Below is our leadership team who are committed to helping people find, and follow, Jesus Christ.
Staff
Senior Pastor
Justin Jenness
605-361-6718 x11
Justin joined the Good News staff as our Senior Pastor in March of 2022. His main responsibilities include championing the mission and vision of Good News Church, teaching and preaching, and pastoral care of the congregation. He graduated from Kairos University with his Master of Divinity in March of 2023. Justin enjoys playing a big part in Risefest ministries and spending time with his wife, Sarah, and three kids, Simon, Siri, and Judah.
Executive Pastor
Kayla Schnider
605-361-6718 x15
Kayla joined the Good News staff in July of 2012. She is responsible for working hand-in-hand with the Senior Pastor when it comes to the development and implementation of the church’s vision and strategy. She oversees staff development, supporting and empowering their personal and ministry goals. Along with the deacon board, Kayla is responsible for financial and organizational management. She also enjoys caring for the congregation and getting to know people through one-on-one conversations. Kayla is currently in school at Colorado Christian University seeking her Masters in Executive Leadership in Christian Ministry. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Scott, and two kids, Kaden and Sydney.
Associate Pastor
Tyler Van Voorst
605-361-6718 x14
Tyler joined our staff in June of 2019. His main responsibilities are to facilitate relational connection and spiritual growth of adults. Tyler is currently in school at Kairos University working toward his Master of Divinity. Tyler enjoys playing any kind of sport or game and spending time with his wife, Taylor, and daughter, Wylder.
Children & Family Director
Maria De Boer
605-361-6718 x18
Maria joined the Good News team in July 2023.
Youth & Family Pastor
Kirby Willats
605-361-6718 x12
Kirby joined the Good News team in June 2022. He provides vision and leadership to the students of Good News that align with the core values we find in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Kirby walks alongside students and their families and encourages them to live on a mission that reflects God's kingdom. In his free time, he enjoys be outdoors and spending time with his wife, Shonna.
Creative Arts Director
Jacob VanEngen
605-361-6718 x16
Jacob joined the our team in September of 2024. His main responsibilities include preparing weekly praise, maintaining worship technology, casting vision for Good News praise and worship, and production of video elements for church services, social media, and events. Jacob graduated University of Sioux falls in 2019 and has since been doing video production for church and para-church ministries around Sioux Falls. Jacob enjoys playing any kind of games with friends in his free time and snowboarding during the winter, although not in South Dakota.
Administrative Assistant
Karen Floyd
605-361-6718 x10
Karen joined our staff in July of 2022. She is our rock star, assisting the pastoral staff with administrative duties as they carry out their leadership and pastoral duties. Karen enjoys spending time with her husband, Craig.
Children’s Center Director
Tammy Westergaard
605-362-6360
Children’s Center Assistant Director
Krista Dorsett
605-362-6360
Elders and Deacons
Elder
(Care group: A-D)
Lisa Young
605-376-0068
Elder
(Care group: E-H)
Brad Koopman
605-261-7194
Elder
(Care group: I-L)
Ryan Lefever
913-439-7089
Elder
(Care group: M-P)
Debbie Tellinghuisen
605-321-1595
Elder
(Care group: R-T)
Josh Van Den Hoek
605-359-3760
Elder
(Care group: U-Z)
Peter Jenkins
605-254-4760
Deacon
(Care group: A-D)
Jeremy Gacke
605-929-8001
Deacon
(Care group: E-H)
Pete Kleinjan
605-275-2122
Deacon
(Care group: I-L)
Angela Goetz
605-929-1147
Deacon
(Care group: M-P)
Nick Elgersma
605-553-4436
Deacon
(Care group: R-T)
Steve Fisher
712-461-0064
Deacon
(Care group: U-Z)
Mac Rops
605-261-8095