Sarah Newby
Sarah leads Women’s Ministry at New Crossing. She is extremely passionate about women living their lives in freedom (Galatians 5:1). Having lived most of her life covered in shame and deception, she has experienced true freedom in these areas because of Christ, and her greatest joy is seeing other women experience this same freedom.
Sarah and her husband have one son and daughter-in-law. She loves being outside, digging in her garden, reading a good book or sitting by the campfire.
Dawn Karels
Dawn believes in living life with authenticity before God and with others. One of her greatest strengths in ministry lies in relationships and she is a part of our discipleship team here at NCC. Her heart of compassion has led her through various areas of ministry including worship team, outreach, evangelism, youth ministry, and women’s ministry. She loves to come along side the brokenhearted and be the hands and feet of Jesus to others.
Dawn enjoys spending time with her young daughter Zoe and husband Dustin and their snuggly pooch Ruby at their home in Sun Prairie. She also loves to sing, draw, and grab coffee with her friends & family in her spare time.
Kim C.
From a young age, God gave Kim a passion for connecting with women- especially the searching, lost, or marginalized. Spending several years overseas and then back again, she has a heart for the nations, and a longing to come alongside mothers and families in their faith, no matter their background.
Kim and her husband have four young, beautiful children. When she’s not chasing the littles around, you can find her working on a design project, drawing, cooking, enjoying the outdoors, or occasionally learning a new language.
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” -Eph 2:10
Karen Stewart
Karen has been described by others as a woman who is spiritually flexible and this has allowed her to grow and change as she pursues Jesus. After giving her life to Jesus wholeheartedly in college, Karen has stepped into serving Jesus in many different capacities. She led Outreach Ministry for several years because she has always had a heart for the nations. She currently serves with her administrative gifts as the church secretary and leads the Worship Ministry as God has been growing her voice and leadership! Karen felt God calling her to serve in the Women’s Ministry in addition to her other roles, because she has a heart to help women live their lives in freedom, which allows them to worship Jesus fully. She is married, with 3 beautiful young daughters and her greatest joy is seeing her girls develop their own love for Jesus. For fun, Karen loves to be outdoors, read, and try new coffees.