Jim Harbour, Assistant Superintendent &
Director of Conference Ministries
There is joy in the journey! From youth ministry to public education to administrative ministry at Wenatchee Free Methodist Church to serving as a regional representative for the Free Methodist Foundation, it is now a privilege and an honor to serve as the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Conference Ministries in the Pacific Northwest Conference. My task is to assist the Superintendent in helping the PNW reach the next level in its missional effectiveness as well as overseeing the conference’s day-to-day administrative details. I can’t imagine being in a more compelling place on life’s journey than on this PNW team committed to serving Jesus Christ.
Rebecca and I, along with our son, Jesse, live in Redmond and attend the Timberlake Free Methodist Church. Our daughter, Erin, is currently attending Columbia Basin College with plans to enter the medical profession. As a family we thrive on skiing, small groups, chocolate, and good books.
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Linda Landerdahl, Finance Manager
Hi, I am Linda Landerdahl, Finance Manager of the PNW Conference of the Free MethodistChurch. As Finance Manager, I prepare monthly and yearly financial statements and supporting analytical reports. I maintain the general ledger and process all the accounting transactions including: receipts, accounts payable and payroll.
I handle the conference pension, life insurance and long-term disability programs for the conference pastors. I also prepare for and coordinate our annual review by an independent certified public accountant.
I am a University of Washington graduate in accounting and have extensive experience in public, private, government, and non-profit accounting as a CPA with a Masters in Taxation. I feel blessed to have this job and feel it is all part of the Lord’s plan.
My husband, Jim, retired from the Federal government after 36 years with the US Treasury. He keeps busy with various volunteer jobs. My son, Chris, received his Master degree at Seattle Pacific University in 2005 and is currently working in the banking field.
Jim & I are members of First Free Methodist Church of Seattle. Jim volunteers with ushering and I sing in the choir. Please feel free to call me if you have any accounting or finance inquires.
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Kathy Stegman, Administrative Assistant
I have the privilege of providing a wide variety of administrative support services for Superintendent Whitehead and the conference. I process most of the correspondence, documents and reports (other than financial) that are a part of keeping ministries running smoothly. I coordinate meetings and events, large and small. A significant percentage of my work involves tracking the process of ministerial candidates. Almost every day brings some new aspect to my work. I thrive on the variety!
I especially appreciate the opportunities I have to encourage the conference leaders and our wonderful pastors. God has placed this desire in my heart. Having been an FM pastor’s wife for over 30 years, I have a pretty good idea what it is like to lead a local church. I try to do my work well so as to make their job just a little easier.
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Matt Thomas, Western Area Bishop
Our Western Area Bishop is Matt Thomas. Bishop Thomas serves over the
nine Western Area conferences (including Pacific Northwest Conference)
and Asia. Matt received his education at Aldersgate College, Western
Evangelical Seminary and Northwest Graduate School. He has been a
missionary to the Philippines, a church planter multiple times, an
educator, a pastor in Oregon and Columbia River Conferences, and a
superintendent. Before being elected bishop in 2007, he served 14 years
at the Timberview (Spokane) church that he planted. Matt has served on
the denominational level for more than 19 years. Matt & Marlene have
four children- Luke, Mitchell, Samuel and Charese.
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Arlene Weigand, Office Assistant
I am also an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church and currently appointed as Resident Director for Antioch House, a conference ministry focused on empowering young adults for urban and global ministry. In November of 2002 I moved to Seattle after eight years of pastoring our Brooklyn, New York church. Following the tragic events of 9/11/01, God graciously led me to Seattle for a time of healing and restoration. It is through the opportunities I presently have of ministering in both this Conference Office and in Antioch House that I have experienced new avenues of growth and I celebrate what I see God doing here in the Pacific Northwest.
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Matt Whitehead, Superintendent
I have the privilege of serving as Superintendent for the Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church. I was elected to this responsibility in 1999 after serving for 17 years as a senior pastor.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to oversee all of the administrative functions of the conference and to represent the conference to the denomination and to the community at large. I coordinate conference ministries in cooperation with pastors and lay leaders from local churches. One of the most important responsibilities I have is lifting up our Partnering to Impact Eternity vision of church planting, local church revitalization and ministry to the poor.
I work with churches during times of pastoral transition, oversee the process for those who feel called to ordained ministry, provide leadership training for our pastoral team, and come alongside local congregations in times of celebration as well as in difficult times.
I really enjoy my job. I earnestly believe that God has called me to this ministry and it is thrilling to have a “bird’s eye view” of the way God is working in and through His Church.
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