Harlan grew up in Rock Valley, Iowa and married Jan Bakker in 1976.  They have two married children, Jesse and Erin, who both live in Sioux Falls. They have seven grandchildren. They moved to Grand Rapids, MI for four years while Harlan completed his Paramedic training and worked full time there with Mercy Ambulance.

In 1984, they moved to Sioux Falls, where Harlan began working for Sioux Falls Ambulance. After 20 years riding in the back of ambulances, Harlan moved over to a fire truck. For the past 13 years he has worked full time with Sioux Falls Fire Rescue as a firefighter/paramedic.

Harlan and Jan have attended Shalom for 31 years. Having grown up in a home that your father builds houses for a living, caring for the church building, its contents and the property seems like a great fit.

Jet skiing is Harlan's favorite hobby, along with small carpenter projects. He is very excited to be working with a great group of men and women on the Facility Team who care for this wonderful facility.

Danielle was raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. She graduated from Black Hills University in 2006 with a Bachelor Degree in K-5 Elementary Education. Danielle taught first grade for 7 years. During these years, she met and married Tyler and became a step mom of two wonderful children, Brenden and Peyton. Tyler and Danielle lived in Spearfish, SD for four years. She continued her education and received her Master Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, giving her the ability to be a Reading Specialist. Along this journey, Tyler and Danielle had two children, Gracie and Taetum. Danielle has been a stay at home mom for the past five years. Staying at home has allowed her to raise her daughters and grow in her faith.

In 2013, Tyler and Danielle took the opportunity to move to Sioux Falls to be closer to their oldest children. Danielle has been a children's leader for Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) the past three years. At BSF, Danielle was able to teach children main truths about God and grow with her own children together in their faith. Danielle enjoys reading, running half marathons, and spending time with family and friends.

Danielle loves teaching children and studying the word of God. Together these passions have grown into a desire for not only teaching her own children but teaching other children as well about God's love and what it means to have a relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Danielle looks forward to getting to know the children of Shalom, praying specifically for them, and coming alongside them in their journey of faith. She is excited to get to know the members of Shalom as well; to learn and utilize their talents to help teach, inspire, and motivate the children of Shalom.

Bryan has been the youth director since January, 2015. Bryan is a graduate of Northwestern College in Orange City, IA, with a Bachelors Degree in Youth Ministry and a minor in both Religion and Christian Missions. Bryan spent two years following high school serving at the Dream Center in Los Angeles, CA. It was in California, where God placed a vision and a heart for missions in the lives of youth. Bryan’s passion for youth ministry was ignited in California. He is excited to be a part of a great team of staff at Shalom and be able to both serve and grow alongside of Shalom’s youth and it’s members.

Bryan and his wife Kelli love going on walks with their two poodles Bubba & Izzy, riding bikes, and hitting up local coffee shops. They are also proud parents to their first child born, Lauren who was born in March. Bryan also enjoys spending time outdoors fishing, boating, smoking meats, and playing sports. 

Sarah was born and raised in Marshfield, WI.  After high school, she attended Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN where she graduated in 2004 with a dual degree in Graphic Design and Bible.  While at Northwestern she met and married Brady, after graduating they moved to Sioux Falls, Brady’s hometown.  They have two children; Ella and Aaron “AJ” who both attend Sioux Falls Christian Elementary.

Sarah loves anything creative including scrapbooking, photography and crafts.  She loves to cook and spend time with friends and family so entertaining and party planning is something she truly enjoys doing.  Some of Sarah’s vices are reality TV shows, birthday cake, and taking afternoon naps.  And yes if you’ve been wondering she is a Green Bay Packer fan; cut her and she bleeds green & gold.

Sarah has been part of the Adult & Family Ministry team since joining Shalom in 2004 and considers it a privilege to be able to share her talents and ideas with the members of Shalom.  She loves being able to connect the members and grow the body of Christ.

Dawn grew up mostly in the midwest area. She graduated from Dordt College with a B.A. in Physical Education.  Dawn &  her husband, Jay,  lived in California for 11 years prior to returning to the Midwest. While in California, Dawn earned her Physical Therapist Assistant license and worked as a P.T.A. for 10 years while  Jay taught at Central Valley Christian School. They moved to Sioux Falls  in 2000. She began working at Shalom as the Office Administrator shortly after.

Jay & Dawn have 2 children, Jordyn and Joel, who are currently studying at Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA.

In her free time, Dawn enjoys most types of exercise, reading, and spending time together as a family, and time with friends.  

Dawn enjoys working at Shalom, serving it’s members and the Lord in this capacity.