Kelli has served as Campus Pastor at LCM-IU since July, 2006. She is an IU alumna ('94) and holds a bachelor's degree in sociology. Kelli received her Master of Divinity degree from Wartburg Theological Seminary in 2000 and served as pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fullerton, CA from 2000-2004. Immediately prior to her return to Bloomington, she served as Interim Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Etters, PA. Kelli is married to Jeff (whom she met while a student at LCM-IU) and is mom to Natalie, 5, and Matthew, 3.
As a campus pastor, Kelli especially enjoys: walking alongside students who are discovering their unique passions and gifts; helping students put those gifts to use in the world; being there for students in times of need; equipping others to engage in authentic, ongoing conversation with the Word; and watching the LCM-IU community grow and evolve.
An HGTV junkie, Kelli's interests outside LCM include reading (especially social science non-fiction and mystery novels), watching movies (especially brilliant, but under appreciated independent films), devising dirt-cheap methods for home renovation, listening to all kinds of music, and hanging out with her kids.
Jeff has served as LCM-IU Campus Minister since July, 2006. An IU alumnus ('94), he put his Bachelor of Science in Science Education to use teaching middle school science for six years (in Iowa and California) before heading to graduate school. In 2005 he received a Master of Arts in Ministerial Studies from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, and was consecrated as a Diaconal Minister in the ELCA in March, 2007. After completing his degree at LTSG he worked as a consultant to Lutheran Services in America in Baltimore, MD. Jeff is married to Kelli and loves being Natalie's (5) and Matthew's (3) Dad.
As campus minister Jeff brings a passion for: helping students learn where their gifts fit in this world; finding outlets to put those gifts to use; seeking and creating social justice; reflecting on and practicing Lutheran theology; and engaging in political advocacy.
Outside of his work with LCM, Jeff likes to relax with a good book, multiple genres of music, or a good movie. He also enjoys playing basketball and other sports. One can also regularly find him engrossed in an IU basketball or Chicago Bears football game on the television, but most of all he loves goofing around with his kids.
Carolyn Sowinski
Office Administrator
Carolyn has worked for LCM for more than 9 years. Her duties include a little bit of everything: compiling databases and Listservs of our students, board, and donors; keeping students informed of activities at LCM; writing the spring newsletters; and finding volunteers from St. Thomas Lutheran Church to cook the delicious Sunday Student Lunches each week. The Campus Ministry Team and the Board of Directors rely on her help in many other ways as well.
Carolyn and her husband Jim moved to Bloomington more than 22 years ago and have been members of St. Thomas ever since. She sings both in the St. Thomas church choir and in the Bloomington Chamber Singers. In the past she has been the St. Thomas Sunday School Coordinator and a member of the St. Thomas Church Council. Carolyn holds a B.A. in History from St. Olaf College, and M.A. degrees in American History and Library Science (with a concentration in Archival Management) from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She's currently working on a Mankell family history project.
Stephen Amundson
Peer Minister
Stephen, who has been a part of LCM for three years, is a senior at IU. He is currently majoring in Public Affairs with a focus in Legal Studies. Though his focus is in law, he does not plan on attending law school. Rather his goals are to enter Grad school at a Lutheran Seminary to work on a Master's in Theology and then work towards a Ph.D. to someday become a professor. Stephen is from Auburn, Indiana and aside from his stressful days of school, he enjoys playing basketball, tennis and golf. He will be leading up the intramural teams (including basketball) for LCM this year. So contact Stephen if you are interested in knowing more or playing. If you ever need someone to listen to your problems, whether it be stressing over school or doubting in God, Stephen would love to meet with you.
Tim Climis
Peer Minister
Tim is a grad student in the Teacher Certification Program concentrating in high school math. He calls Connecticut home. In 2006 he graduated with a math major and a computer science minor (minus the paper work) from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), in Massachusetts. In addition to his LCM duties, he coaches the IU Rowing Club. He is also a baker, a game enthusiast, and acknowledges that he is pretty bad at bowling. Tim lives for LCM game nights and LCM meals, and confesses that Fluxx is all his fault. He also apologizes for his apparent inability to keep this website maintained and up-to-date, but he's working on it.
Sarah Williams
Peer Minister
Sarah is a junior from Atlanta, Georgia. She is a music major studying French horn performance and Arts Administration. Outside of music, her hobbies include reading, being outdoors, and playing sports. She also loves Braves baseball, Hoosier basketball, and Ohio State football. Sarah enjoys spending time with friends at the Rose House, especially for dinner and "Life Together" on Wednesday nights. She is involved with the youth group at St. Thomas Lutheran Church as well as several groups on campus. Sarah also works for Residential Programs and Services and has lots of experience answering questions about the IU campus and its resources. Feel free to come to her with any questions about life at IU.
