Our Leadership
Steven GallowayLead Pastor
Steve and Katie Galloway have served at LPMC since July of 2007. In January of 2017, Steve transitioned into the role of Lead Pastor. His primary responsibilities are preaching, leading worship, and teaching classes. Katie is a part of Women’s Ministry, worship team, and teaches children’s Sunday School. Steve and Katie have been married for over 30 years. They have four adult children and two grandsons.
pastorsteve@lpmissionary.church
Carl Galloway
Associate Pastor
Pastor Carl and Sheila Galloway have a long history here at LPMC. Pastor Carl served several years as associate pastor before becoming our senior pastor in 2002. He served in that role for fifteen years before transitioning to associate pastor. His primary duties are teaching, administration, and shepherding. Pastor Carl and Sheila have three grown children, twelve grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
pastorcarl@lpmissionary.church
Christian Schmidt
Associate Pastor of Discipleship
Pastor Christian and Abigail Schmidt met at and grew up attending LPMC. After serving as a pastor in Chicagoland for two years, they moved back to La Porte and came on staff during the summer of 2023. Christian received his MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 2022 and is currently serving as our Associate Pastor. His primary duties are teaching, shepherding, and overseeing our church’s discipleship program. Christian and Abi have two sons and the whole family are passionate Indianapolis Colts fans.
pastorchristian@lpmissionary.church
Mark Blake
Elder
In the fall of 2007, Mark and his wife, Carrye, began attending LPMC. They’ve been married since 2001 and have two children. He is currently working for a lumber company supplying construction materials to various builders. Mark has led Sunday School and Wednesday night classes as well as Men’s Ministry and the Outreach Committee. He has served on the Deacon Committee and the Church Board. In January 2022, after much prayer and feeling led by God, he was affirmed by the congregation as one of our Elders. His hope is to help lead LPMC by discipling and serving others as they grow in their faith.
mblake1977@gmail.com
Dale Knouse
Elder
Dale has been a dedicated funeral service professional since 1980 and currently owns Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. He sees his work as more than a profession, treating it as a ministry to guide families through their most challenging moments. Dale married Tonya in 1990, and together they have been active members of La Porte Missionary Church since 2012. They have two sons, David, who is married to Nicole, and Matthew, who is married to Reagan. Dale’s commitment to his faith, family, and community is central to his life.
dale@cutlerfuneralhome.com
Brian Moore
Elder
Brian is a follower of Jesus Christ. He is thankful to the Lord for gifting him the talent and desire to help people both physically in his ministry as a general surgeon and also spiritually as a servant leader in the local church. He enjoys teaching, preaching, and having deep theological conversations. He and his wife, Debbie, have been short-term missionaries with ABWE since 2016 and have gone to Togo Africa for medical mission work and support of the long-term missionaries. He is pursuing further education in Biblical counseling in order to better serve others. His other interests include farming, woodworking, training/riding horses, hunting, and fishing as well as spending quality time with his wonderful wife, family, and especially his grandchildren.
scout169@comcast.net
Hal Rinkel
Elder
Hal has attended LPMC since 1981. He is a retired electrical engineer and has served many years in church leadership roles and as a Sunday School teacher. He and his wife, Linda, have been married for over 50 years. He is blessed to see his children following the Lord and serving faithfully in their churches. He is excited to see where the Lord will lead his grandchildren. He loves LPMC and the people who attend. His desire is to come along side his church family and encourage them in their Christian walk.
hrinkel@comcast.net
Mauhrai Walker
Administrative Assistant
Mauhrai Walker and her husband, Bob, have been a part of LPMC since 2002. Mauhrai grew up attending LPMC, and currently serves on the Discipleship committee. She is also the Women’s Ministry Coordinator. Bob and Mauhrai have three adult married children, along with their two youngest sons, Noah and Titus, and three adorable granddaughters.
office@lpmissionary.church