About New Song

Kurt was born in Crookston, MN is 1968 and enjoys sports, hunting and fishing but most of all his family including the church family. In 1989, after running from his calling for several years, God finally broke through in a series of dreams, visions and a visit from the Man in White, Jesus! Kurt submitted to Jesus' call to enter into ministry and has served children, youth, young adults, adults, senior adults, missions, prisons, preaching, entreprenural ventures, people with handicaps, wherever the Lord leads, evangelizing and discipling others as part of his life. Kurt has been pastoring at New Song Church since December 1st 1994. He started as the youth pastor, then the associate pastor and now the Senior pastor, with a couple stints as the children's pastor. Kurt has been a Chaplain for the Bismarck Bobcats NAHL hockey team for the last 25 years, chaplain for the Bismarck Larks Northwood league baseball team for the last 10 years, as well as other sports teams over the years. He is also a Chaplain for Crisis Care Chaplaincy and the jail and penitentiary over the last 32+ years. Kurt is married to Lisa, celebrating 30 years this Oct 2026! They have five awesome children Karlee (Michael) Epperson, son William and baby number two coming in October. Naomi (Wade) Chaffee Bromke, daughter Willimina. Also son Evan, daughter Emilie and son Eli. They are so very proud of them! Kurt loves to see churches work together as well as other para church organizations, businesses and anyone willing to build the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven!

Michael was raised in Washington State, has followed Jesus for most of his life, and has served in ministry for over 15 years. At 19, he moved to Los Angeles to earn a Bachelor's degree in Transformational Ministry before eventually settling in Bismarck, North Dakota. He has served as an Assisting Pastor at New Song Church for more than a decade, overseeing various ministries.

Michael is passionate about helping people become biblically grounded and deeply rooted in Jesus through podcasting, teaching, and writing Bible curriculum. He and his wife, Karlee, have two children.

Krista Erickson serves as the Children's Pastor and Child Care Center Director. She has been on staff at New Song Church since 2010. Her and her husband Mike have three boys. She enjoys seeing children encounter Jesus and discover new things as well as equipping others to disciple the next generation. Her passion for working with children started at a young age when she would ask to get out of her own Sunday School class to help her mom with the younger children.

Pastor Travis Kadrmas has been faithfully serving in ministry for over 27 years. Originally from Dickinson, North Dakota, he gave his life to Christ in 1993 and moved to Bismarck in 1998, where he began his journey with New Song Church—first as a volunteer, and eventually stepping into pastoral leadership.

As Connecting Pastor, Travis is passionate about helping people discover their God-given gifts and callings. One of his greatest joys is walking alongside others as they uncover their purpose in Christ. His favorite scripture, James 4:10 — 'Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up' — reflects his heart for servant leadership and spiritual growth.

Outside of ministry, Travis enjoys connecting with Jesus through music, cheering on the Las Vegas Raiders, and spending time with his golden retriever, Barnabas.

Michael Erickson was saved back in 2004. Since then he has gotten married to a wonderful lady and they both received their pastor’s licenses. They both love to work in ministry together. They have three amazing boys with lots of energy. At New Song Church Michael oversees Club Radio ministry and is the station manager. Michael also does some cleaning for the church and volunteers with his wife in the kids ministry. Michael is always looking to empower people to be part of Club radio to make a difference in the community through our radio station. So if you are interested in radio and making a difference contact mike Via email.

Chantelle serves as the Worship Leader at New Song Church and is passionate about creating spaces where people can encounter God's presence through authentic, Spirit-led worship. She loves equipping and discipling worship and tech teams, believing that ministry is about both character and calling. Outside of church, Chantelle is a wife, a mom of three, and enjoys using creativity through design, music, and media to share the hope of Christ. Her heart is to see people grow deeper in their faith and relationship with Jesus.

Kiarra is the Director of Via Christi Cottageschool, a Christian Classical homeschool community in partnership with New Song Church. She has a particular love for classical education and is passionate about encouraging families as they educate their children in the classical tradition.

Kiarra and her husband are raising their four children in Bismarck, where she spends much of her time homeschooling, learning alongside her children, and serving the families of Via Christi Cottageschool.

Kiarra's favorite place to be is with her family. She enjoys reading and learning, tackling creative projects, and finding ways to make home and family life both meaningful and beautiful. She is grateful to be part of the New Song Church family and for the opportunity to serve alongside others who desire to faithfully follow Christ and invest in the next generation.

Berlin serves as an Assistant to the Kids Ministry, helping create a safe, joyful, and Christ-centered environment where children can learn, grow, and experience the love of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. She is a proud mother of six amazing children and considers motherhood one of her greatest blessings. A strong believer in Jesus Christ, she is passionate about serving others and encouraging the next generation in their faith. She is also a proud enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, honoring her heritage, family, faith, and community.

Jaxson is 19 and serves as an operator with Temple Health, one of New Song's community deployments. He is part of a rising generation stepping boldly into leadership, bringing energy, drive, and a heart for excellence to everything he puts his hands to. Jaxson loves seeing faith lived out through hard work, and he is passionate about building something that makes a lasting difference in the Bismarck community.

At 19, Riley helps operate Covenant Carriers, one of New Song's community deployments. He believes work is a form of worship and brings integrity and dedication to his role every day. Riley is passionate about serving others, growing in his faith, and being part of a generation that leads with purpose and character.

Jaden is 19 and serves on the Marketing & Development team, helping tell the story of New Song Church and the work God is doing through it. He has a heart for creativity and communication, and loves using digital tools to connect people to the message of Jesus. Jaden is excited to be part of a young team building for the future of the church and community.

James is 18 and serves on the Marketing & Development team at New Song Church. He is passionate about using creativity and technology to reach people with the hope of the Gospel. As one of the youngest members of the team, James brings fresh ideas and an eagerness to grow, and he is committed to serving God with the gifts he has been given.

Heather serves on the Strategic Development team at New Song Church, helping strengthen the systems and partnerships that allow the church's ministries to thrive. She has a heart for stewardship and believes that excellence behind the scenes helps the mission move forward. Heather is passionate about seeing the local church make a lasting impact for the Kingdom of God.

Janell serves in the Front Office at New Song Church — often the first friendly face and voice people meet when they connect with the church. She has a heart for hospitality and helping people feel genuinely welcomed and cared for. Janell loves serving the New Song family and making sure everyone who walks through the doors knows they belong.

Shelly has over 34 years of experience in ministry. She started and pastored a local church for 23 years. She traveled internationally doing leadership conferences and led multiple mission’s teams to several nations. She was able to build ministry centers, orphanages, drill water wells, and feed and educate hundreds of kids for several years in India. She has owned and operated several businesses with a desire to renovate facilities and organize operations to function at an optimum level for the Kingdom of God.

She has been married to Chuck for over 43 years and has 2 children, a son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. They are blessed with 8 grandchildren and love to have overnights, cook, and bake their favorite foods. Being grandparents is one of the greatest joys in their lives!