yvonne Barton

Children's Ministry Associate

Tiffany Pate

Production Assistant

Shawn Albert

Student Ministry Intern

Sevin Williams

Worship Associate

Abby Stevenson

Co-Lead Pastor

Greg Lavine

Greg grew up in a Jewish home near Minneapolis and learned Hebrew scripture and tradition from birth. He knew about God, but did not know God. As a young teenager God opened his eyes and awoke his soul to experience Jesus as the messiah, the fulfillment of all he knew. College, marriage to Debra, and seminary followed in Colorado. He’s been at New Life since 1998. Greg and Debra’s incredible adult children (Levi, Abigail, Samuel, and Grace) all grew up here, and two grandchildren (Mariah and Ethan) call Colorado home. He enjoys hiking, photography, sports, and is a bit fanatical about all things Vikings.

Co-Lead Pastor

John Beeson

John grew up in Tucson, Arizona. He received his B.A. from Gordon College. After serving as a Detention Officer in Maricopa County, he received his M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary. He pastored in Princeton for 8 years before returning to Arizona to serve at New Life in 2015. John is married to Angel who serves as a counselor at Whole Hope Christian Counseling.  They have two teenagers, Camille and Soren, who bring them constant laughter and joy.  The Beesons love good food, adventures, and sports of all types. You can find John’s writing ministry at www.thebeehive.live.

Email:johnb@newlifetucson.com

Blog:http://thebeehive.live

Executive Pastor

Paul Mueller

Paul is a native New Englander and an avid Patriots and U of A fan. He and Donna have a blended family with five kids. Before serving at New Life, Paul was an executive in the commercial landscape construction field, and spent time in education and finance as well. He holds an MBA from the University of Arizona and a BA in English from Concordia College – New York.  When not working, he loves hiking, reading or just spending time with Donna.

Connections Pastor

Dustin DeJong

Dustin is an Arizona native who grew up on a dairy farm in Maricopa. He and Lori have three kids: Peyton, Colby, and Jeremiah. He studied ministry at Hope International University and Grand Canyon University before pursuing a Master of Divinity from Gateway Seminary. He has pastored all over the state of Arizona (Tucson, Phoenix, and Flagstaff) and has spent time in youth, children’s, adults, small groups, leadership development, and tech ministries. He loves to explore Tucson and beyond with his wife as they take in the best food and drink offerings (especially breakfast and coffee).

Children's Ministry Director

Sammie Wolstenholme

Tech Director

Austen Albert

Worship Director

Josh Barella

Accountant

Amber Banales

Adult Ministry Associate

Stacy MacLaren

Outreach Associate

Maureen Albert

Office Manager

Cindy Carpenter

Facilities Manager

Jeff Purcell

Interim Student Ministry Director

MaryNell Yarborough

Children's Ministry Preschool Associate

Maria Brown

Adult Ministry Associate

Vanessa Peterson

Children's Ministry Elementary Associate

Yvonne Barton

Children's Ministry Associate

Tiffany Pate

Production Assistant

Shawn Albert

Student Ministry Intern

Sevin Williams

Elder - Chairman

Mark Nichols

Elder - Vice Chairman

John Pate

Elder - Secretary

Lynn Goar

Elder

Cesar Alaestante

Elder

Michael Schaeffer

Elder

Sal Perez

Worship Associate

Abby Stevenson

Our Leadership Structure

There are four groups of people who help lead New Life: