meet the New life Team
Josh and Lindsay Dryer
LEAD PASTOR
Josh joined the New Life staff in April 2024 as Associate Lead Pastor. In October, 2024 he became Lead Pastor of Kenai New Life.
Josh and Lindsay were born and raised in Oklahoma and have three children: Nora, Zeke, and Halle.
Josh, a graduate of Central Bible College, brings a wealth of experience to his role. He has served on staff at various churches across the country, including Missouri, Florida, Fairbanks, Alaska, and, most recently, Oklahoma, honing his skills and deepening his understanding of the church's role in the world today.
Josh is ordained, and Lindsay is certified with the Assemblies of God. They're passionate about apprenticeship to Jesus, spiritual formation, the local church, and Alaska! They love specialty coffee, family adventures outdoors, and spending time in community with others.
Matthew Peters
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Matthew joined the staff at New Life in June 2025, where he leads the worship ministry and assists with adult spiritual formation.
Originally from Juneau, Alaska, Matthew met his wife Joanna there, and together they have two children—Naomi and Shepherd. He began serving in worship and youth ministry early on, stepping into pastoral ministry in 2016. Over the past nine years, Matthew has served as a youth pastor and associate pastor at two churches in Alaska, developing a wide range of skills that go well beyond music and into the heart of church ministry.
Matthew is a certified minister with the Assemblies of God. He is passionate about leading worship that draws people into God’s presence and creates space for the Holy Spirit to move. He loves helping people live more like Jesus—and he has a deep love for Alaska! In his free time, you’ll find him enjoying coffee, good food, running, and quality time with others.
Colby and Brooke Entzminger
NEXTGEN PASTORS
Colby and Brooke Entzminger joined New Life staff in July 2024 with the privilege of overseeing students from birth through high school. Colby grew up in South Dakota and Brooke in Arkansas. They met during college at Evangel University and have been married since May of 2023.
Both were raised in the church and were taught to serve from a young age. Colby and Brooke graduated with ministry degrees that focus on Children’s and Family ministry. Brooke has served as Children’s pastor for almost two years, and Colby interned at a church for three years. Brooke has also been licensed with the Assemblies of God since 2021 and both have had amazing opportunities to be trained by nationally recognized leaders in youth and kids’ ministry.
They are passionate about giving kids and students opportunities to grow their relationship with God through discipleship. They want to empower and equip the family to walk with Christ holistically. Together they enjoy exploring the outdoors, trying new foods, and spending time with friends. Brooke spends her free time baking, while Colby is likely found reading or writing.
