Josh Nelson - High School Minister
Josh started at UCC as a youth ministry volunteer in 1997, and has served as youth minister since 2001. He is married and has 3 awesome, crazy sons. He loves sports, losing himself in stories, and Chipotle. He also serves our 2019 graduate guys.
2019 GRADUATE LEADERS
Mary Bartlett
Mary is married to Ben, is a certified organizer, and is the lead Small Group Leader for our 2019 grads. (Youth Leader since 2017.)
Devra Harden
Devra is married and is a mom of 3 boys, has a passion for hosting people in her home, and loves being on stage in front of huge crowds. (Youth Leader since 2017).
12th GRADE LEADERS
Cole Wilson
Cole recently graduated from Manhattan Christian College and K-State. He is part of the team at Howie's Recycling but one day hopes to open a pet rescue operation. His favorite color is pink. He is married to Jenna, and is our lead Small Group Leader for Senior Guys. (Youth Leader since 2015.)
Josh Trost
Man, where can we start with this guy? He is a recent graduate from old faithful: Manhattan Christian College. With his newfound freedom, he is ready to take on the world. 2032 presidential election, here he comes! (Youth Leader since 2019.)
Hannah Coates
Hannah is a student at K-State and loves all things Pokemon. Want to play Pokemon Go with her? (Youth Leader since 2018.)
11th GRADE LEADERS
Jared Rogers
Jared is married to Allie and is an engineer who designs sewage systems. On crisp, fall mornings you won't be able to find him as he will be wearing camo and hiding out with his hunting dog, Kota. He is our lead Small Group Leader for Junior Guys. (Youth Leader since 2015).
Nathan Harden
Nathan is a student at Manhattan Christian College and a self-proclaimed YouTube addict. He loves laughing and being scared by Andy Cassel. (Youth Leader since 2016).
Jenna Wilson
Jenna is married to Cole and works at Manhattan Christian College in the Institutional Advancement department. While Cole definitely received the better end of this deal, we're still not sure what Jenna was thinking. She is our lead Small Group Leader for Junior Girls. (Youth Leader since 2016).
Ali Delort
Ali is a student at K-State studying early childhood education. She spends most of her time curling her hair. (Youth Leader since 2017).
Jessica Dixon
Jessica is a student at good ole Kansas State University. She loves learning about agriculture so, who knows, maybe one day she'll invent a new type of corn. She also takes care of one cute puppy! (Youth Leader since 2018.)
10th GRADE LEADERS
Ben Bartlett
Ben is married to Mary and works at Flint Hills Auto. He loves noodling in his spare time. (Youth Leader since 2017).
Tommy Brotton
In being a student at Manhattan Christian College, Tommy is the one we go to for all our extra-spiritual prayers. He loves Vines and sometimes he even wears a Supreme fanny pack. What a guy! (Youth leader since 2018.)
Holli Woodyard
Here we have another K-State student in her natural habitat: hanging out with high school students!. Being the joy that she is to have around, some of her hobbies include listening to Cyndi Lauper, singing along to her favorite christian band Demon Hunter, and going on strolls through the woods. (Youth Leader since 2018.)
Julia Johnson
Julia is a student at Manhattan Christian College. Some of her hobbies include pickleball, critiquing different types of Play-doh, and staring at a non-existing camera like Jim from the office. (Youth Leader since 2018.)
9th GRADE LEADERS
Andy Cassel
Andy works at Manhattan High School and has 3 precious daughters. He is a legend in the blog industry. You might find him out in the wild holding a crossbow. He is the lead Small Group Leader for the freshman guys. (Youth Leader since 2002.)
Matthias Brouk
Matthias is currently a student at K-State. He loves making dad jokes, watching classic movies (except for Apocalypse Now), and making plans to rule the world. He was a former middle school leader who decided he wanted to move up with his guys. (Youth Leader since 2016.)
Ellie Nicholson
Ellie is the Connections Coordinator here at UCC! She loves to watch tennis and even play it on occasion. Watch out Serena Williams, you have some competition! Ellie is our lead Small Group Leader for Freshman Girls. (Youth leader since 2019.)
Emily Ramsey
Emily is currently a student at K-State. She loves theater and music and, quite honestly, will probably win an Oscar in the future. Get your autographs while you still can! (Youth leader since 2019.)
Matthias Brouk
Matthias is currently a student at K-State. He loves making dad jokes, watching classic movies (except for Apocalypse Now), and making plans to rule the world. He was a former middle school leader who decided he wanted to move up with his guys. (Youth Leader since 2016.)
Ellie Nicholson
Ellie is the Connections Coordinator here at UCC! She loves to watch tennis and even play it on occasion. Watch out Serena Williams, you have some competition! Ellie is our lead Small Group Leader for Freshman Girls. (Youth leader since 2019.)
Emily Ramsey
Emily is currently a student at K-State. She loves theater and music and, quite honestly, will probably win an Oscar in the future. Get your autographs while you still can! (Youth leader since 2019.)
Ellie Nicholson
Ellie is the Connections Coordinator here at UCC! She loves to watch tennis and even play it on occasion. Watch out Serena Williams, you have some competition! Ellie is our lead Small Group Leader for Freshman Girls. (Youth leader since 2019.)
Emily Ramsey
Emily is currently a student at K-State. She loves theater and music and, quite honestly, will probably win an Oscar in the future. Get your autographs while you still can! (Youth leader since 2019.)
