Leadership

Kent Lutheran is a community church whose love, service and compassion empower all to lead, grow and share the love of Jesus Christ with all people.  You are welcome here at KLC, regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious background, life experience, complexities, or questions.

Staff

Tormod O. Svensson

Lead Pastor

Called to serve: October 2023
Education: Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry in Congregational Mission
Passion: Mission and Social Justice

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Sean M. Haley

Director of Music Ministries

Joined KLC: 2001
Education: PLU
Passion: Community through Music

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Ken Brooks

Office Ministries Manager​

Joined KLC: 2024
Passion: Illustration, Movies, Books
Hours Tues - Fri 10A - 2P

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Mona Lee

​Church Treasurer

Joined KLC: 80's
Education: Western Washington University - Accounting
Member: FAB, Memorial, Property Management, and Social Concerns.

Kathy Nixon

​Financial Secretary

Joined KLC: November 2002. 
Education: Eastern Washington University Accounting
Member: Financial Advisory Board (FAB)

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Council Executive Committee

Lavina Brennecke

Council President

Came to KLC in 2011
Education: MBA from Pacific Lutheran University and in 2018 her CPA
Passions: Loves quilting, sewing, golf, and reading.  Wants to listen well to KLC member's input to truly represent them.

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Nancy Lunden

Council Vice President

Has attended KLC since 2002 with a short 2 year break in 2004.
Education: Received BA, MAT, and Teaching certificate at University of Idaho
Service: Plays in the Hand bell Choir, active in Racial Reading Group, and Senior Quilts.

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Jim Funfar

Council Secretary

Joined KLC in 2019
Education: Mathematics Education at Pacific Lutheran University
​Service: Active with Education, Mission Support, and assists Social Concerns

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Council Members

Ruth Boaz – Adult Ministries
Art Workman – Property Management
Clayton Anderson – Mission Support
Julie Taylor – Outreach
Rick Vandermay – Social Concerns
Michelle McCormick - Youth & Family