Pastor Jeremiah Krieger
Senior Pastor
Jeremiah began his journey at Liberty University, where he pursued a nursing degree
with the goal of using it to open doors for mission work in a variety of international settings. He earned his B.S. in Nursing in 2003, followed by a Master of Arts in Religion in 2006. Sensing a call to pastoral ministry, Jeremiah went on to attend Dallas Theological Seminary, graduating with a Th.M. in 2012.
He served as a Senior Pastor in Colorado for five years, where he faithfully led and shepherded the church community.
Jeremiah has been married to his wife, Samantha, for 19 years. The two met while in seminary and have served side-by-side in ministry ever since. Samantha is a part-time writer and photographer, and she also serves as a substitute teacher at Mesilla Valley Christian School. Together, they are raising four children: John (16), Rebekah (14), Hannah (12), and Will (11).
In his spare time, Jeremiah enjoys a good cup of espresso, spending time with his St. Bernard, Chance, and hiking in the great outdoors.
Jeremiah's objective is:
"To honor God and love people by sharing my spiritual gifting, knowledge, and pastoral skillset within the local church and greater cultural context for the purpose of connecting people to the life-changing love of Jesus Christ and calling believers toward deeper devotion to the Gospel mission."
with the goal of using it to open doors for mission work in a variety of international settings. He earned his B.S. in Nursing in 2003, followed by a Master of Arts in Religion in 2006. Sensing a call to pastoral ministry, Jeremiah went on to attend Dallas Theological Seminary, graduating with a Th.M. in 2012.
He served as a Senior Pastor in Colorado for five years, where he faithfully led and shepherded the church community.
Jeremiah has been married to his wife, Samantha, for 19 years. The two met while in seminary and have served side-by-side in ministry ever since. Samantha is a part-time writer and photographer, and she also serves as a substitute teacher at Mesilla Valley Christian School. Together, they are raising four children: John (16), Rebekah (14), Hannah (12), and Will (11).
In his spare time, Jeremiah enjoys a good cup of espresso, spending time with his St. Bernard, Chance, and hiking in the great outdoors.
Jeremiah's objective is:
"To honor God and love people by sharing my spiritual gifting, knowledge, and pastoral skillset within the local church and greater cultural context for the purpose of connecting people to the life-changing love of Jesus Christ and calling believers toward deeper devotion to the Gospel mission."
Michael Dean
Worship Leader
Michael has served as a lay pastor for over 20 years before coming to First Evangelical Free. During that time he worked in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, mainly in United Methodist and Disciple of Christ congregations. He was responsible for a variety of ministry teams including worship, music, technology, youth, hospitality, and pastoral care.
Additionally, he taught for 17 years in public education as a choir director. He began that experience in Roswell, New Mexico, at Goddard High School before moving to Texas where he worked in several different south and east Texas schools and at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Michael has been married to Kim for almost 40 years and they have seven children, Leighanne, Jordan and Will, Nate and Shelby, Olivia, and Philip, adding two from marriage. He enjoys playing music, hiking, working outside, walking every day with his wife, Kim, and making and eating anything with flour.
Michael likes to say, “I thank God every day for the gift of repentance that makes us able to align with the God of creation”, and he "desires to know God and make Him known through the person of Jesus."
Additionally, he taught for 17 years in public education as a choir director. He began that experience in Roswell, New Mexico, at Goddard High School before moving to Texas where he worked in several different south and east Texas schools and at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Michael has been married to Kim for almost 40 years and they have seven children, Leighanne, Jordan and Will, Nate and Shelby, Olivia, and Philip, adding two from marriage. He enjoys playing music, hiking, working outside, walking every day with his wife, Kim, and making and eating anything with flour.
Michael likes to say, “I thank God every day for the gift of repentance that makes us able to align with the God of creation”, and he "desires to know God and make Him known through the person of Jesus."
Broc Dubois
Youth Ministry Intern
Broc has attended First Evangelical Free Church for most of his life. Broc enjoys both indoor and outdoor activities and is passionate about marine life, especially seals. Broc is a student at New Mexico State University and is heavily involved in Cru, formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ as a student leader. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s in Linguistics, Broc is interested in exploring different avenues of full-time ministry post-graduation. Broc is passionate about Jesus and connecting people to Him.
Elliot Bergsagel
Elder
Elliot grew up in a in Malta, Montana where he attended a Lutheran Brethren church
with his parents. Having an interest in music and science, he attended Seattle Pacific
University where he met Carolyn who played clarinet with him in college band. They
were married after he graduated with a BS in Engineering Science. They came to Las
Cruces where he earned an MSEE while working part-time at White Sands Missile
Range (WSMR) for the Physical Science Laboratory. He began work in civil service at
WSMR, earning an in-service PhD from NMSU, and retired from the U. S. Army
Research Laboratory after 43 years. He now works as a part-time consultant for PSL.
Elliot and his wife Carolyn became charter members of the First Evangelical Free
Church in April 1971. He has served in the church as a deacon, worship leader, trustee,
Sunday School teacher, youth sponsor, treasurer, Christian Education director, choir
director, and elder. He has also served on the boards of Las Cruces Gospel Rescue
Mission and Mesilla Valley Christian School for over 20 years each.
Elliot has been married to his wife, Carolyn, for 57 years. They have three children,
Jonathan, Sonja, and Andre, and twelve grandchildren. Elliot enjoys singing and playing
music on guitar, and now to a lesser extent on mandolin, clarinet, and piano. He also is
an avid reader, an electronic hobbyist, and has a vicarious interest in amateur radio
(W5TLF).
Some of Elliot favorite scripture passages are Psalm 139, Romans 8, and Philippians 2.
A verse that has followed him through life is 1 Samuel 12:24, “But be sure to fear the
LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has
done for you.” “Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.”
(Psalm 34:3)
with his parents. Having an interest in music and science, he attended Seattle Pacific
University where he met Carolyn who played clarinet with him in college band. They
were married after he graduated with a BS in Engineering Science. They came to Las
Cruces where he earned an MSEE while working part-time at White Sands Missile
Range (WSMR) for the Physical Science Laboratory. He began work in civil service at
WSMR, earning an in-service PhD from NMSU, and retired from the U. S. Army
Research Laboratory after 43 years. He now works as a part-time consultant for PSL.
Elliot and his wife Carolyn became charter members of the First Evangelical Free
Church in April 1971. He has served in the church as a deacon, worship leader, trustee,
Sunday School teacher, youth sponsor, treasurer, Christian Education director, choir
director, and elder. He has also served on the boards of Las Cruces Gospel Rescue
Mission and Mesilla Valley Christian School for over 20 years each.
Elliot has been married to his wife, Carolyn, for 57 years. They have three children,
Jonathan, Sonja, and Andre, and twelve grandchildren. Elliot enjoys singing and playing
music on guitar, and now to a lesser extent on mandolin, clarinet, and piano. He also is
an avid reader, an electronic hobbyist, and has a vicarious interest in amateur radio
(W5TLF).
Some of Elliot favorite scripture passages are Psalm 139, Romans 8, and Philippians 2.
A verse that has followed him through life is 1 Samuel 12:24, “But be sure to fear the
LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has
done for you.” “Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.”
(Psalm 34:3)
