OUR TEAM

Elder

Our family has been part of the Worden Church family since 2009, and I’ve had the joy of serving in a number of roles within the church. I’m a regular member of the  Worden Praise Team and also help lead the men’s Sunday morning Bible study group.

My family includes my wife, Karen, and our daughters, Rachel, Claire, and Emma.

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One of my favorite verses is Romans 10:9-10: “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.”

A fun fact about me: I regularly wear two watches.

Elder

I’ve been part of Worden Church my entire life, having grown up just a mile away on a
dairy farm. I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior as a young teenager, and His
calling has shaped every chapter of my journey. Over the years, I’ve served on many ministry teams, and today I’m honored to serve as an Elder and co-teacher of the Nursery through Kindergarten Sunday School class. I have a deep passion for serving both children and the elderly—two groups especially close to my heart. For 18 years, I ran an in-home daycare, and 25 years ago I felt a clear call from God to transition into senior living management, where I continue to serve with purpose and compassion.

My husband, Bruce, and I are blessed with a beautiful family—three adult daughters,
three sons-in-law, and seven grandchildren ranging from ages 4 to 23. They are a
constant source of joy, inspiration, and gratitude in our lives.

One of my favorite verses is Psalm 143:8: “Let the morning bring me word of your
unfailing love. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” I cherish quiet early mornings spent in Bible study and prayer on my sunporch before the sun rises—my gentle daily reminder: “In the morning when I rise, give me Jesus.”

I’m a deep thinker who values reflection and intentionality, often taking time to thoughtfully process before sharing my heart. Yet I’m quick to laugh and even quicker to celebrate others, always wanting those around me to know how deeply they
matter—not just to me, but to Jesus. My joy is rooted in faith, and I strive to be a source of encouragement, bringing light and love wherever I can.

Elder

My family began attending Worden in 2006, and it quickly became our church home. The youth ministries originally drew us in, and over the years I’ve loved serving in both the education and youth ministries. I enjoy planning outreach events, being part of small groups, and currently serving on the Congregational Care Ministry Team. Professionally, I’m an Associate Broker with FreeState Realty in Baldwin City and the Business/HR Manager at the East Central Kansas Cooperative in Education, which serves the Baldwin, Eudora, and Wellsville communities. My husband, Marc, and I have three daughters—Alexandra, Sydney, and Avery Bergan—who have kept us busy with their many activities, from volleyball and track to soccer and equestrian events. As we step into the empty-nester phase, I’m grateful for the chance to travel often, whether it’s to South Dakota to watch Avery ride for the South Dakota State University equestrian team or down to Texas to visit Sydney.

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My favorite verse is Proverbs 3:5–6: “Trust in the Lord always; lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

I love spending time outdoors, enjoying a good horse show, and caring for our animals—two horses (Pebbles and Tikki), two dogs (Harley and Mabel), and two cats (Lucy and Pumpkin). I treasure my family deeply, and
when it comes to travel, anywhere warm with a beautiful beach is my favorite
destination—nothing can beat it!