Pastor Spotlight: Samuel Tschetter

Samuel Tschetter began serving as pastor of Jansen Bible Church in Jansen, Nebraska, in November, following the retirement of long-time pastor Paul Carpenter.

Samuel studied at Grace University in Omaha for just two years, receiving an associate's degree. Upon Grace’s closure in 2018, Samuel transferred to Calvary University in Kansas City and received both a Bachelor of Arts and a master’s degree from the school. After graduating from seminary at Calvary, Samuel served as the associate pastor of Stromsburg Baptist Church for two years before coming to Jansen.

Samuel was born and raised in Ogallala, Nebraska, where his father pastors. Samuel’s wife, Charissa, is also a pastor’s kid who was born and raised in small town Nebraska. They met at Calvary and lived in Kansas City while Samuel was in seminary before moving back to Nebraska. They have a heart for the people of the state and region, specifically those in the smaller towns, and are excited to continue to serve in that context.  

Samuel and Charissa have a daughter, Jane, who is almost 2 years old, and they are expecting another child in April. In their free time, they enjoy watching Nebraska sports, playing pickleball, reading, and going on walks as a family.

Samuel and Charissa have been amazed at how the Lord has worked in their lives over the past year in leading them to Jansen Bible Church and then having all the details fall into place to make their transition successful. Over the few months they have been at JBC, they have greatly enjoyed getting to know and serve alongside many in the church and look forward to serving there for years to come.  ​