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Mike Penninga Updated
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Senior Pastor – Mike Penninga

Mike Penninga is first and foremost a son of God, a husband to Michelle, a father of 3, and a Kelowna boy through-and-through! A grad of Trinity Western University and ACTS seminary with a background in broadcast journalism, Mike has a passion for sharing the life changing news of Jesus Christ in understandable and captivating ways. He has spoken to thousands of students and young adults over the past 15 years, challenging them to invest their lives in that which is eternal. He has been the Senior Pastor at Kelowna Gospel Fellowship since March 2009. Discover more about Mike's heart in this article:

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Jinger Goma

Associate Pastor – Jinger Goma

Jinger Goma is very passionate in sharing Jesus to the world. He is one who understands what it means to be redeemed and is excited to tell others about Christ’s redemptive love for all. He is married to an amazing woman, Rachael, and is a father to Simeon and Safia. He is a Prairie Bible College graduate and is currently pursuing a Masters in Christian Studies (Old Testament Major) through Regent College. He has a heart to reach out to the world to tell them about the amazing grace of God. His areas of responsibilities at KGF include oversight of Youth (TREK) & Young Adults (TALMID), as well as Life Groups. Jinger has worked at KGF since April 2011

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Pam Grimm

Children's Ministries Pastor - Pam Grimm

Pam Grimm loves that having a relationship with Jesus is an adventure like no other! She is married to her amazing husband Paul, mother of 3 and a new mother in law. She brings many years of experience in Children and Family Ministry partnered with her studies from Trinity Western University and Emmanuel Bible College. Her ministry has extended into speaking and training to over thousands of families, women and children at churches and in retreat settings across Canada and the USA. Pam looks forward to helping bring children to know and grow in Christ. Her heart is also to come alongside the families at KGF and help them be intentional in building a strong foundation of faith at home through equipping and training. Pam is thrilled to be a new member of the KGF family, starting on staff July 2012, and is excited to see what God is going to do!

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Judy von Hollen

Secretary – Judy Von Hollen

I am a child of God, working as receptionist at KGF since 2007. I love the teaching, music and people of KGF! I am so excited to see where God will take us! Jim & I have 3 children and 5 grandchildren.

My verse of the moment is Psalm 63:7, “Because You are my help, I sing in the shadow of Your wings.”

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Laura Clifton

Administrative Assistant – Laura Clifton

Laura was born and raised in Kelowna in a loving Christian family and had the joy of marrying her wonderful husband in August 2010. She has worked in administration for much of the past 10 years, and began her time on staff at KGF in May 2011. Laura is passionate about her walk with Jesus and is challenged daily in what this means for her life. She is also passionate about families and seeing people of every generation thrive in their relationship with Christ and with each other. Laura enjoys travel, kayaking and playing tennis very poorly.

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Rolly Rangno - June 2013

Rolly Rangno - Worship Ministries Pastor

What a joy it is to finally officially begin serving as your worship pastor here at Kelowna Gospel Fellowship. I am truly excited at the prospects of what God has in store for us as a church family as we together magnify the name of Jesus in worship and music.

I move into this new season of ministry with great expectation and thankfulness. As I have come to know the pastoral and support staff at KGF, I marvel at the quality, gifted people God has brought together for "such a time as this"!

Rolly Rangno

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Galen-Bond---June-2013

Galen Bond - Technical Ministries Director

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Monty Scott

Monty Scott - Church Planting Apprentice

"Love deep, lead well, and grow in the image of Christ." These words describe the desire and mission that govern Monty's life as a husband, father and leader. Monty has a background in pastoral ministry, church planting, funeral service and commercial painting. He is currently employed with C2C Network (more here:) and is looking forward to serving at KGF over this next season of ministry.

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Amy Wiersma - Administrative Assistant

My name is Amy Wiersma and I am thrilled to accept the temporary position as Administrative Assistant while Laura is on mat. leave. My husband Mark and I have been at KGF for almost two years now and love what God is doing here! I have worked in Administration and Pastoral support since I was 15 with the exception of four years I spent at Prairie Bible College. During my time at Prairie the Lord stirred in me a passion to journey with and equip people to have a deeper, real relationship with Jesus and see them thriving in what God has called them to do! It is my desire to be a solid support to the Pastors here at KGF, allowing them to better do the ministry God has called them to.

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KGF Staff 2013