Pastoral Staff
Barry Braun – Pastor
Since the beginning of our launch as a church we have been experiencing the favor of God in marvelous ways. Our proactive stance is very much in step with our God, who is always pursuing us. This is a church with a mission. I am delighted to partner with such a vibrant fellowship as the Pastor.” – Barry Braun
Barry has been ordained in the Christian Missionary Alliance since 1986. He has served churches in Minnesota and here in Oregon, as well as beginning his ministry with Youth for Christ in 1978. He has been married to his bride, Wendy, for over 25 years and they have four children. As the Senior Pastor of the church he uses his gifts of teaching, shepherding and leadership to express the vision of our church to reap a harvest for God. He has said “The greatest thing about serving the Lord at New Harvest is the continued anticipation that God is going to do something new and exciting in our midst.” This has been true for our first 2 1/2 years and will continue to be so.
Contact Barry Braun: 503.763.6911
barry@newharvestch.org
Steve Entz – Associate Pastor of Discipleship
Associate Pastor Steve Entz began serving at New Harvest in August of 2004. Pastor Steve started his ministry at Dayspring Fellowship, where he served for ten years as Pastor of Adult Ministry. In October of 2001 he worked for a period of time as Senior Pastor at Coast Hills Community Church in McMinnville. Steve grew up in Brazil, where his parents served the Lord as missionaries.
Even though Steve is visually impaired, his greatest delight is to meet new people and encourage them forward through the joys and trials of life. He and his wife, Carol, have been married for over 25 years and have three grown children.
Contact Steve Entz: 503.763.6911
steve@newharvestch.org
Perry Webb – Associate Pastor of Care
“Having the highest confidence in the authority and relevance of the Word of God, I have a passion for sharing God’s truth with others in an understandable and practical manner. I am thankful to be able to serve as part of New Harvest’s ministry team where I may utilize my teaching, helping, and pastoral gifts.” – Perry Webb
Perry was ordained in 1982 by the Christian and Missionary Alliance. He has served churches in Washington, California and Oregon. Perry has been involved with various ministries (Navigators, Campus Crusade, Evangelism Explosion and World Vision) and has been an adjunct faculty member at Corban College since 1996.
Perry & Sue were married in 1968 and have three married sons. Perry’s hobbies and interests: gardening, biblical archaeology, astronomy, creation science, cross-country skiing, carpentry, hiking and backpacking, sailing, fishing, tinkering on the piano and scripture song writing.
Contact Perry Webb: 503.763.6911
Perry@newharvestch.org
Shane Lutton – Worship Director
Shane leads the worship ministry at New Harvest. He has a passion for music, people, and the Lord. He uses his gifts to give direction to the congregation during our Sunday morning worship services and other special events.
Contact Shane at: Shane@newharvestch.org
Chad Harvey – Youth Pastor
Chad came on staff at New Harvest in 2007 after serving our youth with his wife, Jessica, for many years in a volunteer position. Chad and Jessica have been married since August of 2005 and have a passion for serving the Lord together.
Chad is a gifted speaker and loves to encourage people to grow in their faith. You can usually find him near a ping pong table taking on all challengers or connecting with students and parents around the city.
Contact Chad Harvey: 503.507.3516
chad@newharvestch.org

