Staff
Penny Dugan, Director
I am the founder of New Jerusalem Missions. Everything we have had planned for The Dwelling Place we have pioneered and are ready to Show His Love to all those marginalized by society.
I have three amazing children who have married three amazing spouses and blessed me with 6 Grandchildren who are amazing (hope this isn’t just a grandma’s perspective). All who are grown up now (just about). I have been blessed to work WITH God and those He brings to partner with Him here at New Jerusalem Missions. Since He called me to start this work back in 1992, I had no idea where, what or how He was asking me to do this work but his faithfulness has been shown over and over.
Kerri Hurd, Office Administrator
I was born and raised right here in Newton, KS. I attended Cloud County Community College and after graduation, I moved to Loveland, Colorado. Like a lot of young people, I just wanted to have fun. I didn't "need" church. Praise God, he put praying people in my life.
I have the privilege of being the Office Administrator at New Jerusalem Missions. I have my hand in every aspect of the ministry whether it’s helping guests shop for groceries in our free grocery store, helping them choose clothes in our clothes closet, or showing them furniture. I occasionally help prepare and/or serve meals as well. Being present for all of this also makes it where I see miracles daily and witness God working among our residents and others we serve.
I started volunteering at NJM several years ago with a few of my friends by cooking a meal once a month. That turned into volunteering in the office once a week, which eventually led to being full-time staff in April of 2023
Zoe Galleher, Women's Sober Living Coordinator
I am the Grace Place and Mercy Manor coordinator. It is an honor to be part of such a wonderful organization. I started leading a 12-step meeting at NJM and it was about 6 months into the year when I overheard Penny wanting to start a transitional/sober living house for women.
That’s when I received my calling! God immediately compelled me to speak to Penny and ask to be involved in any way possible. My personal journey to God was impacted by a place very similar to Grace Place and is absolutely where I know God wants me to give back.
I'm getting the opportunity to share the love and grace of Jesus with women who have the same background as I do and I want nothing more than for them to be given the same freedom and inner peace that I have been given.
Sarah Walker-Goering, Facilities Coordinator
Sarah came on staff in July, 2024 as the facilities coordinator. Although she is new to the staff, she is not new to New Jerusalem Missions. She started working in the building 20+ years ago by pulling up flooring and leading youth groups in work projects. She is gifted and talented in many areas with construction, building, restoring, and pretty much anything that’s put in front of her.
Her passion for prayer and encouraging others in their walk with Christ is evident in her daily life, while ministering to the residents of NJM and those in the community who come to the mission.
Sarah enjoys singing in the choir at church, spending time with her husband and sons, their dog, cats and chickens. Sarah truly is a servant for Christ
Erin Wonders, Hospitality & Outreach Coordinator
My life started right here in the same building (formerly Axtell Christian Hospital) I'm serving in. After meeting Kerri & Zoe at a Women's Encounter and hearing about NJM, knowing my heart for missions, this sounded like a place I wanted to be.
I joined the staff of NJM in January of 2025. It's an honor to be called by God to serve our community, provide the needs to others and minister to the lost.
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
Acts 20:24
That's EXACTLY what I'm going to do!