Chris & Lanette Puccini are the youth pastors of IMPACT, and have been with us since June of 2004.

Personal Bio

Name: Chris Puccini or PC
Age: 33
Wife’s Name: Lanette
Children: Juliana (6), Ryan (3-1/2), & baby Puccini due in February 2008
Favorite Color: January to September - Blue. September to December - camouflage
Favorite Quote: “One hundred per cent of the shots you don’t take don’t go in.” –Wayne Gretzky
Favorite Pastimes: Hunting, racquetball, great books, and listening to good music
Favorite Band(s): Jeremy Camp, David Crowder Band, Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin, Hillsong United
Interesting Fact About You: I grew up as a PK – Pastor’s Kid – and I have four brothers and two sisters.
Most embarrassing moment: Singing Carman’s “The Resurrection Rap” at youth convention when I was 16 in front of hundreds of my peers. (It was cool back then, but now… yikes!)
Recent Testimony: The Husker's got a new head coach who sounds Italian. Go Bo Pelini!
Ambitions: Get my Master’s degree. Black bear, Elk, and Caribou bow hunts.
Favorite TV Show: 24, Survivor Man, & the NFL
Education Level: Graduated from North Central University in Minneapolis.
Sports Observations: Are the Corn Huskers high school or college?
Best thing about working with young people: There’s nothing like working with young people who have a desire to grow. Seeing the light come on and watching them take steps towards their destiny… that’s the stuff!
Favorite Youth Group Moment: Germany/Holland missions trip, summer 2006, mini-van rental on the Autobahn… that’s all I can really say about it.
Favorite Impact Events: Spring break Ski Retreat, Christmas talent show, Illustrated Sermons & Lunch Run!

Personal Bio

Name: Lanette Puccini
Age: 31
Husband's Name: Married to PC for 11 years.
My Children are Awesome: Juliana is 6 and loves to perform. She is artistic and smart! Ryan is 3. He loves trains, the color green and likes to play computer games. Baby #3 coming February '08 enjoys giving me heartburn.
Education: Graduated from North Central University, majored in Elementary Education.
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Quote: "When you open the door, don't hit the car next to you." “Cream rises to the top”
Things I Love: Scrapbooking, watching movies, hanging out, eating out, half-price appetizers, talking, laughter.
Things I do not Love: Someone else‘s dirty dishes, my alarm clock, things that break.
Favorite Bands: David Crowder Band, MercyMe, Jeremy Camp
Favorite Movies: Wizard of Oz and Nacho Libre
Favorite TV Shows: Lost, Prison Break, King of Queens, Hannah Montana
Favorite Cartoon Character: Curious George
Most Visited Website: www.webkinz.com
Favorite Thing About Teenage Girls: How much they love to eat!
Favorite Thing about Youth Ministry: Finding and watching a teenager who will take a risk, step up above the average, and love Jesus with their life.
Favorite Youth Group Events: Lunch Run, Dinner Theater, Ski Retreat

Personal Bio

Name: Beth Brand
Age: Old Enough
Husband’s Name: Dewayne
Children: Yes, 3 Stepchildren & 1 Daughter. All of them are grown & out of the house….for now!
Role at Impact: Youth Department Secretary
Favorite Color: Burgundy
Favorite Quote: “This too shall pass”
Favorite Pastimes: Being Creative
Favorite Cartoon Character: Ducky from “The Land Before Time”
Interesting Fact About You: I used to compete in Horsemanship competitions at area rodeos.
Uninteresting Fact: I played the tuba in Jr. High Band.
Recent Testimony: Never, never start a remodeling project just before the holidays.
Most Reviled Music Style: Rap/Hip Hop
Favorite TV Show: Alias/CSI
Education Level: Community College/Accounting
Humorous Moment: Thinking I was in the presence of “The Miss Universe” at the local Subway sandwich shop, until my best friend reminded me that it was Halloween that day.
Knowledge of Sports: Spelled “s p o r t s”.
Knowledge of Cars: They are EXPENSIVE!
Most Regrettable Moment: Not listening MORE to my parents and elders when I was younger, because now I understand they REALLY DID KNOW what they were talking about!
Coolest thing about working with PC: He’s AWESOME! (and he’s not paying me to say that). He’s patient and forgiving and truly cares for those he shepherds.