Staff

	Glenn Burfeind, Pastor email: glenn@pcusa-kalispell.org Pastor Glenn Burfeind was called to be pastor of FPC Kalispell in October 1998. Glenn grew up in Rochester, MN with his faith journey taking root in the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. Following high school graduation Glenn spent two summers in Glacier National Park and fell in love with NW Montana. Following graduation from the University of Montana with a B.S. in Forest Management, Glenn and his spouse Deb, moved to Northern California where he worked in the timber sale preparation department on the Tahoe National Forest. God's call into the ministry was realized as Glenn graduated from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Glenn has served as associate pastor at FPC Idaho Falls, ID and pastor at FPC Moses Lake, WA. Glenn and Deb have three children - Chelsea, Kevin and Dan - who are spread out between the east and west coasts of the United States. Glenn is a passionate outdoors person who enjoys running, biking, hiking, kayaking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
	Miriam Mauiritzen, Associate Pastor email: miriam@pcusa-kalispell.org Miriam grew up playing and learning about God in South Carolina. After being nurtured by the church and inspired on a youth retreat in high school, she began developing a living relationship with God and had little idea of where that would take her. She graduated with a Religion/Philosophy/Christian Education double major from Presbyterian College and went with God to Overland Park, Kansas, where she developed and lead Youth Ministry for four years. Hearing the call to ordained ministry in the Presbyterian Church, Miriam entered Princeton Seminary to explore new forms of ministry, learn how to listen and engage scripture, and become a healthy pastor. While at seminary, she met, fell in love and married Clayton Mauritzen, who brought her to Glacier National Park for their honeymoon. Before being called to our church, Clayton and Miriam lived and worked in Longview, Texas, near Clayton’s family. Clayton and Miriam love hiking, cooking, road trips, and their Aussie pup, Cadia. Miriam is excited about her call to join our ministry in First Presbyterian Church and throughout the valley and looks forward to being part of our lives for many years to come. With her siblings’ families and mom living on the East Coast and her husband’s family in Texas, she has places to go in the winter and believes in investing in Sky Miles.
	Patsy Lympus, Commissioned Pastor email: patsy@pcusa-kalispell.org Patsy Lympus was born, raised, and schooled in Missoula, Montana. She attended the University of Montana, married her childhood friend, Ted, in 1965 and together they have two grown children and six grandchildren. Ted is a former Flathead County Attorney and presently a District Court Judge for the 11th Judicial District in Montana. Their son, Steven, is a PCUSA Pastor in Castro Valley, California, and their daughter, Renn, is a surgical technician and busy mother of four children in Missoula. In 2008, Patsy enrolled in the Diploma Lay Pastors’ Program at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. After completing the two year course work, she was installed as a Commissioned Lay Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Kalispell, in June of 2010. Her primary tasks are within the scope of Parish Ministry and Congregational Care. A few of her interests other than Christian Ministry are: her family and friends, hiking, camping, boating, (nature in general), Grizzly football and the University of Montana, cooking, gardening, bird-watching, reading and studying, and loving her dog, Winston.
	Debbie Bosley, Administrative Assistant email: debbie@pcusa-kalispell.org Debbie was born and raised in the beautiful Flathead Valley and has been married to her high school sweetheart, Rob, for 38 wonderful years. They have three children, Robbie, Lesa and Lori who have blessed them with seven grandchildren ranging from 4 to 18 years. After working for various industries, Debbie attended FVCC where she earned an Associates Degree in accounting. She worked for a local construction company as their bookkeeper before gaining employment at First Presbyterian Church as their Administrative Assistant. In trying to decide her direction of employment, she had never thought of working for a church. However, in 1999, this is where God led her and she is so thankful she listened to his direction. Quoted .... "this is more than just a job, it is being part of a wonderful Christian family. It is a joy and privilege to be in ministry with so many wonderful friendly people". Her hobbies include gardening, sewing, picnicking, and camping, however, her number one joy is her family, who all live in Kalispell.
	Lee Scifers, Organist email: betsylee@centurylink.net
	Barbara Ludwig, Choir Director email: barbaraandbob@centurytel.net
	Diane Melick, Nursery Manager
	Curtis Peterson, Building Superintendent email: colm2@cyberport.net
	Jan Guy, Treasurer