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 3/2025

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    Easter Oregon Mission Area Representative

    Youth Pastor,  Baker City Church of the Nazarene

  • Rev. Karl Ganske 3/2025

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    North Central Idaho Mission Area Representative

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

  • Bobby Ellis 3/2025

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    Bible Quizzing Director

    Attends NNU and Nampa First Church of the Nazarene

  • rev. Levi Lewis 3/2025

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    Snake River Mission Area Representative

    Youth Pastor, Ontario Church of the Nazarene

  • Rev.  Josh potter 3/2025

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    Nampa Mission Area Representative

    Youth Pastor, Nampa Bethel of the Nazarene

  • rev. SUZANNE PLANTENGA 3/2025

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    Western Idaho Mission Area Representative

    Pastor, New Plymouth Church of the Nazarene

  • Pastor Ryan Schwin 3/2025

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    South Central Idaho Mission Area Representative

    Youth Pastor, Meridian Valley Shepherd Church of the Nazarene

  • Rev. Kevin Lambert 3/2025

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    Utah Mission Area Representative

    Lead Pastor, Layton Rosewood Lane Church of the Nazarene

  • Emily Keister 3/2025

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    College & Career Representative

    Attends Nampa Lakeview Church of the Nazarene

  • Kristian Duggan 3/2025

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    College & Career Representative

    Attends NNU & Twin Falls Church of the Nazarene

  • Addie Miller 3/2025

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    Youth Representative

    Attends Nampa College Church of the Nazarene


  • Abby Grace oman 3/2025

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    Youth Representative

    Attends Buhl Church of the Nazarene

  • Rev. Kenny Wade 3/2025

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    Young Adult Ministries Director

    Attends Boise Tree City Church of the Nazarene

  • Rev. Val Soto 3/2025

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    Southeast Idaho/Nevada Mission Area Representative

    Youth Pastor Twin Falls Church of the Nazarene