Leadership & Staff
Blake Scharine
Elder
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Blake and his wife Kim are founding members of LWF and have a long history in church leadership and youth ministry. They love experiencing God's incredible creation while
motorcycling cross-country. Blake has a heart for evangelism and shepherding and is particularily encouraged by LWF's focus on outreach & mission.
Jake Godden
Elder / Church Treasurer
Jake Godden took over the Treasurer role at Living Word in April of 2024, and has been integral in his service. He lives in Whitewater with his wife, Elisa (who also serves as our Praise Team Leader!) and their two dogs. Jake works here in town at Husco, and Elisa works for Fort Healthcare, and does campus ministry at UW through years of service with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. They have been a longstanding part of Living Word Fellowship for many years.
Don Sorenson
Elder Emeritus
Don Sorenson has been with Living Word Fellowship since its start in 2012, along with his late wife, Mary, and he served as an Elder for ten incredible years. Though he has stepped down from active Eldership, he will continually be an Elder Emeritus at our church. Don enjoys good fellowship, suspense novels, and most anything else on his Kindle.