Meet Our Pastors
“God wants more than our belief in Him. He wants our obedience.”
Tyler Braun is a writer, musician, and pastor. He grew up in Keizer, Oregon before attending George Fox University and then Multnomah Seminary.
While growing up Tyler wanted so badly to leave Salem behind, but he now embraces Salem as his home, knowing God has great things in mind for Oregon’s capitol.
He loves serving in the church while raising his three children with his wife Rose, but he also enjoys golfing and running.
You can connect with him on his blog, ManofDepravity.com, Twitter, or Instagram.
Email: tyler@newharvestsalem.com
“Let it in; let it out!”
Barry has been ordained in the Christian Missionary Alliance since 1986. He has served churches in Minnesota and here in Oregon, as well as beginning his ministry with Youth for Christ in 1978. He attended Bethel Theological Seminary in St. Paul, MN and graduated in 1987.
He recently served the church as the Senior Pastor for 18 years but now his focus is on pastoral care, senior adult ministry, prison outreach and a growing prayer ministry. Barry has been married to his wife, Wendy, for 42 years and they have four adult children, all married, with seven grandchildren, so far.
Email: barry@newharvestsalem.com
Steve grew up in Sao Paulo Brazil as a missionary’s kid.
He and his wife married in 1980 and have raised three children and currently have five grandchildren.
Due to hereditary eye disease, Steve is legally blind. “A perfect month for me would include meeting new people over a cup of coffee, listening to 3-4 books, and leading some meaningful Small Group meetings”.
His main role at the church is helping newcomers to the church get connected to a small group or a place to volunteer.
Email: steve@newharvestsalem.com
Meet Our Staff
Heather has lived in the Willamette Valley for most of her life and has called New Harvest her family’s church home for over 10 years. She is excited to combine some of her biggest callings here at New Harvest, working with children and glorifying the Lord while making Him known.
Heather has spent her whole life investing in children, from summer camp counselor to preschool teacher and more. She has a heart for helping children learn new things, grow in their character and realize they are valued.
She enjoys family board games, watching/playing sports and reading good books with her husband, Ian, and three boys. (Fun fact, Heather and Ian met on summer staff at daycamp!)”
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us” Ephesians 3:20″
Email: heather@newharvestsalem.com
Meredith wholeheartedly loves the ministries God has led her into, and desires to see His kingdom grow.
She was born and raised in the Salem/Keizer area and has lived here most of her life. She has been working with children and youth for over 30 years.
She loves to explore God’s creation with them through science and nature and play and watch them meet Jesus and fall in love with him.
Middle School and High School students have a special place in her heart. Their crazy energy, awkwardness and struggle to be who God created them to be are the perfect playground for exploring who Jesus is and who they are because of Him.
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6 ESV
Email: meredith@newharvestsalem.com
Casey was born and raised in Salem where he learned how to lead worship and be a part of a church team. Over the past 10 years he has honed his craft of music in worship through camps, youth groups, Sunday church settings, and one-off events.
He wants desire to empower the people of God to use their giftings and skills to worship the King of Kings whether through joining in singing with the congregation or playing an instrument to the LORD.
He enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 boys where the wrestling never stops and having time to watch a good movie/show with friends & family. He also loves getting up the mountain for some snowboarding.
Email: casey@newharvestsalem.com
“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.” Jer. 17:7-8
Debi is a wife, mom, and jill-of-all-trades who lives a joyful life grounded in God’s Word.
Debi’s gifts lie in administration, organization, and service. She currently oversees our facilities and communications.
Her passion is to know God and make Him known. Her whole world revolves around what He has done for the whole world.
In her spare time, Debi likes to fly fish, read, and listen to jazz. She’s a pushover for bicycles, Christmas gnomes, and dark chocolate. You can follow Debi at RealFunFamily.com and on Instagram.
Email: debi@newharvestsalem.com
Meet Our Program Associates
Her life verse is Proverbs 3:4-5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding: in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight.”
Carol has two adult daughters, one who is home with the Lord. She has been an elementary school teacher for 34 years.
Carol has spent the last 13 years with Prison Fellowship Ministry, teaching Bible studies at Marion County Jail. Her desire is to allow the Holy Spirit to speak into women’s lives setting them free, so they can live out the life God has purposed for them.
She feels her calling is to listen to and love the broken. Carol sees herself as the broken whom Jesus holds together.
Email: carol@newharvestsalem.com
Isaiah 55:8-9
Bridgette Freshour is married to Casey and together they have four amazing boys. She uses the words “beautiful chaos” to describe what her life is like from day to day. She has been serving in the local church as a Children’s Director, and a mix of other things, since 2014.
The most important thing to her is to live a life with open hands, ready and willing to follow wherever God leads.
Having her own kids has only deepened her desire to teach children about the love of Christ. She is passionate about planting seeds of faith in young children and helping those seeds grow and flourish throughout their childhood and into adulthood.
Bridgette loves waterfalls, coffee, and lazy weekends at home with her family.
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Email: janet@newharvestsalem.com