Staff

kermitKermit 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 FUMC 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.





suzanneSuzanne Thorenson - Children's 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 11 and loves playing baseball, football and basketball. Chase is 8, in the 2nd grade, 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.



peterPeter 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.



stephanieStephanie 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 FUMC?:
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 10 and 6. 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!

walterWalter 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



marvinMarvin Winstryg - Adult Ministries Pastor
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HOMETOWN:
Perham, MN

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED/ BEEN PART OF THE FAMILY AT FUMC?: 
I have been on staff at Legacy on a part time basis since March of 2010 after I retired from serving as a pastor for 37 years.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
I love having the opportunity to serve my Lord in a church that desires to reach new people with the gospel of Christ, as well as to develop true Disciples. I am so glad that I have an opportunity to share my vast life experiences with the people I encounter, and look forward to being a part of your lives.

TELL A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY:
I have been married to my lovely and talented wife for over fourty years. We have two sons. Eric our oldest lives in Lincoln NE and Trenten our youngest lives here in Bismarck. We also have a wonderful granddaughter Samanta who is fifteen and lives in Bismarck.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
Fortunately and unfortunately I don't really have any hobbies. Fortunately because if I did I probably wouldn't Have time to work at the church, unfortunately because I know one of these days I will want to quite and wont know what to do.

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

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