Central Region Staff
Dr. Gregg Hemmen
Executive Minister
Gregg Hemmen grew up in Steamboat Rock, a small farming community in central Iowa. After high school graduation, he earned his A.A.S. in Farm Operations and Management from Ellsworth Community College. He went on to complete his B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Sioux Falls, his M.Div. and M.A. in Counseling from Sioux Falls Seminary, and his D.Min. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Gregg has served three congregations in his 25 years of local pastoral ministry: Wentworth Presbyterian Church in Wentworth, SD, while going to seminary; Cane Creek Baptist Church in Hillsborough, NC; and First Baptist Church in Rapid City, SD. Gregg also serves as a faculty mentor for students at Sioux Falls Seminary.
Gregg is married to Rev. Dr. Diane Lynn Janssen Hemmen who currently serves as the transitional pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Wichita, KS. They have two children, Ainslee, a college Senior who is pre-med and studies at Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN, and Eli, a college Sophomore studying business and sports marketing at Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ.
Rev. Jennifer Schneider
Associate Executive Minister
Rev. Jennifer Schneider serves as Associate Executive Minister. After several years in local church ministry in Kansas, she joined the Region staff in 2019. Jennifer provides support for churches seeking resources for ministry, assists congregations with pastoral transition needs, and is responsible for the Region's NextGen ministries.
Jennifer grew up in Overland Park, KS. She has a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Kansas and an M.Div. from Central Baptist Theological Seminary. She is married to John, and they have three grown children.
Morgan Aspinwall
Communications and Financial Administrator
Morgan has served on staff since March 2021. Before serving as administrator, she served as the Camping Coordinator and as Family Life pastor at FBC Stilwell from 2017-2022. She has directed junior, middle school, and high school camps. Morgan continues to serve as high school camp director as well as a one of the leaders for the region's 4Ten leadership program. Morgan has a B.A. in Christian Studies from Ottawa University and is currently working towards her M.Div. at Central Seminary.
Morgan is a Ewing Sarcoma cancer survivor and lifelong amputee. She is an advocate for others and works at bringing awareness to areas of everyday life that aren't accessible or inclusive for those with disabilities. She has an interest in disability theology and helping the church be more accessible and inclusive.
Morgan loves bees, butterflies, and flowers. She spends time kayaking and playing volleyball with friends, visiting her family in Texas, and watching movies with her 20lb cat, Ferguson and her husband, Luke. Morgan and Luke were married in November 2024.
