Speakers
Learn from experienced LCMS leaders who are passionate about shepherding healthy, growing congregations.
Greg Griffith
Lead Pastor
I have the awesome joy of cheering on our team and congregation as Lead Pastor. I love seeing the vision of God at work through the hearts and hands of His people.
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Julie Eesley
Executive Director
In my role as Executive Director, I oversee the King of Kings staff and develop the strategies around our church's mission of transforming lives. Currently, I am working on everything to do with King of Kings' multisite launches. I am excited about our vision to reach more people for Jesus and am really honored to be able to bring that vision to life! Number of Kids: 3 Favorite Vacation Spot: Maui Secret Talent: I am an excellent whistler.
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Peter Baye
Northwest Campus Director
I get to connect people to Jesus and each other at the NW Omaha campus. I love to meet new people and help them feel at ease. I enjoy music, sports, being loud, and hearing people’s stories. I live in the awesome area of NW Omaha with my wife Charista and my three kids, Benton, Jada, and Remi. Can I Swim: No Boxing Record: 0-1 Hidden Talent: Opera singing
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Seth Flick
Millard Campus Director
I get to serve God's people at the Millard campus of King of Kings as their pastor, lead the Millard campus team, and watch God transform lives as a part of the teaching team. Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:21 - God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Number of Kids: 5 Favorite Superhero: Batman!
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Tyler Rohlfsen
Fremont Campus Director
I lead our Fremont campus, providing a pastoral presence for our ministries. Everything I do is about people: hearing your story and helping connect you to God, each other, and the world. I'm passionate about seeing hearts come alive as you experience God's love and grace. Favorite Restaurant: Raising Cane's Favorite Weekend Activity: Working on a house project with my wife Aleah Your Go-to Coffee Order: Nitro Cold Brew, lightly sweetened!
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Angela Bell
Senior Director of Operations
As a Sr. Director of Operations, I command the unseen forces that keep an entire organization standing. I oversee Human Resources, campus facilities, risk and safety, legal compliance, IT, network infrastructure, and corporate architecture. If it involves people, pipes, power, passwords, or policies, my name is written all over it. When systems falter, buildings groan, policies shift, or technology decides to test its mortality, I’m the one who steps into the chaos, steadies the ground, and restores order. In short, I make chaos look strangely well-organized. Number of Kids: 3 Go-to Coffee Order: Honey Almond Flat White
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Lara Ray
Senior Director of Multisite
I have the privilege of working alongside our campus directors while leading strategic initiatives that support campus expansion and long-term growth. My husband and I have been part of King of Kings for over 30 years, and we deeply value the community this congregation and staff have become for our family. We have three grown children—Grant, Tess, and Tate—our daughter-in-law, Gabi, and two beloved Great Danes, Phoebe and Harlow. Favorite Bible Verse: Esther 4:14 Favorite TV Show: Schitt's Creek Favorite Weekend Activity: Going out to local restaurants with friends
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Josiah Wood
Senior Director of Creative & Communications
I get to lead an incredibly talented team that puts together most of the verbiage, graphics, videos, and production that takes place throughout any given week at King of Kings. We get to dream about how to use technology, art, and communication in a way that honors God and draws people closer to Him. What could be better? Favorite Restaurant: Kathmandu Momo Station Go-to Coffee Order: Iced Chai Tea Latte Dream Vacation Spot: Santorini
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Zach Zehnder
Senior Director of Young Adult Ministry
I love what I get to do at King of Kings. I do four things: preach regularly on Sundays, meet and strategize with the Executive Team around our future, serve as the advisory team member for Within Reach, and run with a few special projects as needed.
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Dina Newsom
Central Director of Events and Millard Associate Campus Director
Fun Fact: I love to travel and have been to Hong Kong 10 times! Favorite Superhero: Batman! I love that he doesn't have any super powers — he just wants to protect people. Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 6:33 - My pastor picked this for my confirmation verse, and it sits on the edge of my vision in all I do.
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Dave Owens
Central Worship Director
I oversee and cast vision into the worship department, across all campuses and online. I love this role because it gives me a chance to build teams, create a culture of excellence and pull potential out of people. We can all get better together! Number of Kids: 2 Favorite TV Show: The Office Passion Project or Side Hustle: Names Without Numbers
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Patrick Peringer
Central Production Director
I am responsible for overseeing worship production at our Millard campus. I look forward to bringing people to Jesus by enhancing their worship experience every weekend. Go-To Coffee Order: Americano Favorite TV Shows: Seinfeld, The Office, and Parks and Recreation Favorite Bible Verse: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." - Romans, 8:1
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Maryann Aguilar
Director of Kids Ministry
Maryann has experience working with churches, nonprofits, and businesses in both administrative and leadership roles. She loves Jesus and deeply desires to reach the next generation for Him. Maryann is married to Milton, and they have two daughters. Favorite Restaurant: Chubbys in Colorado. They have the most amazing smothered green chili fries, and extra spicy! Number of Kids: 2 Favorite Superhero: Koku from Dragonball Z
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Freddy Cabrera
Student Coordinator / Student Worship Coordinator
I am our Director of Students, which is a fancy way of saying I get to walk alongside middle and high school students as they grow in their faith. That looks like program management, leading events, and ensuring our Sunday morning services meet students' needs. I believe God has enormous plans for the lives of teens, and he wants to start now, not when they are grown-ups! Favorite Weekend Activity: Exploring Omaha, trying new restaurants, and getting outside! Number of Kids: 1 Dream Vacation Spot: Fiji
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Chad Kelly
Student Ministry Intern
My role at King of Kings is to foster a place where students passionately know Jesus and make Jesus known. We do this by having weekly gatherings on Wednesday nights where we praise God and seek to grow closer to him through fellowship with others. This is my dream job; I get to tell Students who Jesus is and have fun while doing it. Favorite Bible Verse: 1 John 3:16 Favorite Coffee Order : Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Dream Vacation Spot: Anywhere with sand and salt water I am responsible for all of the financial aspects of the church, developing a financial plan and strategy for carrying out the church's mission and ensuring financial reporting is accurate and timely. I also am responsible for the church's office technology and management of the databases we use. I love using technology to streamline and simplify processes, devoting more time to analysis and planning, and stewarding the resources God has blessed us with.
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Heather Ruhter
Director of Finance & Systems Administration
I am responsible for all of the financial aspects of the church, developing a financial plan and strategy for carrying out the church's mission and ensuring financial reporting is accurate and timely. I also am responsible for the church's office technology and management of the databases we use. I love using technology to streamline and simplify processes, devoting more time to analysis and planning, and stewarding the resources God has blessed us with. Passion Project or Side Hustle: I love to consult with other churches and non-profits in the areas of accounting, financial reporting, and church management software best practices. Dream Vacation Spot: Greece or Italy Hidden Talent: I can really rock a headstand!
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Kate Solberg
Associate Campus Director
I am the Associate Campus Director for our Northwest Omaha Campus. I will be working alongside Peter Baye to help direct our new campus. I have two kids and love to watch them grow in their faith. I can’t wait to see how the Northwest Omaha Campus grows together! Fun Fact: I aspire to be a flower farmer. Favorite Weekend Activity: Watching my daughter play softball! Number of Kids: 2
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Johnny Venegas
Campus Worship Director
I am the campus worship director which basically means I oversee and direct all worship services here at King of Kings. I love what I do because there is nothing better than being in the presence of God and I want us to do everything we can as a church to respond in passionate worship to our God who has been so faithful to us. He deserves our best worship! Number of Kids: 1 Favorite Restaurant: Taqueria Tijuana Your Go-to Coffee Order: Venti Shaken Espresso with White Mocha and Soy
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