Charles Mantey, Pastor

Pastor Charles has served as Pastor at Milwaukie Lutheran since August, 2005. Previous to that he served at Milwaukie Lutheran as Associate Pastor (1992-2005), United Dr. Martin Luther, Shiner Texas (1990-1992), Hutto Lutheran, and Hutto Texas (1984-1990).

He and his wife, Deb, have 2 children; Nathan is a senior at St. Olaf College and Christina is a freshman at Gustavus Adolphus College. Pastor Charles received degrees from Texas Lutheran (B.A. in 1977) and Luther Northwestern Seminary (M.Div. in 1983). He has also completed certificates in spiritual direction at Namasté, Portland in 1995 and San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1999.

Brian Brown, Director of Youth and Family Ministry

Brian graduated from the University of Oregon in 1999 with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.  Brian worked with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship as a volunteer staff person for 3 years.  He led Bible Studies and helped with large group meetings.  He went to China on a six week mission trip right after college graduation and discovered the call  to Youth Ministry through that trip.  He worked as a Youth Director in 2000 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, WA and worked there for 1.5 years. He moved to Our Savior’s Lutheran in Salem, OR for the next 3.5 years. Brian joined the MLC staff 2005.  Brian plays competitive volleyball. He also enjoys playing football, golf, soccer, going skiing, and just about every other sport. Brian likes video games, working out, reading, and hiking/camping.  He married Erin in November 2004.   Erin and Brian have a daughter, Kaitlyn who was born in September 2007

Sheryl Ann Waage, Administrative Assistant

Sheryl Ann has been a member of Milwaukie Lutheran since 1981.  She has been employed by the church since 1989 as Administrative Assistant (the title has changed several times, but the job has been the same).  Sheryl Ann has been married to husband Rod since 1971 and they have three grown sons and seven grandchildren.  Sheryl Ann is a Stephen Minister, a certified Spiritual Director, certified Healing Touch practitioner and retreat facilitator.  She enjoys reading, canoeing, spending time with family and friends and has started a small business that includes the creating and selling of handmade cards, journals and art.