WALLY LOWMAN

Wally Lowman, our Lead Minister, is originally from Canton, Ohio.  He and his wife, Stephanie, have been with us at South since 2001.  Wally has a passion for helping our church worship God with everything they are. He oversees our SEEK ministry.  His life goal is to help people to live out every moment and every breath of their lives as worship to God. 

Wally earned a Bachelors of Religious Education degree from Great Lakes Christian College in Lansing, Michigan, and a Master of Divinity degree from Emmanuel Christian Seminary in Johnson City, Tennessee. 

Wally and Stephanie have one daughter, Hannah Grace. Wally enjoys the outdoors, golf, computers, music, and spending time with family and friends. He is also passionate about great coffee!

WALTER NEUENSCHWANDER

Walter Neuenschwander serves as our Teaching & Small Groups Minister. He has been on our staff since 2015. Walter and his wife, Jamie, are originally from Michigan and attended Great Lakes Christian College and Michigan State University. Prior to coming to SLCC the Neuenschwanders served at Lane Christian Church near Clinton, Illinois. During that time they each completed degrees at Lincoln Christian Seminary with Walter earning a Master of Divinity degree and Jamie earning a Master of Arts in Counseling.

Walter and Jamie have three kids. Their family enjoys outdoor activities, and can often be found somewhere fishing, camping, cutting wood, or taking care of their pets – ducks, chickens, and a dog named Luna.

Walter’s ministry focuses communicating truth from God’s word in an approachable way, as well as on connecting people in small groups. He believes that we all were created to live in community with our Creator and with each other.

ERIC Sheldon

Born and raised in Lansing, Eric Sheldon serves as our Youth Minister here at SLCC. He attended Holt Public Schools through his youth and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology and Youth Ministry from Great Lakes Christian College in 2018. Eric got connected to SLCC through our High School Ministry, Modified, where he has been serving as a volunteer since 2013.

Eric met his wife, Chelsea, through being a part of our college age ministry, Thrive, which they helped launch. They got married in summer of 2019 and have two dogs, Ronin and Rae, whom they love. Eric enjoys the nerdier things in life like board games, video games, and Dungeons & Dragons. He also enjoys being creative through other activities such as writing, graphic design, and cooking. He and Chelsea love to host their friends and family at their house for game nights and small group meetings. They love to camp and be in nature as well.

Habacuc Diaz

Habacuc Diaz serves as our Creative Arts and SERVE Minister.

Habacuc and his wife, Liz, have three young adult children, Yael, Matias, and Tomas.

Greta McCartney Briere

Greta McCartney Briere serves as our Children’s Minister and has been on our staff since 2022. Greta and her husband, Kevin, have attended SLCC since 2009. Greta earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development from Michigan State University. She believes children are not just the next generation, but an important part of the church right now. She enjoys providing opportunities for families to share their faith with their children in ways that empower them and help them embrace the rest and freedom of Christ.

Greta and Kevin have two children. Greta enjoys reading, walks in nature, and crafting. She is originally from Ishpeming, Michigan and enjoys taking trips back to the UP with Kevin and their kids to visit family, Lake Superior, and the stars.

JENNIFER BATDORFF

Jennifer has been serving as our Office Administrator since April 2013. She is married to Dan, who grew up at South and now serves as one of our Elders and a member of the Finance team. Dan and Jennifer were married at South in 2003 in the cozy Fireside Room, and they live in Mason with their two young adult sons, Christian and Jonathan.

Jennifer’s heart for hospitality shines through in her love for cooking and her dedication to the Funeral Dinner ministry, which she has lead since 2010. On Sunday mornings, you’ll often find her in her office hosting and engaging with our online community. Jennifer also pours into the next generation as a small group leader and teacher for our High School Ministry, Modified, and as a mentor to two amazing young adults.

When Jennifer and her family aren’t serving, they thrive in the great outdoors, enjoying off-the-grid adventures. With plenty of stories to share from past trips—and dreams of future ones—Jennifer is always ready for the next journey!

Hannah Lowman

Hannah was practically born and raised at this church. She’s a preacher’s kid (Wally is her dad), and she grew up going through the Children’s Ministry here at South. She’s volunteered for years but has officially been part of the Fellowship program (the SLCC Fellowship is a 4-year program where South partners with GLCC to provide schooling and ministry experience for ministry minded students) since 2022. As an intern, she spends most of her time being an extra pair of hands for whomever.

Most of Hannah’s hobbies include art and music. She loves creating and sharing her work with others. She makes a mean friendship bracelet and would love to show you how to make one. Hannah plays guitar, piano, ukulele, cajon, marimba, and can sing a little.