HARBOR CHURCH IS BLESSED BY ITS STAFF

We invite you to meet our pastors and staff at Harbor Church. They set the vision for Harbor Church and point you and your family toward Jesus every week. We are blessed to be led by such passionate followers of Jesus.

HARBOR CHURCH IS BLESSED BY ITS STAFF

We invite you to meet our pastors and staff at Harbor Church. They set the vision for Harbor Church and point you and your family toward Jesus every week. We are blessed to be led by such passionate followers of Jesus.

SCOTT SHAMEL

Lead Pastor

Pastor Scott and Katie are originally from the Flint area, where they met in 2003 while working at an Italian restaurant together. They spent 7 years in youth and worship ministry before sensing the call to move to the Tawas area and lead Harbor Church in October 2019.

KATIE SHAMEL

Church Administrator

Pastor Scott and Katie’s deep desire is to reach this community with the transforming love of Jesus that they have both experienced in their lives. When they are not at the church, you can find them walking around our beautiful town, and hanging out at the beach.

JEFF WESTHEIM

Associate Pastor

Pastor Jeff grew up in this church and community; he has been involved in church ministry all his life. Pastor Jeff joined Harbor staff after returning to the area in 2022. He is passionate about helping people find their personal “why”. Outside of work, he enjoys duck hunting, fishing, and exploring waterfalls with his wife Jennifer & their three kids.

MAGGIE KLENOW

Kidmin Director

Maggie loves Jesus, serving the community, and creating spaces where children can have fun while learning how much God loves them. As a wife and mom of two, Maggie is no stranger to a little chaos, a lot of questions, and plenty of laughter. When she’s not serving in Kids Ministry, she enjoys baking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

NOAH FORD

Youth & Young Adults Pastor

Pastor Noah, and his wife Sarah joined the Harbor team in 2026. He is passionate about creating environments where everyone is welcomed, valued, and confident that they belong. Outside of ministry, he loves bow hunting, spending time outdoors, and walks with his wife and dog- Moose.

REUBEN & AMY EDWARDS

Discipleship Pastors

Pastors Reuben and Amy have a passion to see people grow in relationships with each other and in their relationship with Christ. The Edwards are all about fostering community. When not in the office, they are highly involved in area athletics; each having coached basketball at the high school level for many years. They also enjoy delicious food, a good movie, and watching their 5 kids grow up.

CALEB LABRIE

Tech Director

Caleb grew up on a farm in Attica, MI. Over the years, he developed problem solving skills by tinkering on farm equipment and computers, with his dad. Caleb aims to create spaces for people to encounter God, both in person and online. In his free time, Caleb enjoys cooking, gaming, and riding dirt bikes on local trails.