STAFF

PASTOR'S OFFICE

Rev. Lina Thompson
Pastor / Teaching Elder

Lina’s favorite part of being Pastor at Lake B:
“We talk a lot around here about what the ‘Gospel Fully Alive’ looks like. We believe it means that we are willing to take risks, engaging tough conversations, giving lots of grace, growing in our love for God through worship and service, and making sure that we are centering God’s heart for those who are most marginalized in our community – particularly the voice of young people.”
Other things to note:
Lina is a long-time resident of White Center, and proud graduate of Evergreen HS and Washington state University and received her Masters of Divinity from Fuller Seminary.

lina.thompson@lbpc.org

Shearl Cornelius
Office/Property Manager

The friendly voice you hear when you call our Lake Burien church office belongs to our amazing Office and Property Manager, Shearl Cornelius. Shearl brings her value of hard work, creativity and sense of humor to our front office and seems to make genuine connections with everyone who crosses her path. Shearl has over 20 years of office management experience working for construction companies and other small businesses.
Other things to note:
Shearl has had a few unique work experiences over the years. Most curious to people are the 8 years she spent working on the oil fields “the Slope” in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. She was also a 9-1-1 operator and on the Emergency Team as an EMT first responder. No wonder she's our resident "go-to" person whenever someone has a question. We love Shearl!

office@lbpc.org

Anne Tiernan
Finance Director

Although Anne is not a native to Seattle (born and raised in Philadelphia), she has spent her entire adult life here.
Following a long-standing career in Finance, Anne retired from the Federal Government after 41 years of faithful service and served as Executive Director to the Seattle Federal Executive Board.
We are so blessed to have Anne on our team! Anne operates with an incredible spirit of excellence. Her knowledge, awareness and gifting in finance have proven to be priceless assets to our church. She practices transparency and integrity and models well how to best steward the resources God has given us.
Other things to note:
Anne has 2 beautiful daughters and 1 amazing grandchild. Her hobbies include Quilting, Book Club, and volunteering for numerous organizations. She's also an avid walker.

finance@lbpc.org

Rev. Paul Kim
Parish Associate

Paul is native to Seattle. In addition to pastoring congregations in Seattle, he has pastored congregations in New Jersey and Michigan. Outside of the local church he was briefly a chaplain, worked for a theological school in California, and currently works for Seattle Pacific University.
As Parish Associate, Paul assists in areas of leadership and preaching. He and his family love sharing life at “Lake B” as we all live into the Gospel fully alive.

WORSHIP ARTS

Crystal Hairston
Director of Worship Arts

"I love the Pacific Northwest and am daily reminded of the beauty of God's handiwork as I take in the mountains, lakes and greenery all around. I always grew up with the understanding that our ability to express creatively through art and music comes from God, the master artist and ultimate Creator. What better way to offer gratitude for these gifts and honor to God than through the use of arts as expressions of worship and a platform to share God's message of redemption, justice, love and hope. At Lake B, we acknowledge our diversity of expressions are all deeply rooted in a common love for God and a desire to make room for all of our voices (and gifts) at God's bountiful table!"
Crystal is native to the NW and has enjoyed a career in music ministry & education spanning over the last 20 years. She joined the LBPC family in 2015 and became Director of Worship Arts in 2018.

crystalhairston@lbpc.org

Benji Demps
Lead AV Technician

Poi Lakalaka
Assistant AV Technician

YOUTH MINISTRY

Michael Won
Youth Director

Michael moved to Seattle from Colorado Springs in 2012. He has worked closely with middle schoolers, high schoolers, and undergraduate college students for the past 7 years in various settings. Michael believes in the voices of young people and strives to help all students realize their own wisdom, brilliance, and capacity to be leaders in their respective communities. He is committed to teaching, preaching, and embodying a gospel that centers the experiences of those who exist on the margins of our communities.
Michael loves to play the guitar and drums, and often spends his free time practicing or playing with various groups in the Seattle area.

michaelwon@lbpc.org

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Margo Fanene
After-School Program Director

What our children have to say about Ms. Margo:
“Ms. Margo does a lot. She gives us food, teaches us, gives life-lessons, takes us to fun places, she cares for us and loves us. She keeps us safe and that’s why we love her and are grateful to have her. She is the program director.”

Margo Fanene , fondly referred to as Ms. Margo, brings to Lake Burien over 30 years of ministry experience with children and youth. She has an undeniable, tireless passion to help young people grow in their understanding and love of Jesus. She firmly believes that children are theologians and they see God in unique and profound ways – ways that go beyond just being “cute” but actually bring needed perspective, humility, transparency, and honesty to the rest of us! We need children to be active participants in the life and ministry of the Church… and Ms. Margo is helping us to do that!

margofanene@lbpc.org

Jesse Leaupepe
After-School Program Assistant

What our children have to say about Mr. Jesse:
“Mr. Jesse is very chill with all of the kids. He plays games with us. He helps us with our work and has us do fun activities. He helps Miss Margo watch over us.”

A proud graduate of Central Washington State University,
Jesse brings lots of energy, humor and deep compassion to his work with children and youth. It's easy to see why kids gravitate to him and why his presence is so valuable to our ministry team!
Jesse has spent several summers working as an elementary camp leader in New York and then here at Lake B. He mentors in a community youth initiative
for Pacific Islander students called "Our Future Matters" and is currently an adviser to
a cultural performance group of high school students from south King County.
In his own words, "I’ve been privileged enough to work with the most entertaining young people that keep surprising me with their ability to grasp the most intangible ideas. They’re teaching me just as much as I’m helping them daily."