Staff

Hailing from Seattle, Washington, Pastor Jeremy Bolles, earned a Bachelor’s in educational ministry from Seattle Pacific University and a Masters of Divinity from The King’s Seminary in Los Angeles. It was there that he met his wife Heather, who introduced him to BCC in 2007. After marrying and settling in Ames, Pas. Jeremy began serving in the BCC children’s ministry and accepted his current assignment, administrative Leader, in 2010. His heart is to help people know who they are in Christ and help families be centered in Christ. Pastor Jeremy enjoys spending time with his family, music, playing board games, and sports. He and Heather have three sons.

Raised in a Christ-loving household in Minnesota, Josh Middleton became a believer at a young age. However, The Satan struck, and at age 10, Josh’s father died glorifying God in faith whilst being terminally ill with cancer. Our good God turned this tragedy into good for Josh and his family. For Josh, this was when he took his father’s faith as his own. What this faith means for Josh is that God is Emmanuel or, restated, God is close to us like a friend in all circumstances. Consequently, Josh has a passion for seeing God take the tragedies The Satan inflicted in people’s lives and bring good out of it, especially when it is blatantly supernatural.

Josh moved to Ames to obtain his degree at ISU. After graduating from ISU with his engineering degree, he stayed in Ames and joined BCC as Pastor Toran’s assistant. For much of his life, Josh felt a call from God to be a leader and he believes that, in this post college season, God is growing and establishing that leadership in his life through the guidance of Pastor Toran and the community of the BCC family.

Josh is outgoing, enthusiastic, and loves connecting with people. He is not afraid to be funky and expressive. He enjoys deep theological and philosophical thinking, soccer, and snowboarding. Josh is passionate about board games and spirit filled worship music and is always looking for new creations in both spheres.

Born and raised in Southern Maryland , Aleisha Lucy found her way to Ames Iowa permanently in 2021. Having visited BCC previously, she knew this would be her church home . Her passion for God’s people is immense , and her love for children is evident. She desires to provide positive guidance for the most fun and successful outcomes to all that cross her path.

To tell a captivating visual story, you need disruptive visuals and an understanding of people.

In all of Derrick Ostolaza’s work, he implements this concept: use visuals that are unique and craft stories that are impactful and full of empathy, twists, and entertainment to captivate audiences.

Ever since Derrick graduated from Point Park University’s Conservatory of Cinema, his main objective in the workforce has been to craft compelling and captivating visual stories. Thankfully, he has been able to do just that. Derrick has been able to use his skills in filmmaking and production to enhance the media production of two churches so far: Body of Christ Church in Ames, Iowa, and Amplify Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has also been able to produce short films and is producing more films.

He spends his days reflecting on ideas, developing a movie, serving and leading others, organizing himself and his surroundings, whether at home or at work, and walking by faith.

Derrick describes himself as optimistic, passionate, organized, hopeful, and a problem solver. Others have said that he is sweet, strong, nice, outgoing, quiet, and a leader.