Ken Wytsma

President

Ken grew up all over the US and in Holland, finally ending up on the east coast. He attended Clemson University in South Carolina where he received a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He went on to pursue graduate studies in California where he received a MA in Philosophy as well as a MA in Biblical Studies from Biola University. Ken planted Antioch Church in Bend, Oregon in 2006 where he serves as the Lead Pastor. Highly entrepreneurial, Ken helped to co found the World Relief: NEXT project, which is a highly creative and collaborative endeavor in the Northwest serving as a research and development program with World Relief.

Ken is married to Tamara and has four beautiful daughters (Mary Joy, Esther, Sara, and Ashlin).

Mike Caba

Dean of Faculty

Michael Caba holds a M.A. in Philosophy & Religion, a Bachelors Degree in Biblical Education and an Associates Degree in Engineering. He has completed volunteer archaeology work in Israel, and has taught a number of classes for various organizations on Biblical, historical, philosophical and religious topics over the years.

Trish Lavik

Dean of Admissions & Students

While completing a degree in Business she worked in the Admission Marketing department as an intern, finding her passion for promoting higher education. After graduating took a position as an Admission Counselor for four years until her first child was born, now has two daughters; Madalyn and Andra. In 2008, her husband Justin, took the Worship Pastoral position at Antioch church, which led them to Bend.

Merrilee Lewis

Registrar/Librarian

Born in California and raised in western Oregon, Merrilee Lewis has a passion for the written word and Christian education. Merrilee received a BA in Business from Portland State University and is working on her Certificate of Apologetics from Biola University. She is an author and an editor. The mother of three daughters, she teaches her kids at home and volunteers as the Registrar/Librarian for Kilns College.

Dara Christoff

Director of Financial Aid

Dara grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and lived in Ohio for several years before moving to Central Oregon with her husband Pete. She received a BS in Management Information Systems as well as a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dayton. Prior to moving to Bend, Dara worked as a financial aid counselor at the University of Dayton. Dara is a marketing analyst for G5 Search Marketing, and is excited to be a part of Kilns College.