Kettlebrook Leadership

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  • troy loether: lead Pastor

    Married to: Stephanie

    Dad to: Tiara, Tianna, Chloe, Isaac, and Ephraim

    Both Troy and his wife Stephanie came to know Jesus Christ while in the context of authentic, relational discipleship groups and both have a passion for the transformation that can take place in these environments. Troy’s favorite pastime is spending time with other people, especially Stephanie and their five children. Troy enjoys being active and playing just about any sport. Troy and Stephanie care deeply for the people of our community, love raising their kids here and are blessed to see all that God is doing in the community. Whether in his past career in the marketplace, in his neighborhood, playing basketball with friends, or as pastor, in all areas of Troy’s life, he seeks to point people to Jesus as the perfect image of our loving Father. 

  • Ryan LaTour

    pastor (jackson site) & of MISSIONAL LIVING

    Married to: Libby (1999)

    Dad to: Myah and Ben

    Ryan is passionate about helping people become Christ-followers who help others follow Christ, seeking to reflect the goodness of Jesus in all of life: work, marriage, parenting, relationships, finances and more. He does this through a missional community family where they share in each other’s lives, encourage one another and serve together. Ryan likes coaching sports, hunting, walks with his bride and time with friends. An outflow of following Jesus leads Ryan to live with great intentionality with his relationships where he seeks to model a life where others see Jesus’ good news.  

  • Steve farina:  

    pastor  of Care and connections

    married to: martha

    Dad to: Abby (AJ), Cassia (Cory), Anthony, Laurel (Ben)

    Grandpa to: Teagan, Keller, Fiona, and Elan

    Steve’s favorite thing is hanging out and meeting people! He loves to listen to and to learn people's stories, seeing God’s evident love and pursuit woven into each story. Since people matter so much to Jesus, people matter to Steve. Another great love of Steve’s at Kettlebrook is being “Grandpa Steve” to many of the kids. He loves telling them Bible stories and watching their eyes get wide with “what will happen next?” Steve and wife Martha spent nearly 20 years in ministry in Central Europe because they both love learning about and being with people from other cultures. And we can't leave out prayer... Steve would love to pray with you and for you. 

  • kim mundinger

    Pastor of family & Children's ministry

    Married to: Jay (1990)

    Mom to: Jase, Sally (David), Charlie, Jack, Daniel and Lydia

    Grandma to: Oliver, Kali and Jane

    Kim’s love for Christ and passion for helping children to know Him is evident in many aspects of her life. Whether it be her own kids and grandbaby, the kids in her Missional Community family, the Kettlebrook children’s ministry kids or in serving the local foster care system, sharing Jesus in these relationships is her greatest desire. Just as God has given her hope through Jesus, she wants others to know that hope as well. Most recently, God has led her to learn about, and minister to, kids and families dealing with trauma. She gives generously of her time and treasure in order to see the Kingdom of God come locally and globally.  

  • david syzdek:  Pastor of Youth ministry

    Married to: Sally (2018)

    Dad to: Oliver, kali and jane

    David loves to be outdoors camping, kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, and being involved in others' lives, but most of all he has a desire to make Jesus known! His servant-leadership empowers others to grow in their faith and use their gifts and passions to then love and serve others. As someone who experienced others investing in him, he loves to connect with youth, whether it be through music worship bands, a small group, developing them as leaders, at camp… just doing life with them. David started in a career in firefighting before God led him to full-time youth ministry.

  • bridget pfeil: Director of Children's Ministry

    Married to: Curt (1994)

    Mom to: CJ, Mitch and Marissa 

    Bridget began to grow in her understanding of God through MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers). Just as other women came alongside her to give her insight about her identity as a woman, as a wife and a mother, Bridget seeks to come alongside others in authentic relationships where people can be real about life circumstances, struggles and questions about faith. Whether it be a Sunday morning children’s ministry group, a discipleship group or other relationship, Bridget desires for others to grow in their faith in order for them to experience the true peace of God.    

  • Christian novales: director of music worship

    married to: Melissa (2013)

    Dad to: ronan, cole, and dario

    Christian grew up in West Bend, WI.  Son to first generation immigrants from the Philippines, he was taught from an early age the love of Jesus.  His mother was a piano teacher and Christian began classical training in piano at the age of four.  She also modeled how to use your talents to serve the Lord as she led worship and directed choirs. After the death of his mother, his life did not resemble the life of a Christian. God began to put people in his life that would slowly begin to bring Christian back to Him, beginning with his wife, Melissa.  Christian began to realize that Jesus and the good news of the Gospel was what was missing in his life and dedicated his life back to the Lord, culminating in his baptism in 2020.  Along with his love for Jesus, he also rediscovered his passion for music worship and discipling others through song.  In his free time, Christian enjoys spending time with his three sons, Ronan, Cole & Dario, discipling youth involved in Torch, and playing basketball.  

  • Kristi Diffor: Director of Creative Design

    Married to: Greg (1992)

    Mom to: Tyson, Evan, Keaton and Nolan

    Kristi’s faith in God began as a young teen who understood that she needed to not only be saved from her sin, but needed the Spirit of God to lead her, change her heart and give her purpose. She desires to help others grow in faith and understand of God’s unfailing love. Hearing other people’s stories over tea is one of her greatest joys. Her other joys include spending time with family and friends, playing board games, hosting people at their home, and riding a horse through the woods.

  • sue cole: Director of Administration

    Married to: Scott (1983)

    Mom to: Sarah and Franklin

    Grandma to: Vienna, Jackson, León, Cole, Isola and rafael

    Sue’s life is one of servant leader who seeks to be a blessing to everyone - family, friends, Chix4aCause recipients and others in which she crosses paths.  Serving others is central to her everyday rhythms of life.  Whether she is spending time with her Grandchildren, paddling, boating, fishing the waterways, hiking with her husband, Scott, or golfing with friends, Sue seeks to model Jesus to others and point to the ways that Jesus has loved and served her.  

  • Katherine tobey: Director of REACH local

    Married to: Nate (2002)

    Mom to: Madelynn and Caleb

    Katherine is all about loving others in her neighborhood, missional community, at the Seed of Hope Center and at Kettlebrook, where she serves as the Director of REACH Local and volunteers on a regular basis weekly! She grew up in the church and continues to grow in her faith, be changed through the power of the Good News of Jesus and seeks to serve God by loving others. She and her family love to be active, outdoors, and spend time with others. 

  • Kara: Director of REACH Global

    Married to: Mike (1994)

    As a young adult, Kara heard the Good News of Jesus and was inspired deeply by the love of God the Father for her as well as for all people in the world. Following God’s heart for the world, she has sought to live her life, whether locally or oversees, alongside others. Whether over a cup of coffee, on a walk or a long bike ride, as a cross country coach or mentor, Kara’s life is an open book and an example of how the Holy Spirit changes people amidst the ups and downs of life. She will always point others to Jesus as the hope and light for this world as well as the heart of God in human form. Helping others know the Father through Jesus is central to everything she does!

  • Trent Halvorsen - ignite ministry director

    son to: kristy & Kurt (passed away 2018)

    brother to: Bryce & Mackenzie

    Trent was born in Illinois where his dad was a youth pastor. With great leadership from his mom and dad, Trent learned to follow Christ and Chicago sports at a very young age. Since then, Trent and his family moved to Wisconsin where his mom and dad became the directors at a local Christian camp. It was through living at camp that Trent discovered his true heart and passion for serving others and sharing the gospel message with all!  Throughout his middle and high school career, Trent has been able to express his passion at our Torch and Ignite programs. Whether it was playing on the worship team or being a small group leader, Trent loves to serve others. Trent also serves his community in many ways, including being a volunteer firefighter. Lastly, some of Trent's favorite pastimes are fishing, carpentry, playing baseball, and spending time with friends and family!

  • Renee o'leske - bookkeeper

    When Renee was a young girl, she realized her need for a Savior and put her faith in Jesus Christ.  As a follower of Christ, she desires to reflect Jesus in every aspect of her life – as a wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, and employee.  In her free time, Renee enjoys spending time with her family and friends (particularly over a cup of coffee), cross country skiing, and biking.

  • mike: pastor emeritus  

    Married to: Kara (1994)

    Mike graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in business management and marketing. He worked in the business world several years before moving to Siberia for eight years. In 2005, Mike and his family moved back to the area and helped launch Kettlebrook. God’s love for all people, especially those who have never heard about Jesus, is central to all Mike does. Whether biking or drinking a beer with others, traveling, going to the Y or simply being a support to someone hurting, Mike’s desire is to point them to Jesus

  • jAY mUNDINGER, elder chair

    Married to: Kim (1990)

    Father to: JaSe, Sally (David), Charlie, Jack, Daniel and Lydia

    Grandpa to: Oliver

    Jay is gifted spiritually as a shepherd of people. He leads people in many various roles: in the workplace, community, and at Kettlebrook through children’s ministry, as an elder and within their missional community family. No matter the place, Jay seeks to live out his faith by investing in friendships that lead to sharing the good news of Jesus. Jay says, “His grace brings amazing joy to my life to know that the Creator of this world desires a relationship with me. That leads me to extend relationship to others.”

  • Ryan hughes

    married to: kerry (2003)

    father to: archie, theo, and eloise

    Ryan, an Industrial Engineer by trade, is a hands-on kind of guy who enjoys making stuff work (or breaking it).  He grew up knowing Jesus, but it was 10 years ago when he was invited to join a small group that he learned the relational aspect of Jesus.  The Good News of Jesus has taught him the value of relationships over everything else - relationship with God, and with one another.  As he continues to mature in faith, he’s been given opportunities to share his story, demonstrate Christ’s love, and help point others to the truth of Jesus.

  • Dan johnstone

    married to: Denise (2002)

    father to: norah, isaac, and ezra

    Although Dan grew up knowing the Lord as his Savior, it wasn’t until adulthood that he really began to understand the ferocious love of God.  After God’s Salvation, Dan’s greatest blessing is his wife, Denise, and his three amazing children.  Dan is a math interventionist and math coach in the School District of Menomonee Falls, and feels called to invest in kids and build relationships with them.  Dan loves building relationships with others, and seeing others engage in their relationship with the Lord.  Through all areas of his life, Dan seeks to love the Lord, make disciples, love others, and follow Him in the deepest part of his heart.

  • RYAN LATOUR

    MARRIED TO: LIBBY (1999)

    DAD TO: MYAH AND BEN

    Ryan is passionate about helping people become Christ-followers who help others follow Christ, seeking to reflect the goodness of Jesus in all of life: work, marriage, parenting, relationships, finances and more. He does this through a missional community family where they share in each other’s lives, encourage one another and serve together. Ryan likes coaching sports, hunting, walks with his bride and time with friends. An outflow of following Jesus leads Ryan to live with great intentionality with his relationships where he seeks to model a life where others see Jesus’ good news.

  • troy loether

    Married to: Stephanie (2003)

    Dad to: Tiara, Tianna, Chloe, Isaac and Ephraim

    Both Troy and his wife Stephanie came to know Jesus Christ while in the context of authentic, relational discipleship groups and both have a passion for the transformation that can take place in these environments. Troy’s favorite pastime is spending time with other people, especially Stephanie and their five children. Troy enjoys being active and playing just about any sport. Troy and Stephanie care deeply for the people of our community, love raising their kids here and are blessed to see all that God is doing in the community.  Whether in his past career in the marketplace, in his neighborhood, playing basketball with friends, or as pastor, in all areas of Troy’s life, he seeks to point people to Jesus as the perfect image of our loving Father. 

  • nate tobey

    Married to: Katherine (2002)

    Dad to: Madelynn and Caleb

    Nate was born in Alaska and raised in a Christian home. This upbringing gave Nate a love of adventure, the outdoors and the grandeur of God. Professionally, Nate has spent the last 22 years moving around the country as a retail executive. Nate is a people leader and is currently a divisional leader at a large retailer. He and his wife have been devoted to leading small groups. Nate loves to focus on discipling men into a closer relationship with Jesus. After having his world view significantly changed from the Perspectives class, Nate enjoys encouraging other people to see God’s heart for the world. Nate has been married to his wife Katherine for 20 years and they have two children, Madelynn, 14 and Caleb, 9. They live in Slinger, WI and are members of the Jackson site. In his spare time, you will find Nate fly fishing or drinking coffee.