Senior Pastor
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Jeff Woodward
[email protected] Pastor Jeff and his wife, Caitlin, have three lovely children. They enjoy mountain biking and camping with their family. Both Jeff and Caitlin were raised in Negaunee, Michigan. Jeff moved to Wisconsin for high school, but came back and graduated from Northern Michigan University. After NMU Jeff spent 3 years doing campus ministry with His House before attending seminary for his masters. He spent 10 years pastoring in Wisconsin before coming back home to the UP, which he calls ‘the greatest place on earth’. Jeff and Caitlin love seeing men and women’s lives transformed by the gospel of Jesus. They love community, people and most of all they love Jesus. |
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Equipping Pastor
Jeff Andridge
[email protected] Pastor Jeff A is our Equipping Pastor. He and his wife, Kas, have been married for over 37 years and have 4 grown and married children and 6 grandchildren. Jeff A has served Jesus in various pastoral leadership roles in youth ministry and camping ministry since 1987. He has served in churches in Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin. He attended Michigan State University and Wheaton College Graduate School. He loves running, biking, skiing and camping. Jeff A is passionate about helping people know Jesus and be equipped to become multiplying disciple makers. Jeff A and Kas are excited about living and serving in Marquette and the growth God has for them and Woodland Church. |
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Associate Pastor
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Travis Ryan
[email protected] Pastor Travis was born and raised locally. A true Yooper at heart, he enjoys biking, camping, disc golfing, and cross-country skiing the U.P. wilderness with his family. He and his wife, Anneke, also love board games! Travis became a credentialed minister in 2015 and has continued to seek and follow God’s will for his family. Travis and Anneke currently have two children and love meeting and building relationships with the families in our area. |
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Administrator
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Linnea Salo
[email protected] Linnea serves as our church administrator. She and her husband, Darren, and their two children have attended Woodland Church for many years and are glad to be involved in church ministry. Linnea grew up in Skandia, MI, then attended NMU where she earned an associates degree in General University Studies. She has years of experience working in various office settings and is thankful for the opportunity to use those skills at Woodland Church. At work she enjoys organizing events, keeping in touch with volunteers and assisting leadership with administrative tasks. She serves on the worship team and served many years as a leader in the MomsConnect group. |
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Finance administrator
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Elyse Gregg
[email protected] Elyse and her husband, Mitch, have two teenage children. Mitch and Elyse were high school sweethearts. They met during their sophomore year of high school and married right after graduation. They enjoy hiking, biking, camping and all things outdoors! Elyse grew up in Negaunee and has always lived in the UP. She attended NMU for one year then switched to an online college earning her associates degree in Business Management. She works with the church's finances as well as other administrative work like the website and social media pages. Elyse also is part of the worship team and served a few years as a leader in the MomsConnect group. |
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Youth Ministry Administrator
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Sierra Kytta
[email protected] Sierra and her husband, Karsten, are proud parents to one child. They met while studying at NMU. Sierra and Karsten spend most of their time working on their house, but when they have free time, they enjoy traveling to new places, learning about history, and spending time outside. Sierra graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Spanish Education. Since then, She has worked as a high school teacher, instructing both Spanish and English. She has also had the opportunity to assist in elementary school classrooms, work at a summer camp ministry, and serve in various church ministries focused on children’s outreach and discipleship. |
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Leadership
Administrative Board - Deals with all things financial and physical at the church
-Keith Kytta (Chairman)
-Elyse Gregg (Treasurer)
-Alyssa Staley (Assistant Treasurer)
-Darren Salo (Head Trustee)
-Travis Mattson
- Mitchell Gregg
- Dick Motta
-Rick Schultz
-Jim Ruppel
-Sarah Zorn (Board member at large)
Deacons - Attend to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the body of Christ
-Aron Jurmu (Head Deacon)
-Andrew Jennings
-JoAnn Olivier
-Hayden Rajala
-Maggie Weaver
-Brad Crofoot
-Larry Herriman
-Jake Sundlin
Spiritual Formation Board - Outreach and education
-Debbie Carlson (Spiritual Formation Board Chairman)
-Olivia Sundlin (Discipleship Coordinator)
-Karen Chandler (Missions Coordinator)
-Sierra Kytta (Christian Education Director)
-Maria Crofoot (Children's Ministry Coordinator)