Bob and Karen moved to Omaha in 1997. They were married in 1974 and came to know the Lord in 1978. They have 3 children, Kimiko, Rob and Chris, as well as 2 granddaughters, Kalena and Annie. After retiring from the Air Force in 1999, Bob went to work as a Defense Contractor and is now working for Northrop Grumman.

Two verses which spoke mightly to Bob at different times in his life are found in Isaiah and Colossians. Isaiah 40:31 helped Bob see that he needed to learn a lot about patience and it continues to remind him of this need today. Colossians 3:23-24 helps Bob to keep his daily activities in perspective, no matter what he is called to do.

Dean grew up in southeastern South Dakota believing he was a Christian. After joining the military his works-oriented faith was challenged and he was given an understanding of the gospel for the first time. Through studies in the book of Hebrews and one-on-one discipleship, he was convicted of his lost state and by God’s grace alone placed his faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ for salvation.

Dean received his bachelor of science in nursing degree from South Dakota State University and his master’s degree in critical care nursing at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. After Dean’s first wife died he married Lori and they have three sons, Paul, Michael and Josh. Dean is the ministry leader for the church newsletter and for the deployment ministry. Dean works as a critical care nurse at the Veteran’s Hospital in Omaha.

Dean has been encouraged by the Psalms, particularly Psalm 145 that praises God for his extraordinary grace, wonderful mercy and unending love; and by James 1:2-4 for its instruction to persevere and endure regardless of what happens during this brief lifetime.

Matt Fudge came to Lincoln, Nebraska in the fall of 1997, professing to be a Christian. Pat Abendroth, then a college pastor, pointed out a lack of understanding of the gospel that kindled a personal interest in learning Scripture. It was then, during a study in the book of Romans, that Matt came to understand how Christ's life, death, and resurrection applied to him.

Matt works in sales, is married to wife Amy, and has two children, Madison and Caleb.

"My favorite verse is probably Romans 6:4 because of the way it quickly says, without question, that God's grace is a transforming grace. His pursuit of His own glory is infused in every work which He begins."

Robb Gottsch has served as Deacon at Omaha Bible Church since 1998. Born and raised in Omaha, Robb has lived here for most of his life. After spending two years in the Navy, Robb attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. It was at this time he came to know Jesus Christ.

Soon after,Robb accepted a job with the city of Omaha as a fire fighter and began attending Omaha Bible Church. Robb and his wife Angie met at UNL and married in 1994. They have four children: Peter, Benjamin, Noah and Ellie.It is Robb's motivation each day to know Christ and make Him known in all that he does.

Tyler and Rebecca moved to Omaha in 2000.  Recently married, they sought pre-marital counseling and in doing so confessed Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior for the first time.

Tyler works for a local investment firm and Rebecca is a stay-at-home mother to their four children.

Tyler leads the Music Ministry (with Pat Ribar) and Rebecca serves in Women's Ministries.It isTyler and Rebecca's passion to "excel still more" in everything they do.

Allyn Noradki came to Omaha in 1997 while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Allyn lives in Bellevue and works at Cable Services Group. During 5th grade Allyn understood that he was a sinner, that he needed to repent of his sin and trust the Lord Jesus Christ as the one who died in his place for his sins. Allyn began attending Omaha Bible Church a few years after arriving in Omaha when he visited the Christ on Campus group and was impressed by how they sought to glorify God and knew the Scriptures.

Allyn currently serves by leading the audio ministry at South Campus. He also assist with snow removal, and by using his truck in service to the church and individuals. Allyn can be found helping in every way possible with things like repairs to vehicles or appliances, construction projects, helping people move and other tasks like yard work and shoveling snow.

Pat is from the Quad City area of Iowa, which is where he met his wife Mary Jo. Pat and Mary Jo were married in 1988 and have two children, Michelle and David.

Pat turned his life over to Jesus Christ in 1990. Upon earning his masters degree in Music Education from the University of Iowa, Pat and family moved to Omaha. He currently is Vocal Music Director at Gretna High School.

Pat seeks to make worship of our Lord an important facet in everyone's life.

Keith is from Godfrey, Illinois just north of St. Louis Missouri.  Keith graduated from Ranken in St. Louis with a degree in Architecture/Engineering Keith grew up in the same neighborhood with his wife Karen.  They were married in 1986 and moved to Omaha shortly afterwards.  Keith and Karen have two daughters: Katelyn and Kelsie.

Keith trusted in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in the fall of 1997.  Keith says "Several verses that are always part of my testimony are Eph 2:8-10: 'For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;  not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.  For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.' and 2 Timothy 3:16-17:  'All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.' "  Keith is involved in several OBC ministries including heading up the Sound and Video ministry.