Pastoral Staff
Pastor
Pastor Jana Schofield (she/her)
Pastor Jana grew up in Colorado, graduated from California Lutheran University, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, and the Graduate Theological Union. She holds a doctorate in ministry from Seattle University.
She has served as a youth minister in Colorado, Ohio, and California, a university campus pastor in California, and as pastor in congregations in California and Washington. She was called to Christ the Servant in May 2023 and is excited to join this community of faith in its mission of worship, learning, service, love, and justice.
She is mom to Tae and spouse to Michael. She loves hiking, reading, cooking, and being with family.
Contact Pastor Jana at
[email protected]
Pastor Jana Schofield (she/her)
Christ the Servant Lutheran Church
2600 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, WA 98229
360-733-1277
360-325-5269 (cell)
Staff
Children, Youth, & Family Minister
Pastor Muriel Otto
Pastor Muriel is an Orcas Island native, who started her call with Christ the Servant in December of 2025. Ordained in the United Church of Christ, Muriel returned to the Northwest for this call after a ten-year pastorate at Unity Lutheran Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Muriel firmly believes local churches are a precious and counter-cultural force for good that will be more needed than ever in the coming years, and that “playful with a purpose” is the most faithful response to the Gospel. Loves: cookies, camp, team sports, children’s books, geeking out about the Bible. Still learning to like: early mornings, museums, yoga, vacuuming.
Contact Pastor Muriel at [email protected] or 360-733-1277
Pastor Muriel Otto
Pastor Muriel is an Orcas Island native, who started her call with Christ the Servant in December of 2025. Ordained in the United Church of Christ, Muriel returned to the Northwest for this call after a ten-year pastorate at Unity Lutheran Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Muriel firmly believes local churches are a precious and counter-cultural force for good that will be more needed than ever in the coming years, and that “playful with a purpose” is the most faithful response to the Gospel. Loves: cookies, camp, team sports, children’s books, geeking out about the Bible. Still learning to like: early mornings, museums, yoga, vacuuming.
Contact Pastor Muriel at [email protected] or 360-733-1277
Elder Care Minister
Claudia Ackerman
Claudia was born in Spokane, Washington and grew up living in funeral homes. She believes that her mortician father’s model of compassion, kindness, and care is what inspired her to pursue the field of Human Services in which she earned a B.A. degree from WWU. After raising her two sons, Claudia began her career as an Advocacy Counselor at Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services where she has facilitated victim support groups for 25 years. In 2022 she was awarded the Medal of Commitment to Community by the Bellingham Police Department.
After completing the Faith Community Health Minister training in 2014, Claudia developed a love and passion for Christ the Servant’s senior servants. She is now anticipating an even deeper connection to these treasured friends as she carries out her calling as Elder Care Minister.
Claudia’s grandchildren are her favorite hobby. She also enjoys playing the piano and walking with her husband Rick, while petting every dog along the way. As long as she’s alive she intends to remain dedicated to her daily goal of personal growth and change.
Claudia Ackerman
Claudia was born in Spokane, Washington and grew up living in funeral homes. She believes that her mortician father’s model of compassion, kindness, and care is what inspired her to pursue the field of Human Services in which she earned a B.A. degree from WWU. After raising her two sons, Claudia began her career as an Advocacy Counselor at Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services where she has facilitated victim support groups for 25 years. In 2022 she was awarded the Medal of Commitment to Community by the Bellingham Police Department.
After completing the Faith Community Health Minister training in 2014, Claudia developed a love and passion for Christ the Servant’s senior servants. She is now anticipating an even deeper connection to these treasured friends as she carries out her calling as Elder Care Minister.
Claudia’s grandchildren are her favorite hobby. She also enjoys playing the piano and walking with her husband Rick, while petting every dog along the way. As long as she’s alive she intends to remain dedicated to her daily goal of personal growth and change.
Choir Accompanist and Pianist
Rick Lysen
Rick began playing piano at CTS in 1983. He is a graduate of WWU in Bellingham with a BS in Computer Science in 1980. As a 'serial entrepreneur', he has owned multiple businesses in Whatcom County and currently owns a technology company that supports 42 different state Music Educator Associations, providing online tools to organize their annual All State Music events. He and his wife have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Happily retired, Rick and his wife travel on a regular basis visiting family and friends across the globe.
Rick Lysen
Rick began playing piano at CTS in 1983. He is a graduate of WWU in Bellingham with a BS in Computer Science in 1980. As a 'serial entrepreneur', he has owned multiple businesses in Whatcom County and currently owns a technology company that supports 42 different state Music Educator Associations, providing online tools to organize their annual All State Music events. He and his wife have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Happily retired, Rick and his wife travel on a regular basis visiting family and friends across the globe.
Director of CTS Servant Singers and Male Chorus
Del VandeKerk
Del is the director of CTS Servant Singers and Male Chorus. He has directed church and community choirs for over 40 years. He received his BA from Dordt University and his Masters in Music Education from Western Washington University. Del taught both choral and instrumental music at the Lynden Christian Schools for 11 years and just recently retired from playing trumpet in the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra. Del’s choral experience includes directing church and community choirs, singing in the Bellingham Festival of Music Chorus and Bellingham Chamber Choir as well as participating in a variety of local smaller groups.
Del VandeKerk
Del is the director of CTS Servant Singers and Male Chorus. He has directed church and community choirs for over 40 years. He received his BA from Dordt University and his Masters in Music Education from Western Washington University. Del taught both choral and instrumental music at the Lynden Christian Schools for 11 years and just recently retired from playing trumpet in the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra. Del’s choral experience includes directing church and community choirs, singing in the Bellingham Festival of Music Chorus and Bellingham Chamber Choir as well as participating in a variety of local smaller groups.
Office Administrator
Kay Hageman
Kay began her work as part time Office Administrator in August 2023 following many years as a public school educator. When she is not at CTS, she enjoys walks, reading, and teaching piano lessons. In summer she can be spotted eagle watching from her kayak on the calm waters around the San Juan Islands. Kay and her husband raised their daughters at CTS, and are grateful to be a part of such a caring and active church community.
Contact Kay at 360-733-1277 or email [email protected]
CTS Office Hours: M-F 9AM-1PM
Kay Hageman
Kay began her work as part time Office Administrator in August 2023 following many years as a public school educator. When she is not at CTS, she enjoys walks, reading, and teaching piano lessons. In summer she can be spotted eagle watching from her kayak on the calm waters around the San Juan Islands. Kay and her husband raised their daughters at CTS, and are grateful to be a part of such a caring and active church community.
Contact Kay at 360-733-1277 or email [email protected]
CTS Office Hours: M-F 9AM-1PM
Custodial Staff
Cindy and Jim Oberlander
Roamed the halls of A.C. Davis High School in Yakima, Washington together 58 years ago!! Now roaming the halls of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church!!
Cindy and Jim Oberlander
Roamed the halls of A.C. Davis High School in Yakima, Washington together 58 years ago!! Now roaming the halls of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church!!
CHRIST THE SERVANT
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2600 Lakeway Dr.
Bellingham, WA 98229 |
360-733-1277
[email protected] |
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