John Klunder

  • Full Name: John (Glenn) Klunder
  • Nick name:
  • Family: Kim (married 8/25/02), children Judah and Levi
  • Ministry Role: Christian Education Pastor
  • What’s your regular order at Starbucks:
  • Favorite Quote: He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose (Jim Elliot)
  • I’ve been in ministry since: (Give a year) 1999
  • Hidden Talent: Classical piano
  • Favorite movie: Braveheart
  • Favorite scripture: Romans 8:32
  • Life changing moment: Resigning from IBM to pursue God’s call on my life
  • Peeves:
  • Dream Vacation: Scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, and beaches on the islands of Greece
  • Favorite singer/band:
  • Favorite Book: The Bible
  • When and where did you get saved: Saved as a child, but Jesus became truly Lord in 1984 when I lived in New York State
  • One thing that most people don’t know about me: I ran a marathon and did triathlons
  • Favorite TV show: Sports in general
  • In my spare time I… spend time with family
  • Favorite Restaurant: Sweet Tomatoes
  • Previous job or line of work: Engineering
  • What sport are you not good at:
  • Favorite sport/team: Chicago Bears
  • Things that fascinate me: The human body, creation
  • Music that moves me: Kent Henry worship
  • People who inspire me are: Billy Graham, Mother Theresa
  • Fears: Running out of energy and strength before my two sons grow up!
  • What makes you laugh: The things my two sons say and do
  • What is weird about you?
  • The most exotic place you’ve ever been to: a remote village in India
  • The most adventurous thing you’ve ever done: High diving from a 40 ft. high cliff