Pastor Amanda Kempthorne
Laura Martin, Office Manager


Ruth Blum, Financial Manager
Jason Kempthorne, Director of Outreach
Prior to joining the team at Salem Lutheran, Jason was the Executive Director for Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) in Fairbanks Alaska for 8 years. Has worked closely with the Board of Directors to revamp the existing programs and lead Love INC in the launch of new and exciting programs to serve vulnerable populations in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Under his leadership the organization grew to a multi-million dollar nonprofit with a staff of over 50, and hundreds of volunteers impacting thousands of low income households each year.
Jason takes a holistic approach; in walking alongside those in need on their journey to wholeness. Our goal is to build lasting relationships between volunteers and participants.
Jason is passionate about his calling and the capacity of the local church to transform lives and communities. This has driven him in his ministry. Jason also served as the chair of the Fairbanks Housing and Homeless Coalition and President of the Tanana Valley Christian Conference. Jason received his BA from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. He double majored in Religion and family studies and minored in Church professions. Jason has countless years in church ministry and nonprofit management.
Kevin Edstrom, Handbell Choir Director and Choir Director

