Elders
Meet Our Wonderful People
Pastor Aloar Durheim – Lead Pastor
Aloar Durheim serves as the Lead Pastor of Lake Spokane Community Church, providing spiritual leadership, biblical teaching, and pastoral care to the congregation. He is passionate about preaching the Bible faithfully, always seeking to proclaim God’s Word rather than his own opinions. His teaching is grounded, straightforward, and focused on helping people know and follow Jesus more deeply.
Aloar grew up locally and has spent much of his life working in farming and construction—experiences that have shaped his down-to-earth leadership style and strong work ethic. He and his wife, Julie, have been blessed with ten children, and together they operate It’s the Lord’s Farm, a local farm dedicated to producing healthy, clean food through sustainable land management, holistic methods, using herbal and homeopathic means to protect our crops and animals, and working in harmony with the environment.
Their family and farm life reflect their commitment to stewardship, community, and honoring God in all things—both in the church and on the land.
Bob Silver – Elder
Bob Silver has a long history of faithful leadership at Lake Spokane Community Church, having served for many years as our head pastor. As an elder, his heart remains deeply committed to the spiritual care of our congregation—encouraging growth, unity, and a Christ-centered focus in all we do. Bob brings wisdom, experience, and a pastoral presence to the elder team as he continues to invest in the lives of our members.
Alongside his wife, Ruth, Bob also has a strong passion for ministering to refugees. They work with various local organizations that support asylum seekers and are actively involved in Oasis Ministry in Austria, serving refugees from Middle Eastern countries. They typically spend around three months each year in Austria, serving at the Oasis.
Bob also serves on the boards of Ecola Bible School, Peace Haven, and Living Springs Ranch, investing his time and wisdom into other ministries, focusing on Christian education, and places of rest and renewal for those in ministry.
Dana Ogle – Elder
Dana Ogle serves as an elder at Lake Spokane Community Church, where he brings steady leadership and a deep commitment to prayer. He oversees the church’s prayer ministry and has a strong heart for seeing people not only bring their requests to God, but also experience the joy of answered prayer. Dana is passionate about helping others grow in faith through a deeper understanding of God’s power and presence in their everyday lives.
Outside of ministry, Dana enjoys spending time in the garage working on cars—a longtime hobby that reflects his patient, hands-on approach to both mechanics and ministry. Whether he’s under the hood or lifting someone up in prayer, Dana serves with humility, care, and a quiet confidence in God’s faithfulness.
Dean Calamia – Elder
Dean Calamia serves as an elder at Lake Spokane Community Church and brings a servant’s heart and steady leadership to our church family. A retired firefighter, Dean is no stranger to high-pressure situations and uses that same calm, dependable presence to support the spiritual needs of the congregation.
Dean leads our Men’s Ministry, creating opportunities for men to grow in faith, fellowship, and leadership. He is also currently filling in to lead the Youth Ministry, investing in the next generation while we continue to seek a permanent youth leader. His willingness to step in wherever needed reflects his deep commitment to the body of Christ and his passion for helping others grow in their walk with Jesus.
Julie Durheim – Children’s Ministry Director
Julie Durheim serves as the Children’s Ministry Director at Lake Spokane Community Church, where she leads with a deep love for children and a passion for helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus. With a gentle spirit and strong sense of purpose, Julie creates a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment where kids can learn biblical truth, build friendships, and discover God’s love in a personal way.
Julie has a heart not only for the children she serves, but also for equipping and encouraging parents and volunteers. She believes that children’s ministry is a partnership with families and works to support them in raising godly, confident, and compassionate young followers of Christ.
She and her husband, Pastor Aloar Durheim, have ten children and also run It’s the Lord’s Farm, a family farm focused on sustainable living, healthy food, and stewarding God’s creation. Julie brings the same nurturing, intentional care to her ministry as she does to her home and farm life—reflecting the love of Christ in all she does.
Dave Wells – Worship Team Director & Deacon
Dave Wells serves as the Worship Director and a Deacon at Lake Spokane Community Church. With a deep love for music and a heart for leading others into the presence of God, Dave faithfully oversees the worship ministry, helping create Christ-centered, Spirit-led times of praise each Sunday.
He shares his musical gifts with the broader community by teaching guitar to children in the local homeschool co-op, encouraging the next generation to grow in skill and worship.
When he’s not playing or leading music, you’ll often find Dave out on his bike—he’s an avid cyclist who has completed multiple 200-mile endurance events. Whether in worship, service, or on the open road, Dave lives with passion, discipline, and a desire to honor the Lord in all he does.
Jay Paulson – Office Manager
Jay Paulson serves as the Office Manager at Lake Spokane Community Church, helping to keep the day-to-day operations organized and running smoothly. He works closely with the pastoral staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers to ensure clear communication, efficient systems, and a welcoming environment for both guests and regular attenders.
With a background in real estate, ministry leadership, and nonprofit work, Jay brings a unique blend of administrative skill, media and design expertise, and a heart for service. He is especially passionate about using his gifts in marketing, communications, and creative design to support the mission of the church and help it connect with the broader community.
Jay and his wife, Tiffany, have one daughter, Kaitlynn. As a family, they are actively involved in ministry, operating Living Springs Ranch, a local retreat center focused on caring for pastors, missionaries, and those in need of rest and renewal.
Terese Schroeder – Prayer Team Leader
Terese leads the Prayer Team at Lake Spokane Church with a deep passion for prayer and a heart full of faith. She’s continually encouraged by watching God move in response to faithful intercession and finds great joy in seeing prayers answered. In addition to prayer ministry, Terese also serves in the children’s ministry and helps with women’s Bible studies and events, always eager to bless others and build up the church family.
Carol Glass – Assistant Treasurer & Women’s Ministry
Carol serves as the Assistant Treasurer at Lake Spokane Church, faithfully keeping track of giving and church finances. She also helps lead the women’s ministry, creating opportunities for connection, growth, and encouragement among the ladies of the church. On Sundays, you’ll often find her in the sound booth running PowerPoint, quietly serving behind the scenes to help everything run smoothly.
Sharon Alexander – Head Usher
Sharon serves as the head usher at Lake Spokane Church, greeting people with kindness and making sure services run smoothly by overseeing the offering and ushering duties. She’s also a dependable helper in the church office, stepping in whenever needed. With a heart for hospitality and a willingness to serve wherever there’s a need, Sharon helps create a welcoming and organized environment for everyone who walks through the doors.
Jack Wood – Deacon & Worship Team
Jack is a deacon at Lake Spokane Church, helping care for the church grounds and facilities with dedication and skill. He also serves on the worship team, playing guitar and singing as part of Sunday services. An accomplished artist and art teacher, Jack works in a variety of mediums including ceramics. His creativity and servant’s heart show in everything he does—from maintaining the church property to leading others in worship.
Dale Alexander – Deacon
Dale serves as a deacon at Lake Spokane Church, helping maintain the church grounds and facilities with practical know-how and a willing heart. With years of experience as a professional welder and business owner, Dale brings a strong work ethic and valuable skills to the team. His behind-the-scenes service helps keep things running smoothly and is a quiet but vital part of the church’s ministry.
Terri Wells – Office Support
Terri plays a vital behind-the-scenes role at Lake Spokane Church, especially in the office where she helps create the weekly bulletins and keeps things organized. Her attention to detail and steady support help the church run smoothly week after week. Terri’s quiet dedication is a true blessing to the church family.