Pastor Jayme Harvey grew up in Pleasantville, Iowa, where she met and married her best friend Josh.   In 2006 Jayme graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and Major in Applied Psychology from Bemidji State University.  Jayme then served Park Avenue Christian Church in Des Moines, Iowa as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries from 2006-2008.  Out of that experience, she attended seminary at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas where she earned a Master of Divinity Degree.  At Brite, she was presented an award as "a promising Disciples graduating senior" and a notable preaching scholarship.  While attending seminary, Jayme served as the Assistant Minister at University United Methodist Church from 2008-2010.  She was ordained into Christian ministry on September 25, 2011.

Pastor Jayme comes to East Lincoln Christian Church with a passion for preaching, mission, and bringing out the gifts and passion of other people.  Her favorite pastimes are spending time with people over coffee, painting, horse-back riding, and playing sports. 

Dr. Brian G. Hart has been ELCC's Director of Music Ministries since 2007.  Dr. Hart recently completed his Musical Conducting Doctorate at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. 

Dr. Hart also often serves in the pulpit for ELCC where he utilizes his previous theological training and wonderful sense of humor to provide inspirational and thought-provoking messages.