Staff

Lead Pastor - Joe Wittwer

Joe came to Life Center in 1978 as the lead pastor and primary speaker for the church. The easiest way to contact him is to see him after any Sunday service; he would be happy to meet you. You can also or call the office at 509.327.4422 to speak with Penny, his assistant.

Joe and Laina married in 1975 and have five children and a growing number of grandchildren.

Speaking Pastors

David Lewellyn |
Matt Clark |
Michael Hockett |

Ministry Leaders

Nursery | Deann Sylvia |
Pre K | Kari Papst | 
Kindergarten | Will Christianson | 
1st-2nd Grade | Craig Schafer |
3rd-5th Grade | Ed Hoffman |
Jr High (6-8 Grade) | David Bickley |
Sr High (9-12 Grade) | Michael Wittwer |
College Age (18-25) | Bobby Moore |
Womens | Kathi Jingling |
Mens | Tim Johnson |
Couples | Matt Clark |
Life Groups | Jeff Allen |
Outreach | Kristi Burns |
Recovery | Tim Johnson |
Worship | Paul Miller |
Finances | Blake Folden |
Facilities | Gary Justesen |
Communications | Andy Wittwer |

To speak with any of our staff, please call the office at 509.327.4422 and Karen, our receptionist, will help connect you.

Click here for a complete staff listing

Amy Miller | Creative Arts Director |
Amy Franklin | Graphic Designer |
Andy Wittwer | Communications |
Annee Compogno | Love 360 Admin Assistant |
Bill Kafflen | Assistant Executive Pastor |
Blake Folden | Administrative Pastor |
Bobby Moore | College Pastor |
Bonnie Torhjelm | Accountant |
Brian Julagay | Commons Host |
Brian Sheldon | Commons Host |
Bruce Finkbeiner | Mechanical Maintenance |
Cami Bradley | Music Director |
Cole Steinbach | Facilities Specialist |
Craig Schafer | 1st-2nd Grade Pastor |
Dan Archer | Technical Director |
Dave Compogno | Sound |
David Lewellyn | Student Ministries Team Leader |
David Bickley | Middle School Pastor |
DeAnn Sylvia | Nursery Director |
Ed Hoffman | 3rd-5th Grade Pastor |
Emily Lewellyn | Student Ministries Support |
Eric Bradley | Service Programming Director |
Gary Justesen | Facilities Supervisor |
Gene Joner | Facilities/Carpets |
Ginger Siemens | Women's Ministry Director |
Heidi Pratt | Common Cup Ministries |
Jeff Allen | Life Groups Pastor |
Jodie Julagay | Adult Ministry Support |
Joe Wittwer | Lead Pastor |
Josh Schiel | Alive Associate Director |
Karen Pratt | Receptionist |
Kari Papst | Pre-school Pastor |
Kathi Jingling | Women's Ministry Pastor |
Kelly Aldrich | Bookkeeper |
Kenna Joner | Community Impact Pastor |
Kevin Howard | Technical Program Support |
Kim Walker | Shelby Administrator |
Kristi Burns | Love 360 Director |
Leon Vincent | Commons Host |
Lindsay Branting | Love 360 Assistant |
Matt Clark | Family and Couples Pastor |
Michael Hockett | Adult Ministries Pastor |
Michael Wittwer | High School Pastor |
Mike Riddle | Children's Ministry Pastor |
Mike Spencer | Facilities Specialist |
Miranda Clott | Life Group Support |
Nathan Lewellyn | Student Ministries Worship Director |
Noel Campbell | Prayer Pastor |
Paul Brown | Music Director |
Paul Miller | Worship Pastor |
Penny Kafflen | Executive Assistant |
Phil Schulz | Facilities Specialist |
Rachel Clabaugh | Graphic Designer |
Rick Noll | Executive Pastor |
Robert Olson | Commons Host |
Robin Schuh | Facilities Specialist |
Rodger McDaniel | Commons Host |
Ronda Sheldon | AdventureLand Support |
Sam Weber | Commons Host |
Shaun Stone | First Impressions Pastor |
Teresa Henderson | AdventureLand Support |
Tim Johnson | Director of Men's & Recovery Ministries |
Troy Reit | Technical Support |
Will Christianson | Kindergarten Pastor |
Zach Saugen | Facilities Specialist |
Zak Johnson | Digital Media Producer |