Our staff

Pastor Chase obeyed God's call to become the Senior Pastor of New Day Church of the Nazarene in December of 2014. Prior to that, he served as the Youth Pastor at Lake Overholser Church of the Nazarene for 6 years.

Chase received a BA Degree in Pastoral Leadership and a Master's Degree in Mass Communications in 2015. He was also ordained in May of 2015.

Chase and his wife, Abby, met at SNU and have been married since November of 2004. They have 2 children: Hudson and Olivia. When they aren't at the church, they enjoy spending time with family, vacations to Branson, golfing, fishing and OU games.

It is his prayer that with God’s leading, New Day will be able to reach the community of Surrey Hills, Piedmont, and Northwest Oklahoma City.

Originally a charter member of New Day in 2014, Justin has returned to serve as the Youth Pastor alongside his wife Taylor.  He graduated  SNU with a Pastoral Theology degree in 2017.  "My hope is to introduce youth to Jesus and build a foundation for them to grow their faith." - Pastor Justin

"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by Him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the Word of Truth."  -2 Timothy 2:15 NRSV

Blake began leading worship for his youth group while in the 8th grade. He regularly played on Sunday mornings and was a part of many worship teams during his time as a youth student. During that time, he found a calling to serve God and the church through music ministry.  Blake has been helping lead worship and has been a member at New Day since the church began in 2014. He has been serving as the Worship Leader at New Day since 2018.  He graduated from SNU with a degree in Business Administration. Blake is married to his wife, Riley. They are expecting their first child in February 2024.

"Be as least distracting towards God's will as possible." - Blake Kalman

Brenda has been married to Bill since 1986, and they have two grown sons, Aaron and Andrew. Brenda has been with New Day from the beginning and has been working as the Administrative Assistant since 2015. Her normal day to day responsibilities include accounts payable, creating graphics, announcement & activities slides for Sunday morning services, and purchasing all the supplies for the church.

"As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God."
Psalm 42:1

Amber has been with New Day since it was established in 2014. She graduated from SNU in 2013 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Amber has two children named Casen and Everly. “My goal is to show all the kids that walk through our door the love of Jesus Christ.” - Miss Amber
 
“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” 1 John 4:16

Miss Dianna is a “momma” to everyone at New Day. She has been with us from the start in 2014. She has three children: Cody, Crystal and Amber, along with 4 grandchildren: Audree, Casen, Jaxon and Everly. Momma Dianna loves our New Day babies, and our babies love her.
 
“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9.