STAFF

Pastor Brian Baughman has served KLMC since 1997.  He grew up in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  He graduated from Ft. Wayne Bible College in 1982.  with a B.S. in Christian Education.  He graduated from Huntington University with a Master of Christian Ministry.  He married his wife, Tina Baughman, in 1982.  He has been serving at KLMC since 1997 as the Senior Pastor. Pastor Brian will continue to serve full-time as the Associate Pastor of KLMC starting on January 1, 2025.  Brian and Tina have three grown sons: Matthew (Brittany), Joseph (Catherine), and Michael (Laura), and three granddaughters.  In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, bicycling, reading, and playing table games.

Colossians 1:28 (ESV) - Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

Pastor Norm has served at KLMC since June of 2007.  He grew up in Elkhart, IN.  He graduated from Bethel College (Mishawaka) in 2007 with a Christian Ministry degree.  Norm felt called into ministry his Junior year of High School, and has been passionate about seeing people worship the Creator of the Universe ever since.  He has been married to his wife, Tara, since 2006.  They have two children, Brayden (2012) and Landon (2014). Norm is the youth director. He also has a role in organizing and leading music on Sunday mornings.  In his spare time he enjoys listening to and playing music, spending time with his wife, and playing with his kids.

Pastor Norm will  begin serving as the Senior Pastor of KLMC starting on January 1, 2025.

Kristen has been on staff at KLMC since July 2012.  Kristen was raised in Koontz Lake and graduated from Oregon-Davis High School.  Kristen married her high school sweetheart, Justin Basham, in October 1993.  They have three very active children; Joshua, Jordan and Jared.  Kristen adores children and feels very blessed to be a Co-Director in the Children's Ministry at KLMC.  She enjoys reading, camping, baking and spending time with family.

Melana Marcum has attended KLMC her whole life and has loved being able to serve in different areas within the church, such as children’s ministry and youth group. She grew up singing in KLMC and feels blessed to have the opportunity to serve now as Worship Director. Melana is married to Rodney, and they have a son, Barrett.

Allen Renz has been on staff at KLMC since 2022. Allen was raised in Koontz Lake and graduated from Oregon-Davis High School.  He gained his Associate of Science Degree in General Studies from Ancilla College. Later in life, he graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a B.A. in Organizational Communication & Theater. Allen has been attending KLMC his whole life. He has served in the church since the age of 12, both in children's ministry and sound & media. Allen is married to Abby, and they have one son, Oliver. Allen enjoys spending time with his family and friends, going on hikes, going to amusement parks, and catching a movie, concert, or theater production. He also enjoys playing both board games and video games.

Annika Polinski has been on staff at KLMC since January 2024. She graduated from Olivet Nazarene University where she studied Hospitality and Marketing. Annika is married to Andy, and they have one daughter, Luella, and two spunky Australian Shepherds named Lucy and Dottie. In her spare time, Annika enjoys gardening, baking and going for long walks.