Pastor Jim Killough is from Omaha, Nebraska. He received his BA from Midland Lutheran College (now Midland University), in Fremont, Nebraska, and his MDiv from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. He was ordained in 1990. Pastor Jim served three congregations in Nebraska: Martin Luther Lutheran Church, near Johnson; St. Timothy's Lutheran Church in Omaha; and Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Omaha.
Pastor Jim is married to Deb Killough, who grew up in Shelton, Washington, and is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University. Jim and Deb met when they were both working at Camp Carol Joy Holling in Ashland, Nebraska, in 1982. Deb is a retired early childhood teacher, who has recently enjoyed working part-time at the public library. Deb and Jim have two adult sons. Brett, and his spouse Ray, live in Omaha. Joel, his spouse Stephanie, and their daughter Cora, live in Mountlake Terrace. Jim and Deb are looking forward to spending time not only with their granddaughter Cora and her parents, but also with Deb's four brothers and their families who all live in the Pacific Northwest.
In his free time, Pastor Jim enjoys reading, watching movies, and riding his bike.
