Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Staff

Interim Pastor, Mark Gravrock began serving Bethlehem in mid-November 2010.  Mark served parishes in Kelley, Iowa; Seattle, Washington; and Arlee, Montana, and taught Bible at Trinity Lutheran College in Seattle.  He is married to Peggy Ellingsen.

Visitation Ministers:

Blair Buckley relocated here 20 years ago from Minnesota. His grandfather is a Methodist minister. With the love of his two sons and his wife, Paula, he survived a brain trauma injury and pursued a new mission in life.

Ted Berg and his wife, Omy, have worshipped at BLC for the last ten years. Ted has served as a Lay Pastoral Associate for the Montana Synod, ELCA since 2004. He has preached at churches in Kalispell, Arlee, Thompson Falls and Hot Springs. He is the father of two sons and five daughters. He and Omy have 22 grandchildren between them!

Parish Worker, Kathy Eff has been a member of Bethlehem since 1975 and joined the staff in 1991. Kathy and her husband, Jim, married since 1969, have three adult sons.

Secretary, Brenda Corbin joined the Bethlehem staff in April, 2010.  She was born and raised in Maryland.  She and Roy are both avid photographers.

Custodian, Kent Gunderson joined the Bethlehem staff in September of 1997.  He gives careful attention to the church properties, facility and grounds.  Kent is married to Annette and has three children.

Director of Music, Paul Gregory brings a variety of musical talents as organist, pianist and director of the Gosbells.  He joined the Bethlehem staff in February of 2000.      

Choir Director, Stephanie White shares her musical gifts by directing the Chancel choir.  Stephanie joined the Bethlehem staff in 2008.

Youth Director, Kristen Grosswiler  was born and raised in La Canada, CA. She attended California Lutheran University where she earned a BA in German.  She and her husband Ryan moved to Kalispell in 2008 where they live with their daughters Ava and Wrenna.

Church Council

President: 

Tony Nelson 
 
Vice Presidents:

Judie Cundy and Janan Beller

Treasurer: 

Duane Anderson

Christian Education:

Nancy Brosten

Fellowship: 

Peggy Aagenes-Janzer

Outreach:

Karen Fisher 

Property: 

Mike Galvin

Stewardship: 

Margie Simpson
 
Worship and Music:

Glen Aasheim

Youth: 

Paula Buckley