Meet The Team

Andrew Bisegger

Director of Creative Arts

Andrew is from South Wayne, WI and has been the Director of Creative Arts since January 2020. Andrew oversees the worship team as well as the audio/visual team. Prior to joining the New Culture Team, Andrew has been a part of numerous worship teams over the past decade as a musician and has served in a few leadership roles. Andrew tends to stay very busy with work on a typical Monday-Friday, but loves hiking, volleyball, softball, golf, going to concerts and Badger games when he finds some free time!

Whitney Johnson

Director of Operations

Whitney grew up in Prior Lake, MN and moved to Madison in 2018 to get her Master's Degree in Social Work at UW - Madison. Whitney oversees Sunday Service operations and serves as a community liaison to partner with local organizations in our community. Currently, she works as the Director of Admissions at High Point Christian School. Whitney enjoys listening to music, reading, hiking, and spending time with friends. 

Alaynah Sawczak

Director of Ministries

Alaynah is from Lafayette, IN and has been attending New Culture since May 2019. She oversees connections, next steps classes, and works with New Culture Contributors to carry out the ministries of the church. Along with serving at New Culture, Alaynah is a licensed Social Worker and currently works with those with mental health and substance use disorders. Alaynah graduated from North Central University with her BSW in 2018 and enjoys playing music, watching movies, being outside, and hanging with friends.

Abbie Sawczak

Lead Pastor

Pastor Abbie is a credentialed minister with the Assemblies of God. After studying Pastoral Studies, Bible, and Theology at North Central University in Minneapolis, MN, she moved to Madison in Fall of 2016 to launch a campus ministry at UW - Madison where she is now serves as Director. Shortly after she moved to Madison, the dreams of New Culture Church began and was later launched in 2018. She loves spending time with friends, family, and all things creative. On any given day, you can find her sipping coffee at one of Madison's many amazing coffee shops with old or new friends. She is passionate about helping people connect to God and each other and is always ready to make a new friend - so don't hesitate to reach out!