Tim began serving Knox Presbyterian as Senior Pastor on May 1, 1994. He and his wife, Janis, have three daughters, Jessica, Tammy, and Rebecca. Tim has a Master of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Theater. A few of his hobbies are racquetball and theater.
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Curtis began his ministry at Knox in July, 2011. He graduated from Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in Iowa. Curtis is married to Kadra who graduated from the University of North Dakota with her nursing degree.
Curtis enjoys sports and participates in them whenever the opportunity arises. He also enjoys video games and creative writing. Curtis and Kadra enjoy attending an occasional movie, play, or concert.
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Dave joined the Knox staff as Director of Music in August of 1989. He and his wife Sally have two children, Stephen and Deborah. Dave holds a Master of Music from East Carolina University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Illinois. When he isn't writing music or spending time with his family, Dave enjoys karate, fishing, camping and sports.
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Kendra, better known as "Kendi" Holcomb-Densmore has served in a number of capacities at Knox but is now the Director of Youth and College-age Ministries. She previously was the Director of the Celebration Choir, Celebration Worship Team, served as the Youth Ministry Assistant, and intern for the Adult Christian Education.
Kendi graduated from Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois, with a Bachelors of Science, Music Education, and Vocal Concentration. She attended Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO, and received her Master of Arts, Christian Education and Youth Ministry.
Kendi is an avid hockey fan and occasionally sneaks away to St. Louis to catch the Detroit Redwings at an away game. She also enjoys reading, music (she is a member of the byFire band), movies and trying new foods.
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The newest staff member at Knox is Karen Van Galder who joined the staff in July of 2011. She received her B.A. at Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin, and then attended Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois. More recently she attended the School of Leadership and Church Ministry at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.
Karen enjoys cooking, sewing, and has developed a green thumb, as well. She enjoys doing crossword puzzles and going to rummage sales. She lives with Jake, her Jack Russell terrier, a rescue dog who amazingly earned his Canine Good Citizen Certificate. Jake is extremely sociable and brings humor into Karen's life.
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Lindsey joined the Knox Day Care Staff as a lead teacher in March of 1995. In December of 1999 Lindsey began her duties as the Director of the day care. Lindsey earned a degree in Montessori and Elementary Education from Avila University in 1981. Lindsey has a son, Nicholas. In her spare time Lindsey enjoys reading, movies with her son, and her new hobby of quilting.
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Karen has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from Moorhead State University in Moorhead, Minnesota, and has served as the church's secretary since September of 2000. Karen enjoys spending time with her husband, Dick, and their sons, Lee and Jared and their wives, Karmen and Jenny. Karen's two grandchildren, Caleb and Karli, are a delight and joy to her. She enjoys writing, reading, antiquing, decorating, and hosting and participating in Bible studies.
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