Welcome to the King of Kings staff directory! Here you will find the most innovated,
imaginative and involved staff ever! They love Jesus Christ and will stop at
nothing to help you to know, love, and follow Him too! But don’t take our word for it.
Check it out, get to know them and You will see!
Linda Hall
Resource Secretary
What did you want to be when you grew up?Air Force Career Soldier
Favorite place to relax?
With friends playing cards & Gardening
Things you love most in others?
Honesty, Dedication to family, friends, and others. Also how they reach out and treat others. All of this to me shows to me the Spirit of God in their character.
Favorite dessert?
Pumpkin Pie
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
Begin all things through prayer and fasting.
Hobbies?
Gardening, Quilting, Reading, Playing Cards
What's one of your proudest moments?
Becoming a grandma
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Blessing me in some personal relationships and stretching me at my job. I so love Him!
Pets?
Callie our Guard Cat
What's your day job?
I work as the Part time Receptionist in the morning, Mail Clerk, Print Room Clerk and Resource Secretary. I am blessed by the variety of jobs to do.
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Kim Harris
Finance & Information Management Specialist
What's on your ipod or CD player?Rock n Roll Oldies
Things you love most others?
Compassion, Faith, Light hearted
Foods you can't live without?
Chocolate and Pizza
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Renewing my mind.
Your biggest challenge?
Dealing with issues related to my daughter's brain injury.
What's one goal you have for next year?
Learn to play the piano.
What is your favorite word?
"For the Love"
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
That Ken Jaspersen was the class clown.
Pets?
Dog named Lucky.
What's your day job?
I process contributions, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, manage and update individual information on members and guests.
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Ken Jaspersen
Director of Ministry Operations
What did you want to be when you grew up?Farmer
Foods you can't live without?
Ice Cream
Favorite place to relax
Home
Favorite scripture
John 3:16
Favorite dessert
Ice cream
Morning person or Night owl?
Morning person
What's your idea of a perfect day?
Sunshine
What do you do at King of Kings?
I support the ministry by directing finance, building & maintenance and human resource functions.
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Nicole Liewer
Receptionist
Nickname?Nic or Kolzie
Something most people don’t know about you?
I want 10 kids…
Things you love most about others?
Compassion, passion, devotion and loyalty
Your idea of a perfect day? Wake up when my body decides, have oatmeal, fruit and chi tea for breakfast, have time for great conversations with friends, take a walk outside, clean my apartment, get into the Word for hours, prayer, worship and go to bed early!
Your biggest challenge?
forgiving all the way, right away
Your greatest indulgence?
Shopping
What are you passionate about now that you wouldn’t have considered years ago?
Social Justice, Ending of Abortion, and Adoption
Favorite scripture?
Romans 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
What's your day job?
Split shift… Early Childhood Ministries Administrative Assistant and King of Kings Receptionist.
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Kim Spratlen
Administrative Assistant for Buidling Operations
Something most people don't know about you?I am the wife of a Youth Pastor!
Foods you can't live without?
Mexican!! Espresso!!! Chocolate!!! Pastries!!!
Favorite sports team?
Arizona Diamondbacks & Phoenix SUNS
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
The homecoming of our little boy, Joshua. We are adopting from Korea!!!
Hobbies?
Cooking, baking, shopping.
Summer or Winter?
Spring!!
Favorite scripture?
Jeremiah 29:11... "For I know the plans I have for you, 'declares the Lord,' plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
What's one goal you have for next year?
Be the best mom I can be!!
What do you do at King of Kings?
I manage Human Resources & Building Scheduling.
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Diane Austin
Bookstore Staff
Hobbies?Walking, reading, quilting
Nickname?
Buppy (rhymes with Guppie)
Things you love most others?
Encouragers, Smilers
Favorite dessert?
Blueberry Pie
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A nurse. (after I gave up my dream of being a cowgirl)
What are you passionate about now that you wouldn't have considered years ago?
The Lord and His mission in our lives.
What's on your ipod or CD player?
Third Day, Mercy Me, Lincoln Brewster, Casting Crowns.
What's one goal you have for next year?
To continue reading my Bible each day and walking in His glory.
What's your day job?
I welcome, serve and thank those who patronize our bookstore.
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Pricilla Roby
Bookstore Staff
Nickname?"Prissie" - but only my husband got away with calling me that. My siblings call me "Pris."
Favorite place to relax?
In bed with a book.
Your idea of a perfect day?
Going to an Art or History Museum and at night to a Broadway play or concert.
Hobbies?
Reading - Music - Collect Art Cards
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Blessing me with friends and time to be with them.
Your biggest challenge?
Right now - adjusting to life as a widow, especially maintenance and yard work.
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
That God has blessed this staff with very special and gifted people. I've learned how much is involved in the day to day operation of King of Kings.
What's one of your proudest moments?
Employee of the month at Immanuel Medical Center.
What do you do at King of Kings?
I assist customers, process incoming orders, keep the store clean and orderly.
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Grace Sadler
Bookstore Staff
Something most people don't know about you?I love to sing
Foods you can't live without?
White Cheddar Cheezits
Favorite sports team?
University of Kansas Jayhawks (Rock Chalk!)
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Weird, but, He just sent us a dog! I'm hoping to be a therapy dog person.
What is your favorite word?
Lagniappe (lang-yap) from our three years living in Louisiana. It means "a little something extra." I like how it rolls off my tongue.
Hobbies?
Photography
What are you passionate about now that you wouldn't have considered years ago?
Motherhood
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
Even though I don't come to worship here, I still have a church family.
What do you do at King of Kings?
I serve customers in the bookstore and I'm responsible for sermon CD duplication and distribution.
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Louis Layton
Maintenance
Foods you can't live without?Tacos, pizza, soup, chips
Nickname?
Louie or Lou
Morning Person or Night Owl?
Night Person
Hobbies?
My website
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
That God Loves me where ever I am
What is your favorite word?
Love
Favorite movie?
Dark Night
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Bill Wiegrefe
Facility Technician
What did you want to be when you grew up?A diesel mechanic
Favorite place to relax?
At a park or out in the country
Your greatest indulgence?
Ice Cream
Things you love most others?
Honesty and dependability
Hobbies?
Photography, Golf, and puttering
What is your favorite word?
Uff da!
Your idea of a perfect day?
Up with a cup of coffee while reading the paper, a nice golf game with good friends, supper and a
comfortable evening with my wife
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
There are so many wonderful people who give
of their time and resources
What's one of your proudest moments?
A house full of kids and grandkids
What's your day job?
I help maintain the Church building and grounds to keep them safe and pleasant.
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Leroy Gerner
Associate Pastor of Care Ministries
What did you want to be when you grew up?Why grow up?
Nickname?
Roid
What is a habit of yours most people would find obnoxious?
Very opinionated about vehicle make and vehicle performance.
What is your favorite word?
Mildred
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
There are really some amazing people in this world!
Foods you can't ive without?
Trail Mix with M&Ms, Coffee
Favorite sports team?
Oklahoma Sooners
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Loving Me!
What's your day job?
I am blessed to share ministry with our pastoral staff, staff, and Care Ministry Staff. Together we oversee Recovery ministry, Hospital Ministry, Emergency Ministry, and Anchor Ministry. What a great thing to share our Jesus each week in Classic Grace.
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Karen Lovejoy
Coordinator of Care Ministries
Hobbies?Trying out new health recipes.
Your idea of a perfect day?
Sunny, breezy, warm...taking in God's creations...enjoying nature...having time to be alone with God and in the Word and time to be with loved ones.
What's on your ipod or CD player?
Currently: Rachel Scott
Favorite scripture?
Right now it's Mark 10:45. "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Things you love most others?
Love, Kindness, Humility, Respect, A deep spiritual walk
What are you passionate about now that you wouldn’t have considered years ago?
Quality care in facilities for the elderly.
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
1. It takes even more work that I thought to keep a mega-church running.
2. Stacy Hall loves cats!
What do you do at King of Kings?
I coordinate hospital visitation care: visitation and care for all who ask for care before, during, and/or after their hospital stay. I try to help cancer patients network with one another. I also help coordinate our shut-in visitation. I am part of the emergency on-call ministry. I'm a leader of Tools for Caregivers, a group for those helping to care for elderly, ill, or disabled relatives or friends.
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Brenda Neyens
Director of Anchor Ministries
What did you want to be when you grew up?an Olympic swimmer
Foods you can't live without? smoothies, seafood, raspberry tarts, and popcorn
Something most people don't know about you?
I interned with the Denver Broncos
Nickname?
Energizer Honey Bunny
Favorite movie?
Goodbye Girl
Your idea of a perfect day?
being at a college ballpark, hotdog in hand, with friends and about 75 degrees
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Taking me to a new level of trust in Him
Your biggest challenge?
Patience
What is your favorite word?
Empathy
What do you do at King of Kings?
I oversee Anchor Ministries three main areas: counseling, formational prayer, and support groups. I have a front row seat to watching the work of the Holy Spirit; as we are all on a path of healing and transformational living in Jesus Christ. By the leading of the Holy Spirit, I get to help individuals obtain the resources they need in life not only during times of difficulty but during times of joy as well.
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Tari Asche
Ministry Assistant for Children
Something most people don't know about you?I love to golf.
Things you love most others?
Seeing them smile and laugh.
What is a habit of yours most people would find obnoxious?
I'm sure all of my habits are annoying.
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Showing me what it means to wait on him. I tend to bring things before God and want me answers now, on my own timing, but God is showing me that he has the "big picture" and that I just need to trust in Him for the outcome and the right timing.
Hobbies?
Volleyball
What is your favorite word?
Mercy - I need it daily.
What's one goal you have for next year?
To be like Linda Schmidt
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
How much fun it is to work with these people. We have some exceptionally gifted, talented, and extremely entertaining staff. I think they are amazing.
What's one of your proudest moments?
Having my kids.
What's your day job?
I provide resourcing and ministry support to our 5-6th Grade ministry.
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Angela Bell
Administratvie Assistant
Nickname?Ang or ABell
Favorite place to relax?
On the lake.
What is a habit of yours most people would find obnoxious?
Tari Asche says, "Your 5am workouts!"
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
I think I've become more aware of God's hand in everything that we do.
Things you most love in others?
A sense of humor and a positive attitude.
Hot or Cold?
Hot (weather) Cold (drinks)
What are you passionate about now that you wouldn't have considered years ago?
The need to serve others everyday and the need for all of us to volunteer our time.
Pets?
I love animals!! I have two dogs (the fur divas) Lola and Maggie
What's your day job?
I work with the teen and children's ministry. I help plan and organize events and most importantly, I keep track of two crazy pastors.
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Brandi Harris
Hobbies?My hobbies are reading, sewing, and working in the flower beds.
Favorite dessert?
Strawberry pie
Favorite place to relax?
My favorite place to relax is in our great room in one of my reading chairs.
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
God's deepening my relationship with him through pruning.
Favorite scripture?
Proverbs 3:5-6
What's one of your proudest moments?
One of my proudest moments was finding out that our oldest child had accepted Christ!
What's one goal you have for next year?
To meet more people in the church that are my husband and my age.
What do you do at King of Kings?
I gather the supplies for lower level kids church as well as set up and take down the room. I also participate in Kids Church as well as assist in recruitment of Ministry Partners.
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Mike Heinz
Director of Family Ministry
Favorite sports team?Huskers
Something most people don't know about you?
Led the state of Nebraska in small college kickoff returns in 1969.
Foods you can't live without?
This list would be very long and deadly. I love to eat but not always the right kinds of foods. In fact I live to eat! potato chips, bacon cheeseburgers, thick cut French fries, ribeye steaks, shrimp cocktail, Popeyes fried chicken, Buffalo wild wings, theater popcorn, and CHOCOLATE.
What's one of your proudest moments?
When my daughters graduated from college
Your idea of a perfect day?
Golf 18 holes in the morning with good friends, spend the rest of the day with Francie: taking a drive, grabbing a burger, watching a movie
Your biggest challenge?
Answering these questions; keeping up with Roger Theimer
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Working at King of Kings and all the growth and opportunity that affords
Things you love most others?
Smile, friendly, honesty, affirmation
What's your day job?
I lead and support the Kids Kount staff as we seek to follow God's direction in helping kids and families grow closer to Jesus so they can better worship, grow, serve, and go as His disciples. I also coordinate programming which helps families be whole, healthy, and faithful.
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Deb Hilgenkamp
Nursery Director
Foods you can't live without?Chocolate, mashed potatoes
What's on your ipod or CD player?
Chris Tomlin CD Love
Favorite pop?
Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi
Your biggest challenge?
Procrastination
Something most people don't know about you?
I worked part time for a private investigator.
Things you love most others?
Their willingness to be honest with their feelings and share them with me over a cup of coffee.
Nickname?
Bubbles
Favorite movie?
The Sound of Music
What is a habit of yours most people would find obnoxious?
Talking with food in my mouth!
What do you do at King of Kings?
I coordinate staff to provide a safe and nurturing nursery ministry to children, newborn through 35 months and their families.
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Dede Kneip
Ministry Assistant for Children
Favorite place to relax?Next to water - pool, beach, lake, etc.
Things you love most others?
Genuine kindness
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Parole officer
Favorite dessert?
Strawberry Shortcake
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
I get paid to do what I love
Favorite scripture?
Philippians 4:6-7
Morning Person or Night Owl?
Morning person
Your idea of a perfect day?
No schedules
Favorite movie?
Hook
Summer or Winter?
Summer
What's your day job?
I resource and coordinate Lower Level Kingdom Quest (2 yr. olds - Kdg), Mission Adventure Clubs on Wednesday Nights, & Vacation Bible School.
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Linda Schmidt
Ministry Assistant for Children
What did you want to be when you grew up?Race car driver
What's on your ipod or CD player?
Casting Crowns, Jackie Velasquez, Mercy Me
Nickname?
Spicey
Hobbies?
Staging Homes
Your greatest indulgence?
Going out for ladies night.
Your biggest challenge?
Keep all the balls of life in the air.
What's one goal you have for next year?
Watch and listen for Gods plan for the year. Don't like to plan it usually becomes my plan and not Gods. Looking forward to what he has in store for me he always makes good choices. God knows best.
What's one of your proudest moments?
Watching my children become adults.
What's your day job?
God uses me to reach children here at King of Kings church. I coordinate our Kingdom Quest program (1-4th) this program is a creative and innovative program that changes the lives of children and I get to watch. Wow I am blessed!
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Roger Theimer
Associate Pastor of Children's Ministries
Something most people don’t know about you?Cheerleader in College
What's on your ipod or CD player?
Jesus Music
What is your favorite word?
Special, my wife says I use it too much
Things you love most others?
Those who like to laugh and have fun, those who like Jesus
Hobbies?
Running, Biking, Designing stuff
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Hasn’t given up on me and shaping me in a likeness of Christ
Favorite sports team?
Son's Soccer Teams (Millard South & John Brown University)
What are you passionate about now that you wouldn't have considered years ago?
Designing resources for global children's ministry
Pets?
Maggie Moo, our dog
What do you do at King of Kings?
Love God, Love Others and Love People. I try to laugh and enjoy God's doing. I also manage Kids Kount and Kids Kount Publishing.
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Sheryl Bray
Communications Secretary
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?No matter what area of ministry we work in we are all one team. When we work together and have one focus, the Kingdom sees a big advance.
Hobbies?
Right now it is my family - But I love reading, card making, scrapbooking, cooking.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I don't know, I'm not there yet.
Things you love most in others?
Honesty and Loyalty
Your greatest indulgence?
My hair and purses - and I've passed it on to my daughters.
Foods you can't live without?
Warm cookies, roast beef, potatoes.
What is your favorite word?
Mom
What's one of your proudest moments?
Each time I see my daughters take another step closer to adulthood.
What's your day job?
I connect people to ministry and ministry to people through various communications: website, bulletin, recruiting, corridor displays.
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Pat Link
Director of Connections & Communication
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?Teaching me to live in the moment.
Favorite scripture?
Joshua 1:6-9
Favorite dessert?
Key Lime Pie
Something most people don't know about you?
I love to scrapbook! I've scrapbooked all the way back into the 1800's! I was big into genealogy too and have all that information in those scrapbooks.
Favorite sports team?
Nebraska. Oh, I don't know what they are doing on the field, but I love the celebrating, get together's and rooting! My husband sent me to Football 101 camp with Coach Bo and all the coaches, it didn't help - I still don't know anything about the game!
Favorite place to relax?
I LOVE the ocean!
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
Every person is an individual, with their own story. They are a unique creation by God. Many people don't realize that they are created as an original masterpiece, no one else is like them. They have been wired with a spiritual DNA, receiving a spiritual job description for life. That they could simplify their life. So many people are so busy running around in circles and missing out on what it means to truly be prosperous & successful.
What do you do at King of Kings?
I lead a team of sold out Christians that serve together through communicating and connecting people in a way that everyone can come to know, love, and follow Jesus so HIS Kingdom is advanced.
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Michelle Mumm
Graphic Designer
Nickname?Michelly
What did you want to be when you grew up?
An artist
Morning Person or Night Owl?
Night Owl
Favorite movie?
Shindlers List
Your greatest indulgence
Anything dark chocolate.
What's one goal you have for next year?
To simplify my life.
Things you love most others?
Patience
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
Awareness of God's presence in my life.
Your idea of a perfect day?
Saturday
What's your day job?
My role on staff is to equip other ministries through design and publication.
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Brenda Denne
Connections Secretary
What did you want to be when you grew up?A beautician
Nickname?
Darla
Favorite dessert?
Ice cream cake
Favorite pop?
Diet Dr. Pepper
Something most people don't know about you?
I'm ambidextrous
Your greatest indulgence
Shopping for others
Your idea of a perfect day?
Sitting on a porch in the mountains watching and listening to nature.
Pets?
Pets? Spaz, our cat
What's one of your proudest moments?
Watching our kids "grow" from the adversities in their life.
What's your day job?
I provide support to people going through the membership process, also those who are visiting the first few times. I work alongside those in prayer, hospitality and small group ministries as well as administrative support to Pat Link.
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Pat Link
Director of Connections & Communication
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?Teaching me to live in the moment.
Favorite scripture?
Joshua 1:6-9
Favorite dessert?
Key Lime Pie
Something most people don't know about you?
I love to scrapbook! I've scrapbooked all the way back into the 1800's! I was big into genealogy too and have all that information in those scrapbooks.
Favorite sports team?
Nebraska. Oh, I don't know what they are doing on the field, but I love the celebrating, get together's and rooting! My husband sent me to Football 101 camp with Coach Bo and all the coaches, it didn't help - I still don't know anything about the game!
Favorite place to relax?
I LOVE the ocean!
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
Every person is an individual, with their own story. They are a unique creation by God. Many people don't realize that they are created as an original masterpiece, no one else is like them. They have been wired with a spiritual DNA, receiving a spiritual job description for life. That they could simplify their life. So many people are so busy running around in circles and missing out on what it means to truly be prosperous & successful.
What do you do at King of Kings?
I lead a team of sold out Christians that serve together through communicating and connecting people in a way that everyone can come to know, love, and follow Jesus so HIS Kingdom is advanced.
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Julie Bang
Kids Kount Publishing Manager/King's Bookstore
What did you want to be when you grew up?Over the road truckdriver, Avon Lady, Missionary
Favorite dessert?
Tiramisu @ Biaggis
Your greatest indulgence?
Clothes
Favorite place to relax?
Riviera Maya Mexico
Morning Person or Night Owl?
Morning
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
I'm letting Him lead my life for once.
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
This staff has taught me to pray out loud from the heart. I went to a Lutheran school and could write you a prayer that would knock your socks off, but we never prayed verbally, spur of the moment.
Pets?
Lizzie - mutt, part Australian Shepherd
Max - Shih-tzu
What's your day job?
My job includes managing the Kids Kount Publishing company and King’s Bookstore for our Glory Enterprises Board of Directors and working with a great staff with a huge heart for ministry. Our joy comes from knowing that we are bringing more kids to know, love and follow Christ every day, helping families be more spiritually intentional at home and being a good Christian resource to those who walk through our Bookstore doors.
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Jim Layman
Kids Kount Publishing
Something most people don't know about you?I am adopted and from Canada.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I currently did not have any plans that require me to grow up.
Hobbies?
Hunting/Fishing, biking, camping with outdoor cooking. Cooking in general, but I am not allowed into the kitchen very often (two cooks in one kitchen can spoil a marriage). And too many more hobbies and interests to list.
Things you love most others?
Straight forward honesty with a touch of creative imagination.
Favorite place to relax?
Jordan Creek Lodge (the ranch)
Daily meditation would be: Walnut Grove Park around 6:30am
Favorite movie?
Any adventure type movie. Indiana Jones currently.
Favorite scripture?
The book of Proverbs - there's always one to fit life's situations. Romans 12:3 "...I ask you not to think of yourselves more highly than you should. Instead, your thoughts should lead you to use good judgment based one what God has given each of you as believers."
What's your day job?
I support the customer sales team and provide client support as needed for Kids Kount Publishing.
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Sharlene Novak
Kids Kount Publishing
What is your favorite word?Awesome
Favorite dessert?
Black Tie cake from the Olive Garden
Your idea of a perfect day?
Not having any chores to do and being able to sit quietly or take a walk in nature while spending time with the Lord.
Your biggest challenge?
Preparing meals at home. I don't ever have a much of an appetite, so it's hard to figure out what to make for dinner. Consequently, we eat out too much.
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Blessing us with another child.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
An artist, computer programmer, or accountant.
Things you love most others?
Deep love for Jesus, caring and gentle spirit
What's your day job?
I maintain and enhance our Kids Kount Publishing website . I love being part of the marketing and distribution of the curriculum to churches around the world!
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Liz Stauffer
Kids Kount Publishing
What's on your ipod or CD player?Jazz/Blues
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Good health for my whole family.
Foods you can't live without?
Pasta - Any pasta
Things you love most others?
Kindness & respect
Favorite scripture?
23rd Psalm
What's one goal you have for next year?
Learn to play the piano.
Hobbies?
Sewing - Crocheting - Gardening
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
Your family in faith is the strongest of all families.
What do you do at King of Kings?
I give administratvie and customer support as well as sales support to Kids Kount Publishing.
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Kathy Thaler
Assistant Publicist
Something most people don't know about you?My husband is a retired marine - we have moved 12 times in 20 years.
Favorite place to relax?
Okinawa, Japan or Disneyworld
Summer or Winter?
Winter - I lived in the desert and tropics the first 17 years of my marriage.
Hobbies?
Crafts - most any
Favorite movie?
Sense & Sensibility
Your biggest challenge?
Letting my girls go to college.
Favorite scripture?
Numbers 6:24-25
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Letting me work with some great people in Kids Kount Publishing.
What is your favorite word?
Disseminate
Brad Knorr
Associate Pastor of Teen Ministries
Foods you can't live without?JackStack BBQ (Kansas City). Bacon. Nerds. Skim milk.
Favorite movie?
Almost Famous, Cars, & Curious George
Hobbies?
Playing with my kids, dating my wife, sports, love to travel
Favorite dessert?
One-dozen Paradise Bakery chocolate chip cookies
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Revealing himself to me. And I feel he's just getting started...
Your idea of a perfect day?
Not being separated from my family; teens coming over to our house; hearing how they are leading their friends to Christ; hanging out outside.
Pets?
Maggie - the dog (Golden Retriever, Swimmer/Fetcher Extraordinaire)
What's your day job?
I've got the best job in the world. I hang out with teens and help them grasp a dependency on Jesus in their lives. There's usually a good amount of laughter, some tears, and a whole lot of ping-pong.
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Leroy Gerner
Associate Pastor of Care Ministries
What did you want to be when you grew up?Why grow up?
Nickname?
Roid
What is a habit of yours most people would find obnoxious?
Very opinionated about vehicle make and vehicle performance.
What is your favorite word?
Mildred
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
There are really some amazing people in this world!
Foods you can't ive without?
Trail Mix with M&Ms, Coffee
Favorite sports team?
Oklahoma Sooners
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Loving Me!
What's your day job?
I am blessed to share ministry with our pastoral staff, staff, and Care Ministry Staff. Together we oversee Recovery ministry, Hospital Ministry, Emergency Ministry, and Anchor Ministry. What a great thing to share our Jesus each week in Classic Grace.
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Roger Theimer
Associate Pastor of Children's Ministries
Something most people don’t know about you?Cheerleader in College
What's on your ipod or CD player?
Jesus Music
What is your favorite word?
Special, my wife says I use it too much
Things you love most others?
Those who like to laugh and have fun, those who like Jesus
Hobbies?
Running, Biking, Designing stuff
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Hasn’t given up on me and shaping me in a likeness of Christ
Favorite sports team?
Son's Soccer Teams (Millard South & John Brown University)
What are you passionate about now that you wouldn't have considered years ago?
Designing resources for global children's ministry
Pets?
Maggie Moo, our dog
What do you do at King of Kings?
Love God, Love Others and Love People. I try to laugh and enjoy God's doing. I also manage Kids Kount and Kids Kount Publishing.
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Mark Zehnder
Senior Pastor
What did you want to be when you grew up?Either a doctor or a Major League Baseball player
Nickname?
Z
Favorite movie?
Wow...how about two...Mr. Holland's Opus and Shawshank Redemption.
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
That God is always drawing us closer to Himself and that he can use the greatest joys and the deepest pain to do so.
What's one goal you have for next year?
I'd like to shoot under par, at least once.
Favorite dessert?
Pecan Pie
Favorite sports team?
Ah, the pain of having to say this...the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers (there's hope this year!!)
Your idea of a perfect day?
Well...it depends! Perfect day at work...looks a lot like Easter at the Qwest Center...where I get to do what God made me for and see all kinds of lives touched. Perfect day off...coffee alone with my wife in the morning, golf in the afternoon with my friends, and playing cards in the evening with even more friends.
What's one of your proudest moments?
No brainer...marrying my beautiful wife, Sharon, followed by the blessing of my three kids, Eric, Zach, and Charista, followed by the birth of my grandson, Nathan (thanks Allison!). The people at King of Kings make me proud all of the time.
What's your day job?
I am blessed to oversee the mission and vision of King of Kings and serve some very awesome people here. I couldn't be more thrilled to get to do what I do.
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Lynn Givens
Volunteer Office Assistant
What's one of your proudest moments?When my children were born.
Hobbies?
Artist Trading Cards - ATC's
Morning Person or Night Owl?
Mid Day
Your idea of a perfect day?
Nice sunny cool day...windows open, curtains moving lightly, reading a good book.
What is your favorite word?
Forgive
What's on your ipod or CD player?
I like relaxing music - Norah Jones, Josh Groban
Things you love most others?
Compassion, honesty
Pets?
Parrot named Fred
What's one goal you have for next year?
Be more understanding and patient with my elderly mother.
What do you do at King of Kings?
My roll is different every day which I really like!
Terri Hitsman
Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor
What did you want to be when you grew up?I wanted to be a wife, and a mother, and a secretary. God has blessed me with all three!
Foods you can't live without?
Ummm...chocolate. And chocolate. And then there's chocolate.
What's on your ipod or CD player?
Michael W. Smith, Mercy Me, WOW Worship CD's, Rachel Scott, Tiffany Seevers, Twila Paris, & How Could You Love Me So Much
Favorite scripture?
Matthew 5-7: the sermon on the mount. Whenever I'm in doubt about anything, I go there and picture myself sitting there listening to Jesus speak on that day.
Your greatest indulgence?
Fudge brownie sunday
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
God is always in control, nothing is impossible for Him, and I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. If it's broken He will fix it. If its old He'll make it new.
What's one of your proudest moments?
Watching my daughter hold her son for the first time and looking at me with an expression of complete understanding of what a mother's love really is.
What do you do at King of Kings?
I have the privilege of working in the Senior Pastor's office and I am also blessed to work with our missions, which is a passion area for me.
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Mark Zehnder
Senior Pastor
What did you want to be when you grew up?Either a doctor or a Major League Baseball player
Nickname?
Z
Favorite movie?
Wow...how about two...Mr. Holland's Opus and Shawshank Redemption.
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
That God is always drawing us closer to Himself and that he can use the greatest joys and the deepest pain to do so.
What's one goal you have for next year?
I'd like to shoot under par, at least once.
Favorite dessert?
Pecan Pie
Favorite sports team?
Ah, the pain of having to say this...the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers (there's hope this year!!)
Your idea of a perfect day?
Well...it depends! Perfect day at work...looks a lot like Easter at the Qwest Center...where I get to do what God made me for and see all kinds of lives touched. Perfect day off...coffee alone with my wife in the morning, golf in the afternoon with my friends, and playing cards in the evening with even more friends.
What's one of your proudest moments?
No brainer...marrying my beautiful wife, Sharon, followed by the blessing of my three kids, Eric, Zach, and Charista, followed by the birth of my grandson, Nathan (thanks Allison!). The people at King of Kings make me proud all of the time.
What's your day job?
I am blessed to oversee the mission and vision of King of Kings and serve some very awesome people here. I couldn't be more thrilled to get to do what I do.
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Angela Bell
Administratvie Assistant
Nickname?Ang or ABell
Favorite place to relax?
On the lake.
What is a habit of yours most people would find obnoxious?
Tari Asche says, "Your 5am workouts!"
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
I think I've become more aware of God's hand in everything that we do.
Things you love most in others?
A sense of humor and a positive attitude.
Hot or Cold?
Hot (weather) Cold (drinks)
What are you passionate about now that you wouldn't have considered years ago?
The need to serve others everyday and the need for all of us to volunteer our time.
Pets?
I love animals!! I have two dogs (the fur divas) Lola and Maggie
What's your day job?
I work with the teen and children's ministry. I help plan and organize events and most importantly, I keep track of two crazy pastors.
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Grant Carey
Associate Director of Teen Ministries
What's on your ipod or CD player?Everything from David Crowder to Rascal Flatts to Jason Mraz
Something most people don’t know about you?
I was the school mascot (an eagle) for my university for two years
Foods you can't live without?
Fruit, steak, chips and salsa
Things you love most others?
Passion, compassion, dedication
Favorite sports team?
Texas Longhorns, Dallas Cowboys and LA Dodgers
What are you passionate about now that you wouldn't have considered years ago?
Watching princess movies (with my daughters, of course)
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Helping me to trust him in all I do…like moving to Nebraska!
Pets?
Homer, our dog. Named after the city I lived in Alaska when I did my youth ministry internship
What do you do at King of Kings?
My role is to team with Pastor Brad in the student ministries with a main focus on Jr. High. This includes everything from worship, missions trips, confirmation, and crazy fun events.
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Aleah Fuchs
Intern
What's on your ipod or CD player?Christian music of any kind, some country and rock, and a movie.
Nickname?
Leah, Lilo, Lela
What is a habit of yours most people would find obnoxious?
I guess the fact that I'm kinda grumpy when I get home from school, at least my mom finds it obnoxious!
Your idea of a perfect day?
Being alone outside somewhere quiet and beautiful on a sunny day about 75 degrees! Preferably where there aren't big bees waiting to sting me/big spiders that are waiting to bite me.
Favorite scripture?
Tie between Psalm 23 and I Corinthians 13:4-8
Hobbies?
Singing. I also love animals a whole lot.
What are you passionate about now that you wouldn't have considered years ago?
Living my life for God, figuring out who he really is, and how he really thinks.
What do you do at King of Kings?
I follow Brad, Todd and Adam around and do anything they tell me to do! Also, I give my input from the perspective of a teenager.
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Brad Knorr
Associate Pastor of Teen Ministries
Foods you can't live without?JackStack BBQ (Kansas City). Bacon. Nerds. Skim milk.
Favorite movie?
Almost Famous, Cars, & Curious George
Hobbies?
Playing with my kids, dating my wife, sports, love to travel
Favorite dessert?
One-dozen Paradise Bakery chocolate chip cookies
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Revealing himself to me. And I feel he's just getting started...
Your idea of a perfect day?
Not being separated from my family; teens coming over to our house; hearing how they are leading their friends to Christ; hanging out outside.
Pets?
Maggie - the dog (Golden Retriever, Swimmer/Fetcher Extraordinaire)
What's your day job?
I've got the best job in the world. I hang out with teens and help them grasp a dependency on Jesus in their lives. There's usually a good amount of laughter, some tears, and a whole lot of ping-pong.
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Todd Laird
Creative Arts Leader
Nickname?Laird
Morning person or Night owl?
Hoot, Hoot
Something most people don't know about you?
I've played the cello since the 4th grade.
Things you love most in others?
Creativity. Without it, people are boring, I don't need that.
What's one goal you have for next year?
To not only bring more youth to be part of the youth worship ministry, but to have them know the fullness of Christ and it be manifested in everything they do.
Hobby? Motorcycling. If that's a word. Riding with friends.
Pets?
Two dogs...
Reuben - Boston Terrier
Ellie - Toy Fox Terrier
What are you most passionate about now that you wouldn't have considered years ago?
Youth. I didn't think I'd end up working with this age group. I absolutely love it.
What's your day job?
I am in charge of all aspects of Senior and Junior High worship including tech team, media, drama and the like.
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Dave Kelly
Director of Worship
Something most people don't know about you?I studied Political Science at the University.
Food you can't live without?
Indian
Favorite movie?
Shadowlands
Hot or Cold?
Both - I love the seasons in Nebraska.
Things you love most in others?
Generosity; Gentleness; Patience
What's one goal you have for this year?
To see God break into our times of gathered worship; to expect the unexpected.
Your idea of a perfect day?
A day with Sarah, my wife and best friend.
What's your day job?
I head up the worship side of things here at King of Kings.
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Steve Roberts
Associate Director of Worship
What's on your ipod or CD player?Fernando Ortega, Hillsong, Keane, Steely Dan, Mendelssohn
Favorite place to relax?
The Jersey Shore
Favorite dessert?
Haven't met one I don't like yet.
Hobby?
Playing golf badly
What's one of your proudest moments?
Watching my older son compete in swimming at Morningside College. Watching my younger son participate in All-State Orchestra
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Giving me a heart for the persecuted church
What's your day job?
I write & arrange Worship Team music, schedule Worship teams for weekend services and I write & record the weekend video announcements.
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Greg Scott
Technical Arts Leader
What did you want to be when you grew up?A professional baseball player like my dad.
What is a habit of yours that most people would find obnoxious?
Next question... :)
Favorite sports team?
Nebraska!
What is something you have learned while being on staff at King of Kings?
God is gracious.
Favorite scripture?
Galatians 2:20 - "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."
Favorite word?
Yankee Doodle
Coolest thing God is doing in your life right now?
Changing me to be more like him.
Pets?
A rock
What's your day job?
I oversee all aspects of multimedia within the Worship Center at King of Kings Church.
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Tammy Sherman
Ministry Assistant for Worship
What did you want to be when you grew up?A business person who ran my own business/company... think Cybil Shepherd on Moonlighting :)
Favorite place to relax?
On the couch/overstuffed chair with a book.
Something most people don't know about you?
I don't care so much for planes, but I've wanted to skydive.
Favorite pop?
Dr. Pepper
What's your greatest indulgence?
Sweets
One of your proudest moments?
Having my boys
What's your day job?
I support the worship department by helping to prepare the media for the worship services. I also help with the children and teen departments as needed.
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