Pastor Kern and his wife, Heidi, welcomed their first child the last week of May, a daughter, Hannah Marie. She was baptised at St. John's.

Personal Ministry Statement:

I am called to bear witness to Christ through engaging worship and meaningful faith formation. I continually seek to grow alongside the congregation in the fluency of speaking the faith and inviting people to participate in the life of the congregation. I am passionate about raising up the gifts of people in the community to build up the body of Christ. I like to work hard and laugh often. I see St. John's as a community of faith that builds up one another and the community in which we live for the sake of gospel.

I am delighted to be married to my wife, Heidi, since 2003. Heidi and I have one daughter, Hannah.