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Pastor Herb has been married to Gail for 46 years. We have raised three children: Nathan and Joy have given us four grandchildren; Kirsten and Nicholas have also given us four grandchildren; and David lives with us outside of Olympia.
Gail and I met when we attended the Lutheran Bible Institute of Seattle. After my time in the U.S. Army as a draftee, I returned to LBI to earn my undergraduate degree in Christian Education. I graduated from Wartburg Theological Seminary (ALC) in 1980.
I retired from full-time ministry three years ago after having pastored for 38 years in Lutheran congregations in Minnesota, Washington and California. I have been a part of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations since 2001.
Enjoyments in my life have included skiing, hiking, camping, yard work, and more recently, shooting firearms.
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Visitors
Welcome! Our church is located in beautiful Lake Stevens, Washington at 11504 – 26th St NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258. We’re situated right next to the high school sports field. Our service is on Sunday mornings at 10 am. We also have 9 am bible study groups for all ages (Sept-May). Look around our website and feel free to Contact Us for more information. We hope you’ll consider making Elim your church home!
About Elim Lutheran Church
Interim Pastor – Pastor Herb Hoff
Leslie Martin
Administrative Assistant
I’ve had the privilege of being the Administrative Assistant for Elim Lutheran Church since 2013. For a little background, I graduated from the University of Washington with a Communications degree in 1991. I married my husband, Darryl in 1993, and we have three sons.
I like to volunteer, whether it’s at Elim, my sons’ schools, or their sports teams. I recently starting my new passion of running. I’m not fast, but I definitely have an addiction.
I love working at Elim. I seemed to have found the one job that can utilize my strange and eclectic knowledge and talents. I feel like I’m constantly learning something new. If you have any Elim questions, please contact me at office@elimlutheran.net
Kaitlyn Russum
Youth Ministry Director
Kaitlyn has been the Youth Ministries Director since the Spring of 2013.
Kaitlyn believes she has the privilege and honor of leading and growing with the teens (6th-12th grade) of Elim. Kaitlyn graduated from Western Washington University with a Human Services degree in 2012 where two months after graduating married her high school sweetheart Daniel. They both grew up in this church and attend this youth program where Daniel helps serve alongside his wife. They have two boys, Asher and Judah, who make their life full and interesting 🙂
Denise deNevers
Children's Ministry Director
Denise is the Children’s Ministry Director at Elim Lutheran Church and has been since the fall of 2017. I have the privilege of working with the children of our church with Sunday School, Children’s Church (Preschool through Fifth grade), Journey (4 years old through Fifth grade) and Vacation Bible School (4 years old through Fifth grade).
Denise graduated from Dordt (College) University (Sioux Center, IA) in May 2007 with a History; Secondary Education degree, with an endorsement in American Government. Denise enjoyed her experience at Dordt so much she went back for her Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership (2014). Denise has seven years classroom experience teaching 5th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade.
In 2013, Denise married the love of her life, Daniel, and together they have two beautiful daughters.
Cathe Erhardt
Elim Christian Preschool Director
Cathe Erhardt is the Director of Elim Christian Preschool and a member of Elim Lutheran Church. As director her responsibilities include establishing goals, plans and schedules. Day-to-day management involves working closely with the staff to create a good relationship between students, families and the preschool. Looking for ways to improve the preschool keeps her creatively busy. As a member of Elim Lutheran Church, she loves praising her Lord through participation on the worship team. Cathe, the mother of two adult children (and grandmother of four grandchildren!), has lived in the Lake Stevens area for over 35 years. She teaches piano most afternoons.