STAFF
Edward Brouwer, Pastor.
Edward has served as Providence’s pastor since 2014. Edward hales from Alberta Canada and graduated from the University of Alberta. He has made his home in the U.S. since 1997 after serving on the mission field. Edward has been married to Glenda since 1989 and they have three adult children: Natalie, Rachel (Julian Bacon) and Matthew (Clair). They are also the delighted grandparents of 3 grandchildren: Sophia, Leo and Noah. He and Glenda settled in North Carolina, serving at Christ Community Montreat. Edward received his MDIV from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2011 and was officially ordained in 2012. Edward and the Elders are responsible for discerning and communicating Providence’s vision, while caring for and equipping people for the work of the Gospel in their lives.
Renee Allsbrook, Music Director; Luke Allsbrook, Elder
Renee has served as pianist and music director at Providence since its founding in 2007. She enjoys parenting her four children alongside her husband of 24 years (Elder Luke Allsbrook), teaching piano, substitute teaching, and working with Junaluska Elementary’s after school Bible Club. Renee has released an album of original songs, “Call it Joy,” many of which Providence has incorporated into its worship services.
Linda Wilson, Administrative Assistant
Linda has served as Administrative Asst. to Pastor Brouwer since December 2020. While originally from Colorado, Linda has lived in Waynesville, NC since 2014. She has 1 son. Linda enjoys hiking, traveling and enjoys serving her church and community.
ELDERS
Bruce Kingshill, Treasurer & Elder
Bruce and his wife Susan are founding members of Providence Church. Bruce is a CPA in Waynesville and Susan a retired school teacher. They keep busy with 2 married daughters and grandkids!
Leroy Kauffman, Elder
Leroy Kauffman, with his wife Judy, have been attending Providence church since January 2023. Leroy retired in December 2022 after a 40+ year career as a university professor, his last 30 years at Western Carolina University teaching accounting. Leroy and Judy were married in 1982 and have three adult children and 4 lovely grandchildren. Leroy loves to spend time tending his yard and flower beds and working with wood. Judy retired in March 2023 from LifePoint Health Human Resources. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, baking and crafting. Together they enjoy camping and enjoying God’s creation.
Ralph Koehring, Elder
Ralph and Maryanna Koehring have been attending Providence since the Fall of 2023 with their son, Gideon. They have two college-aged daughters, Josephine and Louisa. Haywood County and Waynesville have been their “home base” since 2007, but they recently settled permanently after a 24-year career in the Foreign Service, serving in Jordan, Egypt, South Africa, Afghanistan, Zambia and Bolivia.
Jeffery Alt, Elder
Jeffery has served both as an elder and a deacon of Providence. Jeffery is married to Jenny and they have three elementary school-aged children. Jeffery is a veterinarian by profession and has a heart of service for Jesus. Jeff serves as our elder liaison to the finance team.