Meet our Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rev. Karla Lundin, Pastor
Phone: 831-624-3550
Email: karla@churchofthewayfarer.com

Pastor Karla arrived as Senior Pastor at Church of the Wayfarer in July 2021. She spent several prior years as Pastor at other United Methodist churches along with many years as Youth Pastor, Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries at various churches.

A couple of guiding scriptures for Pastor Karla include:
Love God, Love Neighbor, the Greatest Commandment according to Jesus on which ‘hang all the law and prophets.’ (Matthew 22: 37-40 NRSV)
And ‘…do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God.’ (Micah 6:8 NRSV)

As a follower of the teachings of Jesus and with core values including openness and inclusiveness, Pastor Karla embraces the motto of The United Methodist Church: Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors. And she truly aspires to Do No Harm and Do Good in the church, the community, and the world.

Together with her husband Steve, they have four children, one dog, and five rescue cats. Pastor Karla enjoys time with family, hiking, traveling, and walking on the beach.

Undergraduate:
B.S. Criminal Justice with Counseling Psychology
Ball State University, Muncie IN
Seminary:
Master of Divinity
Claremont School of Theology, Claremont CA

 

 

Church of the Wayfarer Staff

Office Manager, Alison Kerr
Phone: 831-624-3550
Email: office@churchofthewayfarer.com                

        

Emi Saeki Wada, Music Director & Organist/Pianist in Residence
Phone: 831-624-3550
Email: emi@churchofthewayfarer.com

 

Marshall Carpenter, Organist Emeritus
Phone: 831-624-3550
Email: music@churchofthewayfarer.com

 

Carolyn Thomas, Brick Program Coordinator
Phone: 831-624-3550
Email: office@churchofthewayfarer.com

 

Jose Arzate, Maintenance Technician
Phone 831-625-3550
Email: office@churchofthewayfarer.com