Staff

Kermit Culver - Senior Pastor
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HOMETOWN:

I was born and raised at Iroquois, SD

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED / BEEN PART OF THE FAMILY AT LUMC?:

 I've been the pastor of LUMC since July 1, 1996

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

I love empowering people to discover their unique giftedness, and then helping them find places to exercise those gifts. It's been great working with a great and gifted staff. It has been a rush to be part of the transition of LUMC in the past 13 years. I love baptizing babies, and playing part-time grandpa!

TELL A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY:

I've been married to Susan for 32 years. She is the joy of my life. She is an accomplished musician and teaches art at Simile Middle School. We have two sons, Adam 28, engaged to Amberly, and Jordan, 26. They both live in Nashville, and work to support their passion: making music!

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

I'm not sure they are hobbies, but I'm addicted to golf, and hunting. I also love to loom bead, and watch sports on TV.

Suzanne Thorenson - Kids' Ministry Director
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HOMETOWN:
Bismarck, ND

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED / BEEN PART OF THE FAMILY AT LUMC?:

My family has been attending LUMC for almost 15 years. We felt right at home the first time we came in the door. I have been on staff for almost 4 years.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

 I absolutely love working with the children and volunteers. It is amazing to get to be part of building faith into little people and partnering with parents. I enjoy meeting new families and helping people find the place God created for them to serve. I love watching people grow in their faith. And I get to sing and dance and be crazy - what a great job!

TELL A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY:

 I have been married to my best friend Sean for 14 years. Sean teaches Graphic Design at Bismarck State College. We have two very busy boys. Mason is 13 and loves playing baseball, football and basketball. Chase is 9 and enjoys building Legos, drawing and playing games.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

I really enjoy going for walks, reading, playing games, camping and watching my kids play sports.

Peter Jones - Youth Pastor
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HOMETOWN:

Toss up between Los Angeles, CA and Bullhead City, AZ

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED / BEEN PART OF THE FAMILY AT LUMC?:

I've been here since 2003.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

Almost everything. Teenagers are just so good at seeing the truth of things once it's pointed out and are hungering for the kind of throw-it-all-in love that God offers. It's just amazing to help them find it and help them help others find it.

TELL A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY:

My wife, Stephanie works in various capacities in the church. I have two boys, Severyn and Tyrus who are all at once all boy and all awesome. They can be a bit trying at times but I would rather them be hyper boys than anything else.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

 Where to begin? I love to read and write...mostly theology, philosophy and fantasy fiction. Football, strategy games and randomly tackling my teens also find ways into my schedule.

Stephanie Jones - Secretary; Director of Sound/Video

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HOMETOWN:  

 Poplar, Montana (Fort Peck Reservation)

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED/ BEEN PART OF THE FAMILY AT LUMC?:

My husband got the position as Youth Pastor in June of 2003.  I volunteer in his ministry.  I started working part-time in the office in 2005. I later became the Director of Sound/Video.  In December of 2009, I took the position as secretary of LUMC.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

I enjoy the atmosphere. I love the people I work with and the people that come into the office. I’m pleased to say, I love my job!

TELL A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY:

I have a wonderful husband, Peter, who is truly my best friend.  God has blessed us with 2 wonderful boys, Severyn and Tyrus, ages 11 and 7. They are full of energy and personality!

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

I like to garden and play games, especially word games and pinochle. I like to cook (but not the clean up.) I enjoy the sun and love taking walks or riding my bike. I don’t think this is really a hobby, but I love being with teenagers. My heart loves them, hurts when they hurt ... they are amazing individuals!

Walter Schott - Visitation Pastor 
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HOMETOWN:
Eureka, South Dakota

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED / BEEN PART OF THE FAMILY AT LUMC?:

10 years

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

 Meeting people, building relationships, offering spiritual encouragement and guidance, listening to blessings and concerns, sharing with each other some of the joys and struggles of our spiritual journey with the Lord.

TELL A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY:

I am married to Lola (Umber) Schott for 54 years. We have 3 sons, Randy, Overland Park, KS; Brian, Vashon, WA, (Island near Seattle); Jonathon, West Seattle, WA. We are also blessed with 3 grandchildren, Ryan, Overland Park, KS.; Stephanie, Los Angeles, CA.; Christopher, San Diego, CA, US Marine Corp. We do not have a dog or cat or any other live pets!!

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

Traveling; reading; walking exercising; yard care

Dan Weigel - Worship Pastor/Membership Care
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HOMETOWN:
Homegrown here in Bismarck, ND

HOW LONG HAVE YOU

WORKED/ BEEN PART OF THE FAMILY AT LUMC?: 

I started working here in March 2012.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

 Sunday Mornings!! I love to work with my worship team and hear their musical growth every week, but most of all witness their spiritual growth as well. I also love leading our congregation in prayer through song. When I experience this body of believers engaging in worship it drives and motivates me.

TELL A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY:

I have a beautiful bride named Aly. She is the best Kindergarten teacher I know. She is also a passionate worshipper and plays a tremendous role in the worship team as well. We also have two puppies training us for parent hood, Cotton and Talla.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

In general, I just really enjoy life so I have many hobbies but my favorites are: Racquetball, Volleyball, Golf, Farming, writing music, and recording music.

Al Roll - Treasurer / Lay Leader
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HOMETOWN:
Mandan, ND

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED/ BEEN PART OF THE FAMILY AT LUMC?:

I've been on staff for 3 years, but have been part of the LUMC family for 20 years

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

Without question, serving God with a wonderful team!

TELL A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY:

Married to Kathy for 20 years, 5 children - 1 daughter-in-law, 2 puppies, 1 cat, and now 2 bobcats (hockey players living with us for the season)

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

Sports obviously, listening to contemporary Christian music, trying to make a difference...

Thomas Carlson - Hospitality Ministry

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HOMETOWN: 

Menomonie, WI

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED/BEEN PART OF THE FAMILY AT LUMC?

I have been part of the family since March 2012.  I joined the staff as a volunteer staff member in November 2012.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

I love meeting new people. I find great joy in seeing how God has blessed people. It's amazing to greet members and guests.  Most of all, I enjoy working with such awesome people. I serve a great team of people.

TELL A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY:

I have a wonderful wife, Britni.  We have been married for 3 1/2 years.  She is a HUGE blessing in my life.  Britni works at Pride Inc. as a Direct Support Professional.  We have two four-legged kids, our dogs, Buzz and Hayley.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

I love to golf, shoot photography and most of all spend time with my wife.

Barbara Nash, Missions Coordinator

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HOMETOWN:

I was born and raised in Williston and nurtured at Faith United Methodist Church, where my parents still attend. I am a Physical Therapist by profession, with a special interest in rehabilitation after spinal cord injuries.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED/BEEN A PART OF THE FAMILY AT LUMC?

My husband, Dave, and I have attended Legacy UMC for about 20 years. I have been active to varying degrees for most of that time, including membership in Hope Circle and the Missions team. I accepted the position of Missions Coordinator in March of 2011.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

TELL A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY:

Dave and I have three children and three grandchildren. My daughter, Laura, and her husband, Jon live in Hazen, both work at DGC and are parents to Caitlin and Dillon. My son, Benjamin and his wife, Meghan, and my grandson, Sidney, live in Seattle where she works for 5^th Ave Theater and Ben just went freelance with NASH Video Services. Alexander and his fiance’, Dania, live in Hyde Park, NY, were Dania is working at a bakery while on the waiting list for the pastry program at The Culinary Institute. Alex is also working and continuing to pursue his interest in music production.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

My hobbies include gardening and reading, although I find little time for either one these days. I love time with my grandchildren and other family and enjoy home fix-it projects and making things with my hands.

¹² I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection of which Christ Jesus first possessed me. Philippians 3:12 (NLT)

Cory Thrall, Small Group Coordinator

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HOMETOWN:

Bismarck ND

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED/ BEEN PART OF THE FAMILY AT LUMC?:

I started volunteering as small group coordinator in January 2013.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?:

I enjoy seeing people connect.  This job gives me the opportunity to help people connect with each other in deep, meaningful ways.  This helps create a Christ centered community of believers, which is my goal.

TELL A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY:

 My wife Becky and I have been married for 18 years. We have a pet love bird named Sunshine.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?:

I love to read.  I enjoy fishing and outdoor activities like biking and canoeing.