STAFF & LEADERS
Meet the people who are passionate about showing people Jesus, and helping them discover His purpose for their lives.
MEET OUR LEAD PASTORS
Matthew and Deborah Mallek
FOUNDING PASTORS
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Matthew Mallek
Lead Pastor
Deborah Mallek
Associate Lead Pastor
Tim Kleiner
Executive Pastor
Andy Schultz
Connections Pastor
Jesse Brown
Executive Director of Development
Sam & Mel Kayhart
Wisconsin Rapids Campus Pastors
Mikayla Schultz
Creative Pastor
Rena Brown
Executive Director of Development
CAMPUS PASTORS
Sam & Mel Kayhart
Wisconsin Rapids Campus Pastors
Pastors Joao & Rosangela Silva
Refuge Espanol Campus Pastors
LEAD TEAM
Jennifer Kleiner
Program Director of Canaland Early Learning
Heidi Uitenbroek
Prayer Team Coordinator & Principal of Stevens Point Christian Academy
Miranda Winter
Volunteer Director
Sam Schneider
Media Director
Matt Mings
Worship Director
Will Shnowske
Student Ministries Director
Amy Ryce
Kids Director
Rick Jones
Maintenance & Facilities Director
McKenzie Mallek
Ministry Assistant & Worship Leader
Ally Kleiner
Ministry Assistant
Mason Trotter
Worship Leader
Amber Gonzalez
Worship Leader
If you need to contact one of our team members, please email hello@wearerefuge.net.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
At Refuge, our pastors serve with the guidance of our Board of Trustees, a group committed to advising and supporting the leadership of our church. Our Board of Trustees is made up of a dedicated team of pastors, church leaders, and respected members of our community.
The primary responsibility of the Board is to ensure that our ministry remains faithful to its core mission. This involves developing strategic plans, monitoring church performance, and maintaining financial accountability. The Board meets regularly to provide active oversight of key operational functions, helping our church thrive and continue serving our community with integrity and excellence.
Board of Trustees:
Pastor Matt Mallek
Pastor Deb Mallek
Pastor Tim Kleiner
Pastor Andy Schultz
Pastor Sam Kayhart
Traci Koziczkowski
Dakota Karlen
Noah Swenson
Venessa Gronski
Joan Grunwald