NYI COUNCIL

The NYI Council is elected annually at the District NYI Convention or appointed by the District NYI Council. They serve as the leadership for district events, communication, and organization. Each member serves this capacity in a volunteer role, in conjunction with their position at local churches, schools, or businesses. 

  • Pastor Josh Snook

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    Easter Oregon Mission Area Representative

    Youth Pastor,  Baker City Church of the Nazarene

  • Rev. Karl Ganske

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    North Central Idaho Mission Area Representative

    Children and Youth Pastor, Castle Hill Church of the Nazarene.

  • Pastor Katie Preston

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    Southeast Idaho/Nevada Mission Area Representative

    Discipleship & Youth Interim Pastor, Idaho Falls Church of the Nazarene

  • Chairty Vison

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    Bible Quizzing Director

    Attends Kuna Church of the Nazarene


  • Pastor Levi Lewis

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    Snake River Mission Area Representative

    Youth Pastor, Ontario Church of the Nazarene

  • Rev.  James Shepherd

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    Nampa Mission Area Representative

    Youth Pastor, Nampa Karcher of the Nazarene

  • Pastor Mitch Birnel

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    Western Idaho Mission Area Representative

    Youth Pastor, Caldwell Canyon Hill Church of the Nazarene

  • Pastor Suzanne Plantenga

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    South Central Idaho Mission Area Representative

    Family Pastor, Kuna Church of the Nazarene

  • Rev. Kevin Lambert

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    Utah Mission Area Representative

    Lead Pastor, Layton Rosewood Lane Church of the Nazarene

  • Emily Keister

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    College & Career Representative

    Attends Nampa Lakeview Church of the Nazarene

  • Kristian Duggan

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    College & Career Representative

    Attends NNU & Twin Falls Church of the Nazarene

  • Jordan Blenker

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    Youth Representative

    Attends Nampa College Church of the Nazarene


  • Abby Grace oman

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    Youth Representative

    Attends Buhl Church of the Nazarene

  • Rev. Kenny Wade

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    Young Adult Director

    Young Adult Connection Pastor,  Shepherd Community Center Indianapolis, Indiana

    Attends Boise Tree City Church of the Nazarene