Our Staff

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Mr. Don Sundene

Don serves as our Executive Director.

In addition to his service with LMSN, Don serves as Coordinator for Prison Ministry for the Northwest District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and is Contract Coordinator for Prison Ministry for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

Email: donsundene@lmsnw.org

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Chp. Arthur Werzner

Chp. Arthur Werzner is our Director of Chaplaincy and our primary hospital chaplain.

Email: arthurwerzner@lmsnw.org

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Dcs. Ruth Ann Shimoi

Dcs. Ruth Ann serves as Care Center Ministry Coordinator.

Email: ruthannshimoi@lmsnw.org

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Rev. Tim Johnson

Jail / Prison Ministry Chaplain

Email: timjohnson@lmsnw.org


Referrals

Lutheran Ministry Services Northwest (LMSN) receives referrals from pastors, congregations, families, and the community.  Referrals to LMSN are graciously accepted and everyone’s privacy is honored and respected. 

To comply with privacy laws, please phone us with referrals to visit individuals in hospitals and care centers.

  • Hospital Referrals - Chp. Arthur Werzner 206-450-7128 x1

  • Jail / Prison - Chp. Tim Johnson 206-450-7128 x2

  • Care Center Referrals - Dcs. Ruth Ann Shimoi 206-450-7218 x3

  • Exec. Director & Prison Min. Coordinator Don Sundene 206-450-7128 x4

  • Care Centers & Jail Outreach - Chp. Chris Howell 206-450-7128 x5

Feel free to contact us via the form below for general inquiries. Blessings to you!