Tom Goehl

Tom and Nancy began attending New Castle in November 2014. Tom enjoys serving the church through the stewardship team, ushering, and leading a life group. They are grateful for their growing family, which includes five children and seven grandchildren. Professionally, Tom works for a heavy equipment company as a Solution…

Denise Ellis

Denise is a  “pastor’s kid” who was raised in Michigan. She attended college at Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music in Michigan, graduating with a degree in Christian Education. Denise has been blessed to serve the Lord in many different capacities at New Castle over the 35 years…

Elaina Thorson

Elaina has enjoyed serving in this administration role since 2025. She grew up going to church and has loved finding various ways to serve throughout life. Elaina grew up in Morton where she met her husband Michael. They currently live in Groveland and have one son….

Justin Smith

Justin has lived in and around Mackinaw since the age of 12 and has worked for Caterpillar since 2001. He serves New Castle Bible Church through the Usher and Safety teams and is also involved in outreach efforts supporting missionaries partnered with the church. In the community, Justin coordinates the…

Gabe Birkey

Gabe, together with his wife Katie and kids, began attending New Castle in the fall of 2019. Gabe enjoys serving the church through music in the corporate worship services. He and Katie live on a small farm where they raise cows and laying hens. Gabe currently works at an ag…

Vinnie Weeks

Vinnie has attended New Castle Bible Church and been part of Rooted Students Ministries since 2020. He is currently part of the Maintenance Team and helps ready the facilities for services and events. He also works in the After School Program where he keeps the kids entertained while also helping…

Need a Helping Hand?

Welcome to “Helping Hands” – where our mission is to embody the spirit of service within our congregation. We’re a dedicated group of individuals, rooted in the principles of humble dependence on God and relational wholeness. Whether it’s fixing a leaky faucet, mowing the lawn, lending a hand with a…

Seth Swartzendruber

Seth joined New Castle staff in 2023 as the Director of Outreach and Discipleship. In 2025, he transitioned to Pastor of Student Ministries, overseeing children’s ministry, student ministry, and the young adult ministry. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2020 with a B.A. in Biblical Studies & Languages. He…