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Executive Director
As a young man, Derek’s life was spiraling in a self-destructive pattern of violence, drugs, and alcohol abuse. With these behaviors, his story was being written to have an unhappy ending. But then Derek opened his heart to Jesus Christ and his story was rewritten for him to not only experience an internal peace and outward change, but to share with others how they could experience the same. Along with bringing this heart and lived experience to LFLC, Derek has over 35 years of pastoral and leadership experience.
Derek and his wife Kathy have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. When they are not attending sports events or family gatherings, Derek and Kathy enjoy camping in their motor home. Derek also loves fishing and any other outdoor activity that puts him on, in, or near the water!
Derek Isaksen
Lois Hughes
Photographer
Harry Christensen
Product Management
Clearing House Coordinator
Jennifer was born and raised in Eugene. After high school, she and her husband spent 10 years in Corvallis, the first 4 of those years attending Oregon State University. She is blessed that both of her adult children also live in the Eugene-Springfield area and loves spending time with her family whenever possible.
Her professional work history is primarily in insurance and accounting, but she felt called to use her skills and experience in a way that serves an eternal purpose. She loves her church family and can be found teaching preschoolers, leading small groups and supporting the youth and young adult ministries in a variety of ways. Jennifer is looking forward to using her personal and professional journeys to impact lives with the love of Jesus.
Jennifer Chalmers
Lois Hughes
Photographer
Harry Christensen
Product Management