Meet the Staff
Lane Lavender
Senior Pastor
Pastor Lavender has been leading Lighthouse since 2013. His vision and leadership have brought growth and strength to our church. He has a passion to “reach and teach” through “Passion, People and Purpose.” He and Linda have three sons and five grandchildren.
naTHAN cARPENTER
Executive Pastor
Pastor Nathan has been at Lighthouse since 2004 and has served in a variety of roles. As Executive Pastor, he oversees the administration of the church; aligning with and helping to execute the vision of Lighthouse Church and Pastor Lane. He has a heart for people and leadership development, and desires all members to lead Spirit-filled, impactful lives for the Kingdom of God.
Galatians 2:20 - "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."
Lachelle Rosinski
Worship Director
Lachelle Rosinski is the worship director and ministry servant at Lighthouse Church of God. She has a deep heart for creating an atmosphere where people can encounter God and respond to Him in authentic worship.
Lachelle believes worship is more than music—it is a daily offering of our lives to God, rooted in surrender and devotion. Alongside her ministry, Lachelle’s greatest calling is her family. As a wife and mother of six, she understands the importance of building a legacy of faith in the home. Her desire is to see lives transformed by the presence of God and to equip others to boldly walk in their calling.
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Alexis Amarante
Children’s Church Director
Alexis has been serving at Lighthouse Church since the young age of 16. She started off as a “teen helper” working in the preschool and toddler classrooms, and soon became a head teacher for the toddlers. After graduating high school she went off to Eastern Connecticut State University to earn her degree in Early Childhood Education. Fast forward to present day, she is now leading all Children’s ministries at Lighthouse, is married to her wonderful husband, Daniel, and is the mother of four children. She has a passion to teach children about Jesus and how to live their lives for Him. She strives to make an eternal difference for the kingdom of God in all she does.
Galatians 6:9 - “Let us not become tired of doing good.”
Tammie Smith
Junior High Director
Tammie began attending Lighthouse Church in 2021 and currently serves as our Junior High Director alongside her husband, Jason. With over 20 years of experience in public school education, teaching students in grades 5–12, she brings both professional expertise and a deep love for this pivotal season of life. She holds advanced degrees in Education and Special Education. Tammie accepted Christ as a preteen and experienced challenging teen years, which fuels her passion for walking closely with youth today. She is committed to creating a safe and welcoming space where students can grow in their faith, ask honest questions, and know they are fully loved by Jesus. As a wife and mom of four, she understands the importance of guiding the next generation.
Ephesians 3:20-21 “Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Daniel Klewin
Senior High Director
Daniel has been a part of the Lighthouse Church family since November 8th, 2023, just two days after a powerful encounter with the Lord that transformed his life and radically shifted his path. From that moment on, Daniel has committed himself to pursuing God's calling with passion, obedience, and a heart eager to serve.
Now, serving as the Senior High Director, Daniel is also an active member of the Men's Ministry and faithfully serves on the Deacon board, as well as several previous roles.
John 3:8- "The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear it sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the spirit."