Jay grew up in the Midwest and moved to Southgate in 1982. He graduated from Lutheran High West. He is married to Denise and they have three children. Jay has several interests including his Spotify playlist of Motown, R.E.M., The Police, The Talking Heads. “I am musical product of the 80’s! My absolute favorite song is when my sister, Mrs. Childers, sings “Redeemer” with our Chancel Choir. I know my Redeemer lives!” His go to bible verse is Joshua 1:9. His favorite sport would be, of course, golf with the favorite events being the Ryder Cup, the President’s Cup and the Masters. He also finds time to root for the Michigan Wolverines, Detroit Tigers and the Red Wings. Jay’s other interest, besides golf and sports, would be learning about “ancient civilizations” (I just type what they give me…). What is his “got to have it”? Coffee! His dream vacations would be to take his family somewhere tropical, take his wife to Europe and take his clubs to Pebble Beach. Something you didn’t know about Jay…he is not a car buff like his dad, Pastor Terry!

Pastor Mark grew up in Clawson, MI and studied Family Life at Concordia-Ann Arbor before attending Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO. He is married to Betsy and they have two beautiful boys, Jack and Charlie. His favorite sport is baseball (“Eat ‘em up Tigers!”) His favorite Bible verse is 3 John 4, “I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” Did you know that he runs on trail mix and coffee and that he is a Sci-Fi guy, seeing every episode of Doctor Who and Star Trek?

Pastor Terry grew up in N. Illinois. He graduated from Concordia St. Paul’s in Missouri, the Seminary at St. Paul’s Concordia and then St. Paul’s School of Theology. He is married to Carol and they have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. His favorite bible verse is John 8:31-32 and his favorite hymn is “Are you washed in the blood”. He also enjoys listening to the early Beatles music, watching the Tigers baseball games and he said he has never met anything on wheels that he didn’t like. His favorite destinations are Italy and Sicily, which he has been to three times. Something you didn’t know about Pastor Terry, he is an excellent cook and makes the best homemade ice cream!

Pastor Harry grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, attended Concordia Ann Arbor, Concordia Chicago, Andrews University and Concordia Theological Seminary. He is married to Marilyn and has two children and several grandchildren who worship at CTK. He enjoys tennis, yard work, hiking, cards and seafood. His favorite Bible verse is Daniel 3:16-18 and favorite hymn is “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”. He is involved in choir, the food pantry and Stephen Ministry programs. What don’t you know about Pastor Harry….he lived in Georgia his first year of life.

Stephanie grew up in Trenton, MI and is married to Zach. She graduated from Trenton High School and UofM Dearborn. She enjoys reading, singing, videogames and the theatre. Her “got to have it” is coffee! She loves the hymn “Ancient Words’ and the verse Romans 8:38-39. She enjoys vacationing in Traverse City but would love to go to Scotland. Did you know Stephanie is related to Patti Smith and Fred Smith from MC5?

Zach grew up in Trenton, MI and is married to his high school sweetheart, Stephanie. He collects retro video games and is interested in politics and comic books. He teaches middle school history, enjoys listening music, especially The Who with his favorite song being Quadrophenia. Zach’s go to bible verse is his confirmation verse, Romans 12:12 and his favorite hymn is “Were You There?” He can’t go a week without eating oranges, tangerines or Clementine’s. He said his dream trip is a planned Revolutionary /Civil War road trip.

Tim has served as Minister of Music at Christ the King since September 2002. An organist, pianist, keyboard player and guitar player, he leads the praise bands and organizes worship music planning and audio ministry. He also coordinates the worship participation of the Chancel Choir (adults), School Ensemble (grades 4-8), Cherub Choir (grades 1-3), King’s Ringers (handbells), and other musical ensembles and soloists.
The Bode family lives on a small horse farm near Belleville. Tim and his wife, Mary, have three children: Daughter Sarah is trained as a Deaconess, married to Rev. Adam Barkley, pastor at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Adam and Sarah have four children. Son Josiah is a piano teacher and church musician attending Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. He has a daughter. Son Micah is living in Belleville. Mary operates the horse boarding stable, which Tim and Mary have named DreamAcre Stables.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Tim was raised in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada, and rural North Branch, Minnesota. After graduating from Cambridge High School, Cambridge, Minnesota, in 1979, Tim attended Concordia College, St. Paul, Minnesota, where he met Mary and graduated from the Director of Evangelism Program in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Tim has previously served as Director of Evangelism at St. John Lutheran Church, Rochester, Michigan (1984-1994), as Director of Christian Outreach starting a new church in the southeast Columbus, Ohio area (1995-1998), and as Assistant to the Pastor in Outreach and Worship at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Livonia and Canton, Michigan (1998-2002). His hobbies include Civil War research (5th Minnesota Regiment and trains), fishing, gardening, grandchildren, and horses. One of his favorite verses is “Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief” (Mark 9:24 KJV). Tim also serves as CTK’s Church Extension Fund representative.

I grew up in a nominally Christian family in Gadsden Alabama. My parents died young, so once I left Alabama for college in Concordia Mo. I really never went back home.
It was at St. Paul’s, Concordia, that I met my husband Terry, who is one of the Pastor’s at CTK. Terry and I served at three different parishes before coming to Southgate: Corning, Iowa, Groton South Dakota, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. We have been here at CTK Southgate for about 35 years and we thank God for the rather unusual circumstances that the Lord used to get us to the “Detroit” area from beautiful Colorado Springs. A long story -best told in person.
I enjoyed playing 2nd base on numerous softball teams until I was 52 years old - 20 years ago now. My career came to an abrupt halt when a hot grounder from a left-handed batter sent me to the ER for stitches. So, I turned in my bat for a tennis racket, and happily played doubles with my husband and Pastor and Marilynn Edenfield for the next 15 years. Now, we play Bid Euchre with Harry and Marilynn – much easier on the joints.
I taught 7-8th grade Language Arts here at CTK for over 30 years, but am now retired and living a blessed life, with relatively good health, relatively functional family, and amazing brothers and sisters in Christ.
I love to teach still, and have begun a neighborhood women’s Bible study, teach Confirmation classes and occasionally an Adult Bible Study. To tell you the truth, I still feel uncomfortable teaching men- sign of my age I guess.
I hope to really get to know your family as we serve the Lord together – what a blessing beyond words to be able to do His work – wherever He calls us to do it.

Denise grew up in Diamond Bar, CA and graduated from Concordia University River Forest. She is married to Pastor Jay and they have 3 children (Leah, Beka & Joe) and 2 cats. She is not a huge fan of sports but does love to watch anything live like baseball, hockey or football. She enjoys family time, reading, exercise, TV and movies. She enjoys all song genres but her favorite praise song is “Lead Me to the Cross” by Hillsong. She said she has many favorite bible verses depending on what is going on in her life but the one that comforts her is Romans 8:28. She volunteers for the Fall Festival, Saturday coffee hostess, VBS, yard work days, plus many other job related duties. She loves to go anywhere with a beach like Lake Michigan and of course all ocean coasts!

Lisa grew up in Lincoln Park and graduated from Lincoln Park High School. She is married to George, her high school sweetheart, and they have 4 children and 2 turtles. Her favorite “got to have it” snack is either a McDonald’s coke or a hot chocolate. She loves being with her family and friends and enjoys reading old mysteries. Lisa’s favorite bible verse is Matthew 19:13 ESV “Let the little children come to Me.” and secretly harmonizes to Living Prayer sung by Susan and Franci. What you didn’t know about Lisa…She was accredited through the State of Michigan as a Geriatric Activities Director. She said it was one of the best jobs she ever had until now, of course?

Harry graduated from CUAA, Concordia Senior College in Fort Wayne, IN., Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI., and then Eastern Michigan University. He is married to Ellen and they have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. He enjoys boating, camping, cycling, photography and the US first Robotics Competition. Harry’s favorite hymn is “Lift High the Cross” with his favorite verse being Isaiah 53:5. Harry volunteers his time as a lector and singing in the choir. His go to vacation spot is anywhere that is warmer than 70° in winter.

Stacy grew up in Taylor, MI and graduated from Taylor Center and Truman High School and then from UofM Dearborn. She is married to David and they have 3 daughters and two dogs. She is a big fan of the Detroit Red Wings and the New England Patriots. “Shout to the Lord” and 1 Thessalonians 5:16 is her favorite hymn and bible verse. Stacy enjoys camping during the summer and bowling during the winter. Her “Have to have it” is either Mexican food or chocolate (“it’s too tough to choose one”). Did you know her favorite tradition is to go to the Michigan Renaissance Festival with family and friends?

She is a happily married (to Jeff) and has 5 children and 2 grandchildren. She enjoys working with finance and crocheting.

Becky grew up in Monroe, MI and graduated from Monroe High School. She is married to Dan and has 3 daughters. She is a big fan of the Detroit Tigers. She enjoys the hymn “God of Wonders”, going to the gym, socializing with friends and family and loves going to Florida. Surprisingly, she loves 70’s music!

Susan was born and raised in Detroit, MI and graduated from Cass Tech High School. Susan is married Dan and they have three children, Elyse (Anthony), Kayla (Paul) and Mark (Katrina) and three grandchildren Kyron, Jaida and Ezekiel. Her favorites include the hymn “Abide with Me,” Bible verses Job 19:25-27. She enjoys singing in the choir, praise band, vocal ensemble and also volunteers for the Prayer Vigil. She is a gym addict and enthusiast. Her favorite activities are spending time with her family and singing. She roots for her hometown teams, the Detroit Red Wings and the Tigers. Her favorite vacation spot is Up North Michigan, near the Sleeping Bear Dunes, but would love to see the Grand Canyon.

Merry grew up in Southgate, MI and attended Southgate Anderson, graduating in 1991. She has four children, Austin, Tyler, Katleyn, and Cara. She loves watching her kids play volleyball and softball, reading and listening to music, especially Christian Contemporary music. Her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6.

Gene grew up in Trenton, Mi., attended Trenton High School and Evangel College in Springfield, Mo. He served our country aboard the USS Saratogo in Naval Intelligence (stop laughing, that is not an oxymoron). Gene and his wife, Denise, have 3 adult children, Jamie, Dana, and Ryan. His favorite activities were running and coaching his children when they were growing up but now it is coaching high school boys and girls soccer, Saturday night dates with Denise, and family time on Sundays. Favorite go to snack is ice cream, favorite hymn is "Amazing Grace", and favorite scripture is "We are saved by Grace".

Stephanie grew up in Wyandotte, MI., and attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel High school. She is married to Craig and they have two sons, Drake and Eric. She enjoys watching her son’s basketball team, the Pioneers, outdoor activities, walking, yoga and spending time with family and friends.

Dan grew up in Westland and attended Lutheran schools since kindergarten. He is married to Rebekah and they have two sons, Trevor and Aiden. Dan is a member of the Michigan District board of Directors and has eclectic musical tastes. Dan’s favorite bible verse is Jer. 29:11. But…did you know Dan’s go to snack food is Reese’s Peanut Butter cups?

Vickie grew up in Hannover, North Dakota and graduated from Center High School. She is married to John and has 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Vickie enjoys watching her grandson play hockey, as well as reading and quilting. Her favorite hymn is “It is well with my soul” and her favorite verse (and her father’s) would be “Today shalt thou be with Me in paradise”. She said her favorite destination is going back home to North Dakota but really enjoyed going to Florida in the winter. Vickie volunteers her time with the bell choir, chancel choir, and song leading and singing at 9:45 worship. Did you know Vickie grew up on a dairy farm, milked many a cow and did field work. She said it was a great way to grow up and learn hard work!

Sharon grew up in Detroit, MI. She graduated from Cass Tech High School and is now married to Chuck. They have 2 children and 1 grandchild. Sharon said her favorites include watching the Detroit Lions and Michigan State football, reading, cooking and family time. Her favorite hymns and verses would be “Beautiful Savior”, “Beneath the Cross” and “Abide With Me”, as well as Phil4;4-9, Rev 21:3-4 and Job 19:25-27. Her favorite snacks are chocolate, ice cream and coffee. Sharon volunteers with the choir, Chancel Care, early Communion Class and Day School events. Something you didn’t know was that Sharon has struggled with panic/Anxiety attacks for over 25 years. She leads a support group, Recovery International, for others who have the same struggles.

Kristy grew up in Lincoln Park and graduated from Gabriel Richard High School. She has 3 daughters (sounds like some babysitters!) and is active in their travel sports. She enjoys scrapbooking when she has free time. Her favorite snack food is feta cheese and cucumbers! Kristy enjoys all types of country music and her favorite bible verse is Proverbs 31:25. Kristy volunteers with school sports and her favorite team to watch is MSU football. Did you know Kristy recently gave up Diet Coke!

Teri was born and raised in Detroit, MI and graduated from Lutheran High East. She is married to Keith and they have 2 daughters and 1 granddaughter. Some of her favorites are rooting for the Detroit Tigers, walking, biking, scrapbooking, cooking and baking. Her favorite verse is Isaiah 40:31 and some of her favorite music choices are Third Day and most contemporary Christian music. Teri volunteers with the Choir, share group, and the 8th grade dinner fundraisers. Something you didn’t know about Teri? She loves cars!

Randi grew up in Visalia, California and graduated from Concordia, Seward. Randi is married to Bob and they have 2 daughters and son-in-laws and 4 grandchildren. Her favorite sport is watching Dancing with the Stars! Her hobbies include reading, traveling with her husband and spending lots of time with her grandchildren. She loves to go on cruises to just about anywhere. She volunteers for VBS, welcome callers, greeter, bible Class host, camping ministry and anywhere else she can. Something you may not know about Randi? She went zip lining with her husband at the Ark Encounter!

Cassandra is married to Michael and has a newborn son, Michael Jr. She graduated from Riverview schools and Eastern Michigan University. She enjoys spending time with her family, walking her 4 dogs and reading. Her favorite song and bible verse are “Here I am to Worship” and Psalm 59:16 which is also her confirmation and wedding verse. Cassandra participates in the handbell choir and teaches during VBS. Her favorite vacation spot is the Silver Lake Sand Dunes but her dream would be to go to Hawaii.

Becky grew up in Warren, MI and graduated from Concordia College. She is married to Andy and she has 2 step-children, three grandchildren and 2 dogs. Her favorite sports teams are the Lions and the Tigers. She enjoys historical camping and preservation, photography, crafts, traveling, boating and various other outdoor activities. Her favorite bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11 and she loves any country artist or a variety of songs from Hymns for the Family of God. Favorite vacation destinations? The desert of Las Vegas/Red Rock Canyon or anywhere in Michigan but would love to go to Hawaii. Surprising fact about Becky? On her first date with Andy, she met and posed for a picture with Luke Perry from Beverly Hills 90210!

Franci grew up in South Dakota, Colorado and then eventually Michigan. Franci is married to Chance and has two college age sons. She graduated from Southgate Anderson High School. She enjoys working out, socializing with friends and family, watching college basketball and playing cards with her parents. Her favorite hymn is “Near the Cross” and her favorite verse is Philippians 4:9. Franci is involved in Praise band, Choir and VBS. Did you know she taught 4th grade in Texas?

Nicki is married to Dan and has two daughters, Lauren, 18, who is attending CUAA where she runs track and Tara, 15, who is a Sophomore at Riverview High School. She also has a dog named Spencer. Nicki grew up in Romulus, MI and graduated from EMU and CUAA for her teaching certificate. She enjoys Track & Field, volleyball and college football which she roots for Michigan and Clemson. Her dream vacation would be to go Italy, Bora Bora and Turtle Island Fiji. Her favorite bible verse is Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know I am God.” She is involved in Chancel Care, VBS and the Fall Festival.

Mary was born in Detroit, MI and graduated from Eastern University. She is married to Bob and has 4 sons (Michael and Shannon welcomed their son, Julian in 2017). She said her favorite songs include hits from Bon Jovi, Chris Tomlin and the hymn “In Christ Alone”. Her go to bible verse is Phil 4:13. Mary enjoys watching Michigan State Spartans and the Detroit Lions. She enjoys crocheting, watching sports, reading and tutoring children. Her “have to have it” snack is cheese and crackers and ice tea. Mary’s dream vacation is to go to Alaska. She volunteers for VBS, Confirmation camp, janitorial work, counter, and other school positions where she may be needed. Did you know that she is legally blind in her right eye and hard of hearing in her right ear due to a childhood illness?

Lynn grew up in Sioux City, Iowa and graduated from Concordia, NE. She is married to Jeff and has two sons, Luke and Nate. Nate and his wife Hannah just welcomed their first born, Karla, in 2017). She enjoys watching the Detroit Tigers, quilting, sewing, walking and peanut butter! Her favorite soundtrack is the Lord of the Rings. She would like to someday visit Alaska and Hawaii. Lynnette volunteers for the handbell choir, and the church camping weekend. Surprised to know…Lynnette loves playing tennis!

Bob grew up in Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Concordia, Seward Nebraska. He is married to Mary and they have 4 sons (Michael and Shannon welcomed their son, Julian in 2017). . His favorite football team is the Green Bay Packers. He enjoys watching sports, fantasy leagues, golf, gardening and traveling. His “got to have it” snack is popcorn. He enjoys listening to the Electric Light Orchestra, “All Around The World” and “Christ is our Cornerstone” (which of course is not by ELO?). He has been to New Zealand and Hawaii but would eventually like to visit Iceland and Alaska. His favorite bible verse is John 3:16. Bob volunteers as a communion assistant, grounds crew, janitor and many other school positions when needed. Did you know he works on a farm in the summer?

Kristy grew up in Dearborn Heights, MI. and attended Eastern Michigan University. Her favorite sport is hockey which of course she enjoys rooting for the Detroit Red Wings. She enjoys reading and crafting and her favorite food she can’t go a week without is Mexican. Her favorite Bible verse is John 3:16 which is also her confirmation verse. Her favorite hymn is the “the Lord’s Prayer” sung by Andrea Bocelli.

Mary grew up in Southgate, MI and graduated from Southgate Schafer High School. She is married to Jim and has 4 children, and 1 granddaughter. She enjoys reading, walking, going places with family and cannot go a week without Mexican food. Her favorite church song is “Ancient Words” and her favorite verse is John 3:16. Her dream destination would be to go to Hawaii. Mary is involved in Chancel Care, and is a big fan of the Red Wings and the Tigers.