Stephen Moore, Lead Pastor
Pastor Stephen Moore and his wife Ellen have been married and ministering together for 18 years. They have five children, Samuel, Benjamin, Jeriah, Isaiah, and Emma. Before moving to Huxley to plant the 7th church in the Engage Network, Stephen pastored two other rural Iowa churches for a total of 17 years. After working as a surgical nurse at the beginning of their marriage, Ellen has been a stay-at-home mom for the last several years. Stephen and Ellen are passionate about reaching their community in order to reach their world and desire to plant and lead Ballard Creek Church to do the same.
Erik Nilius, Part-Time staff
Erik and his wife Erica have been married since 2011. They have 3 growing kids which keep them very busy. Erik and Erica moved to Huxley in 2022 to be a part of the Ballard Creek Church plant. They are both passionate about serving in the church and reaching their new community with the Gospel.
Gabby Swenson, Office Administrator
Gabby and her husband Graham have been married for three years and have a growing family and two rambunctious dogs. They attended New City Church prior to helping plant Ballard Creek Church. Graham and Gabby have lived in the Ballard community for three years and are excited to see the work God is doing in His church!