LEADERSHIP
Mandy Bolton - Kids Minister
​​Mandy's caring and generous heart propels her to find a way to serve in any environment. She is motivated by a deep love for Jesus and is passionate about finding creative and relational ways to share that love with others. Her attention to detail paired with her fun-loving spirit ensure she is always finding new ways to show people they are loved, valued, and that they can use their gifts to serve as well.
Justus Coppinger - Teaching and Worship Minister
Justus is passionate about music, service, and inspiring others. He loves thinking of new and creative ways to encourage authentic worship and community. He has a strong desire to teach and enable others to lead and serve by using their gifts and talents. Justus and his wife Kelsey enjoy traveling, creating, and building strong friendships.
Edwin Quintanilla - Youth Ministry Director
Edwin has a deep passion for mental health and for supporting those who are often overlooked. In his full time role at Atlas, he walks alongside his mentees, helping them find the resources they need and offering consistent encouragement. He brings this same heart and experience to his work with the teens at Heartlands, where outreach plays a central role. Edwin not only values outreach in his own life but also teaches students how to engage with it and build meaningful connections. As a teen, he was deeply impacted by a mentor who truly saw him, and now, he’s committed to giving that same gift to the students, men, and individuals he works with each day. Edwin and his wife, Ella, enjoy cooking, spending time with friends, board games, and love to go camping or on road trips.
Kim Phelps - Shepherd
Kim is a thinker who values people and wants to create an environment where Jesus-centered relationships can flourish! He loves time with his grandchildren, plays a mean piano, and is energized by outdoor activities. Kim loves that the local church can be an authentic place for people to connect, and his heart is full when Christ’s love is in action. He desires greatly to serve the body of Christ and share in people’s highs and lows as he helps people know Jesus. Kim and his wife Becky have 4 children, 4 granddaughters and 3 grandsons!
Rod Goben - Shepherd
Coming from a multiple generation ministry family, Rod and his wife Trish are passionate about serving and pouring into ministry staff and ministry leaders. Though they live in Omaha, they fell in love with the community and mission of Heartlands in 2010 and have been commuting to Lincoln ever since and have now been a long-time shepherding couple here at Heartlands. They have three children, three grandchildren, and love spending their summers fishing and exploring the outdoors of South Dakota.
Ave Pickering - Shepherd
Ave and his wife Linda have four children and ten grandchildren. You’ll find them spending their weekends in their cabin on the river or camping in the mountains. Ave truly has a shepherds heart - he loves Jesus and he loves people well. Ave has been a shepherd at Heartlands for a number of years and him and his wife Linda have blessed countless lives.
Jason Nabb - Shepherd
Jason and his wife, Cindy, have 8 children from adult to middle school. They have a heart for foster care and adoption. Currently, Jason is a content creator for Back to the Bible. He desires for men in the church to stand together and share the love of Christ by leading with compassion, embracing everyone who seeks refuge in the church. The community of Lincoln has been their home since before marriage. The whole family loves music and is involved in various music groups, including worship at Heartlands.
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“The Gospel of Jesus is for everyone…and that means anyone.” -- Caleb Kaltenbach
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“If you see me at church, please introduce yourself, if I don’t see you first! Welcome to Heartlands!”
Pat Humphrey - Shepherd
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Luke Phillips - Shepherd
Luke and Kristin have been at Heartlands since their marriage in 2006. They have been blessed by the culture of Heartlands where grace is freely given and transformation is essential to the life of faith. They have three children who are now being blessed by the strength of the children's ministry. Over the years, Luke has served in a variety of roles—including lifeguard for the youth ministry, intern for the young-adult ministry, teacher, speaker, and in building maintenance—and he hopes to encourage others to be equipped to serve the Church using the gifts and passions God has given them.