harvest leadership
The staff and leadership here at Harvest Church is comprised of men and women who love,
care and pray for every single person in the church. If you have any questions for any of our leadership,
feel free to reach out and email the church office roundedemail
Jeff had an encounter with Jesus while working as a DJ at rock station in 1993 that changed his life forever. Jeff began preaching in 1996, then going to the nations in 1999 with an emphasis on going to unreached tribes in West Africa and India where he had seen many come to Christ, many healings and miracles. He has been to 30 countries so far bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ and seeing many lives changed by His love and power! His heart is for people to encounter Jesus, His love and power, & for them to walk out their purpose and destiny. Jeff came on as Lead Pastor at Harvest Church in April 2016.
He is married to Sherry (over 30yrs!). They have 3 children, 8 grandchildren, and one great grandson! He is an unashamed coffee snob, loves the outdoors (especially the ocean!), lives by the concept of WHY NOT!
Also, Jeff and his Golden Retriever - Henry, are a Certified Pet Therapy Team that bring a lot of comfort, joy, and smiles to people who are struggling, feeling anxious, or have been through a traumatic event.
German Ricca
Associate Pastor
German Ricca was born and raised in Cordoba, Argentina. He is married to his sweetheart Karina, and they have two children: Fiorella and Giuliano. At the age of 15, he had a personal encounter with Jesus Christ that dramatically changed his life forever. As time passed, an all-consuming passion arose and he decided to answer God's call to become a pastor and work in missions. He served as a youth pastor for nine years and then he became the Associate Pastor at Ministerio La Gracia de Cristo, in Argentina. He served there for 17 years. In the meantime, he has planted an international missionary organization in Argentina called “Christ for the City International Argentina,” which focuses mainly on urban missions. That ministry still has a significant impact on the central and northern parts of the country. By God's grace, he has been able to travel to many countries, teaching, preaching, and mobilizing the Church to fulfill the Great Commission for more than 18 years. He is also an active member of various global organizations focused on leadership and God's mission. In addition to his other endeavors, he is also involved in the Global Leadership Team of MentorLink International, Pastor Mentoring International Network, and serves as the GProCentral Team facilitator for RREACH. He currently resides in Omaha, USA, where he serves as associate pastor at Harvest Church Omaha. He is completing his Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership at Bakke Graduate University in Dallas, Texas.
Brad Klaassen
Brad Klaassen is married to Kristin and has four children: Isabelle, Liam, Ellie, and Luke. Brad works in the HVAC industry as a sales engineer and serves Harvest Church on several ministry teams. His heart is to see the body of Christ serve each other in love and unity. Served as an elder for Harvest for two years.
Dave Steinacher
Dave gave his heart to the Lord in 6th grade. He has been attending ANC/Harvest Church since it first started meeting at Millard South High School. He has been involved in the Fresh Start Ministry since 2005. He married Sallie in May 2015. Dave has four children; Jennie, Craig, and Brett. Lisa, his youngest daughter, went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2018 after a fight with cancer. He has 4 step-children Tyler, Austin, Ryan, and Katelynn. Dave retired in 2017 from Union Pacific Railroad after 40 years. He has a Construction Management degree with a minor in Business from UNL. Dave is an Evangelist/Teacher, and would consider it a privilege to serve Jesus and His body of believers at Harvest Church as an Elder.
Tom Bolig
Randy Brown
Youth Director
Children's Director
Judy Anderson and Karina Ricca
Sherry Kaiser
Sandy Hawes
Greg Litchfield
Kim Perkins
Hospitality
Dean Tonack
