Paul Cunningham of rural Pipestone is serving as our President. Paul has served 4 years. Paul leads our worship and prayer time at Noon on Tuesday and Thursday.  He is also the one that comes around and checks on the maintenance of the building.  Paul is our “jack of all trades” and helps us with anything we need.  His full time job is Cunningham Telephone, setting up phone systems for businesses and individuals.  Paul and Toni live on an acreage and have 3 married daughters and 6 grandchildren.
 

Ivan Vogel of rural Chandler is our Vice-President and has served on the Board for over 12 years.  He has a willing heart to serve and comes with a variety of gifts that benefits the board.  Ivan is part owner of VIP Floral and Garden Center in Slayton.  He is committed to meeting and helping with any construction we have here at ATLAS or emergency needs of a client.  Ivan is married to Amy and have 2 children.  We are so thankful for all Ivan and his family have done for ATLAS for so many years.

 

Lisa Hubers of rural Pipestone has served as Board Member for 3 years.  Lisa has an RN degree in nursing and is part time pastor in Jasper. Lisa and her husband, Bruce, are parents to 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Together they own a salvage yard and and used car dealership.
Lisa leads many Bible Studies and mentors many women.  She is a gift to our staff as she prays for us regularly.
Lisa is very gifted in sharing God’s Word and praying with people.
Lisa is also active with with Omega Life Christian Ministries to share in the ministry of Jesus Christ through preaching, teaching, and prayer ministry. What a beautiful compliment as a prayer warrior, mentor, and board member at ATLAS! We appreciate her so much and her leadership. 


 

We couldn't be more excited and grateful to welcome Jessie Vander Poel "on board" here at ATLAS for Life! God gave her a vision to begin Brave Mom's, which she led for over 6 years. Jessie has a heart for this ministry, and most importantly, a desire to serve the Lord in all she does!

Aundria Onken - Receptionist
Aundria and her husband, Mark, live in Pipestone and are parents to three boys with one recently married.
Aundria grew up in mission work with her parents and her love and heart for Christ carries through in all she does. This description would encompass both her and Mark as love is poured into their neighborhood, church, family, and of course, ATLAS.
Aundria is our "welcome" person at the front desk and keeps email contact up-to-date with "knee-mails" and putting love and personal touches in a great number of card greetings.
ATLAS is truly blessed through Aundria and all she does!

In the late 1990's while doing my first prison ministry service, I visited with an inmate who had a few months left of a 20-year sentence.  I asked him how many visits he had in those 20 years.  He said he had one visit.  That touched my heart and inspired me to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the hurting.
        We continued to do praise and worship services in prison and witnessed the Holy Spirit change people.  I felt the Lord's leading to mentor those new believers.  I worked at the South Dakota State Penitentiary for 2 years.  Also, I have worked with those addicted to drugs and alcohol in Marshall for the last 18 years at Project Turnabout.
       Murial and I farmed near Holland until our children were through high school.  We moved to Marshall in 2004 and lived there for 16 years.  I am now retired and we recently moved to Pipestone to be closer to family.
        We are blessed with 3 children, a daughter in Sioux Falls and sons in Pipestone and Edgerton and 9 grandchildren and we enjoy spending time with them.
        A meaningful passage for me for mentoring others is Paul's instruction while he was in prison.  This comes from Colossians 3:2-3, "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, and pray for us too that God may open a door for our message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ."

Judy has recently retired from 42 years of service at First Bank and Trust on Pipestone.  While employed there she filled various roles from a teller  to a mortgage loan officer.  She has been married to her husband, Bill, for 43 years.  They are members of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Pipestone, where Judy is one of the pianists.  The live on a dairy farm south of Pipestone.  They have 3 children and 7 grandchildren.  Wendy and her husband Travis Blankespoor live in Rock Valley, Iowa with their two boys, Eli and Jonah.  Jason and his wife Amy, live south of Pipestone, and have 3 girls, Alyssa, Lauren, and Hailey.  Lance and his wife Brittany live near Hawarden, Iowa with their daughter and son, Hazel and Bennett.  Judy enjoys spending time with family and gardening.  It was Judy’s desire after retiring to work at a Christian based organization.
 

Denise De Kam - Support Staff
I am Denise De Kam. I recently started working at ATLAS as a support person, with a focus on fundraising.
I was born, raised, and lived my entire life in SW Minnesota. My husband, Loren, and I currently live in Edgerton and have three grown daughters who are married. We have seven grandchildren, beautiful blessings!
I have been active in ministry throughout my life with a focus on youth, having worked in a school setting for over 25 years along with youth leader and children’s ministry director at our church.
Making connections with all ages and encouraging them in their faith walk has given me rewarding, exciting, and challenging experiences.
My favorite verses come from Ecclesiastes 3...there is a time for everything. God provides for us in so many ways. Being thankful for His grace, mercy, and love, and l love to share the joy that comes from knowing Him!
 I look forward to connecting with more individuals through ATLAS fundraising events along with the variety of community events. 
 

Roxie was born and raised by Edgerton on a farm. Roxie married Arv shortly after graduating from SWC. They were blessed with 2 children, Mindy and Matt.

 "I committed my life to the Lord at the age of 12 at a Bible Camp.  I have made many mistakes along the way but I am so thankful that "his mercies are new every morning." I am so thankful I was raised in a Christian home and have that foundation of being taught in His Word at home, church and school. I have been encouraged by many Godly mentors,  taught in Bible Studies and Christian events that encouraged me in my faith walk."

In 2014, Roxie began to volunteer on a regular basis at ATLAS and then was able to serve as director for 9 years. We are so thankful Roxie is available to offer encouragement and support, but the ultimate blessing - her continual prayers!

Roxie is so thankful for God allowing her to be a part of such a great ministry. "I have learned so much and am truly blessed!  Thank you Lord!"