The Bergman Family

Robbie and Laurie have been serving in full time ministry for the past 13 years together. Their background in equipping young people through discipleship and evangelism has made them a tight team.

Robbie and Laurie love seeing their family and their marriage as a key cornerstone through which discipleship flows. They are passionate about healthy ministry that flows from a healthy marriage and healthy family. They love being parents, loving their 4 children and allowing their children to experience ministry out of their home.

**Laurie Bergman**

Laurie loves being part of this team! Laurie’s background in the public sector has given her skills and talents needed for our team.
Laurie is a motivated and gifted woman who is a champion for the lost, the broken, and the marginalized. Laurie exudes the heart of the Father for the nations. Laurie is a gifted disciple maker and conversationalist. If you could sum Laurie up in one word it would be Passionate.
Laurie’s key roles within our team is strategic vision, discipleship, and outreach

Robbie Bergman

Robbie loves his wife and he thinks his kids are amazing. He also loves the outdoors and solitude with the Lord. He has spent the last 14 years doing missions to college students and young people across the country and loves young people.
Robbie is a shepherd at heart and loves to display the Father’s love by bringing people into a family where they can be loved and cared for. Robbie loves helping people experience the presence of God. If you could sum up Robbie with one word it would be Joy.
Robbie’s main roles within Simple Life Missions is discipleship, spiritual formation, solitude retreats, and equipping.

Meet Our Board of Directors:

David Cottrell: davecottrell@juno.com

Dave and His wife Kathy have been Cru missionaries for several decades. Dave travels the world equipping leaders, pastors, and believers with useful materials where there is a need for discipleship. Dave and Kathy live out the Great Commission in Phoenix, Arizona where they reside and they model Jesus' love through intentional disciple making.

Austin Newcomb: austin.newcomb@gmail.com

Austin is filled with the love of God and is passionate for missions and discipleship. His hospitality, intentional living and passion for God had a significant impact in others. Austin lives in Geneva Illinois with his wife Ashley and his 5 kids. Austin is winsome, wise, and witty, and has started several profitable online businesses. He also serves as an elder in his church.

Mike Siri: mike@therelationshipcenter.org

Mike Siri is a man passionate for the Kingdom of God and for the hearts of men. After 25 years of successful corporate work Mike and his wife Diane started The Relationship Center, a storefront ministry to help individuals find a place where they can encounter the love of God. Mike is also a leader, mentor, and a writer. Mike Siri has helped countless couples discover God’s calling for their marriage to be “EPIC”. Mike is also a Father and a grandfather and loves to spoil his grandchildren.