Diane Ackerman is the adult leader of the Youth Worship Team, and helps the student band and praise team plan, prepare, and rehearse a weekly worship set for the Monday night high school and middle school programs.  Also, each spring she helps students prepare special services for the entire church; the Graduation Recognition Service and the Missions Commissioning Service.  Each year the youth praise team sings Christmas carols and songs at HyVee North for the Salvation Army Red Kettle fundraiser, and Diane coordinates and supervises this service project.

Diane was born and raised in Rochester, MN and graduated from John Marshall High School.  She attended college in Haverhill, MA, taking business administration and communication classes before returning to Rochester.  Diane has always had a passion for music and singing and has experience playing a vast number of instruments.  She is also a volunteer member of the ARC Celebration Praise Team.   

Diane has two children, Andy and Kelsey.  Diane's interests includes music, singing, fishing, and gardening.