Our Team

We believe that God makes use of our differences in order to make us a stronger and more well rounded team. Check out our staff below!

Derek Olsen

Derek and his family have been a part of NTCC for 8 years. In that time, he has led our congregation with a sincere and determined heart as both a passionate and humble leader. As he and his family look to the future, they will be leaving the Church on Hilton Road to pursue their next calling at the end of May 2026.

Senior Pastor

Malachi Scott

Malachi and his family moved from Joplin, MO, to Keokuk to join the work God is doing here. They are eager to continue investing in our student ministry, assuming leadership over all children’s ministry responsibilities beginning May of 2026.

Student Ministry Pastor

Family Life Director

Dawn Farris

Ms. Dawn has been with New Testament for over two deacdes and loves what God calls her to do! Throughout the last year, Ms. Dawn has been transitioning out of her children’s ministry role and into an administrative role for NTCC. In addition, she serves as principal at Keokuk Christian Academy.

Office Administrator

Gaby Berry

Gaby (Gah-bee) joined the NTCC staff in 2025. She possesses a background as a translator as well as being a long-term administrator for a local library. Gaby has a welcoming heart, and looks forward to greeting those who come to our offices.

Team Opening

Position: Senior Minister 

Location: New Testament Christian Church, Keokuk, IA 

Employment Type: Full-Time 

About NTCC: New Testament Christian Church (NTCC) has approximately two hundred members and more than fifty- years of service to the community. Our mission is to create a community of believers who are brought along the "Believe, Belong, and Become" path to discipleship. We seek to lead non-Christians to Christ (Believe), engage them in community (Belong), and help them to become mature followers of Christ (Become). 

We are searching for a leader with an evident passion for people, a strong desire to move the church forward, and a proven skill set in the development and implementation of purpose, mission, vision, values, and practical ministry. Our future leader should be eager and able to organize our people in unified alignment with our core values. We will ask him to develop ministries that attract newcomers, disciple believers, and equip lay leadership. He should be excited to help others develop their affinity for service and energized by pastoral ministry. 

Position Overview:

  1. Primary Function: Provide organizational and spiritual leadership to NTCC 

  2. Ministry Focus: Organize teams to meet specific needs within the church and community 

  3. Preaching: Serves as the primary voice of the church and our main speaker Reports to: NTCC Elders 

Personal Qualifications:

  1. Loves God, loves people, and loves the Church 

  2. Leads by example, particularly with regard to his family and spiritual life 

  3. Communicates and leads well with a highly developed set of skills, abilities, and giftings 

Experience Qualifications:

  1. Five years of ministry experience 

  2. Three years of managing staff 

  3. Leadership experience over sizeable projects 

Education  Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor's Degree from a Restoration Movement Bible College OR

  2. Bachelor's Degree (any) and four years of ministry experience within our Brotherhood 

Interested candidates should submit their resume, application, and philosophy of ministry to ntcckeokuk@gmail.com