Our Leaders

Passageway Church is a community full of people who love Jesus and where Biblical truth is preached!

-Mona Neuvirth

Our staff

Tim Kroeker

Lead Pastor

Tim came to serve at PassageWay after more than two decades planting churches cross-culturally in Italy, most recently on the island of Sicily. Out on the mission field, Tim developed a passion for team-based ministry, so he enjoys facilitating PassageWay staff and collaborating with lay leadership. Tim is also committed to the effective communication of God’s Word and holds a Masters of Divinity degree from Moody Theological Seminary.

In his free time, Tim likes to listen to podcasts and read. He's also an avid baseball fan, especially the St. Louis Cardinals.

Tim is married to Amee who he met while at college in Omaha. They have four adult children, two of whom are married. Tim and Amee enjoy morning jogs together and drinking cappuccino. They also like exploring hiking trails and playing board games.

When you visit PassageWay Church you’ll find Tim in the foyer after the service. He’d love to meet you.

Curtis Isaacson

Worship Pastor/Elder

Curtis Isaacson serves as Worship & Associate Pastor. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in instrumental & vocal education and worked as a choral conductor for 9 years before entering ministry vocationally. He’s led worship since 1998 and has a passion for “homemade worship by handmade people” (to use a phrase from his favorite worship band, Rend Collective). He enjoys pairing today's latest technology with unique and often homemade instruments within the worship experience, many of which reflect the way God remakes & uses us in surprising ways that defy who we were, for His glory.

Pastor Curt has been married since 2002 to his wife Megan, who serves PassageWay in women’s ministry and the media arts. They have two adventurous kids and love to create, drink coffee, hike, snowshoe, kayak, and explore God’s creation as a family.

Cheryl Penner

Office Administrator

Cheryl Penner earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Grace University, and worked for 8 years as an Administrative Assistant with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, prior to 20 years raising 4 children while doing part-time clerical and legal work from home. Cheryl desires for others to know and understand the immeasurable love and care that God has for them, and for every detail of their lives.

Cheryl and her husband Dan have been married since 1991, and love spending time with their children camping, playing board games, and laughing together.

Heidi Wood

Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Heidi Wood is delighted to serve as PassageWay Church’s Children’s Ministry Coordinator. She has a heart for ministering not only to the needs and spiritual growth of children but also caring for the entire family. She has worked with children in multiple capacities over the past six years, including being a Preschool Teacher. She also has a passion for dogs and horses and has experience in the veterinary field, having assisted both small animal and equine veterinarians.

In addition to spending time with her family, Heidi loves being outdoors as much as possible with her Yellow Labrador, riding horses, and jet skiing at the lake.