Staff
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Michael Dafoe
LEAD PASTOR
Michael joined the West K staff in March of 2019. He has previously served at churches in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. He has served as a Youth Pastor and Associate Pastor doing a variety of things within ministry and the church. Michael is a graduate of Cincinnati Christian University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education and Bible. Michael is originally from Ohio. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys both watching and playing a variety of sports and cheering for the Michigan Wolverines. Michael is married to Briana and they have one daughter named Amelia. They enjoy traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Michael and Briana are excited to be a part of the community here at West K and the ministry that is taking place here in Kalamazoo.
Email: Michael@Westk.org
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Mike Ashley
Worship Arts and Youth Minister
Mike attended Great Lakes Christian College while serving at Potterville United Methodist Church as their part-time youth director. After serving there for 4 years Mike joined Radiant Richland in a church plant in Ann Arbor. Mike served there for 5 years as the Worship Arts Director and Assistant Youth Director. The church grew from just the 13 core member team to almost 300 church partners. Mike moved back to Kalamazoo in 2016 to be closer to family and continue serving the Lord here at WestK. Mike's family includes his wife Ashley and daughters Zoey and Mackenzie. Mike loves WestK and ministering to the people of Kalamazoo.
Email: Mike@Westk.org
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SUE DAVIS
OFFICE MANAGER
Sue started at WestK as the office manager in 2008. Sue is also in charge of our Sunday Servants team that is responsible for greeting new people on a Sunday morning. She and her husband, Chris, have 2 adult children: Allison and Adam. Sue enjoys gardening and playing the guitar.
Email: secretary@westk.org