Randy Klawitter
Randy Klawitter, Executive Director of The Wilderness Fellowship Ministries (TWFM), has dedicated his life to its mission. The third of four children of TWFM founders Dick and Lois Klawitter, Randy moved to the ministry’s property in the mid-1970s. After graduating from the Lutheran Bible Institute (LBI), he toured the Midwest as part of a singing trio, marrying fellow LBI graduate Renee Westrom in 1981. Together, they raised four children in a log home they built by hand.
Since TWFM's founding, Randy has been instrumental in every facet of the ministry, from building cabins and clearing trails to managing infrastructure and welcoming guests. In 2001, he became Executive Director, combining his skills as a builder and licensed pastor. His greatest joy is ministering to guests, helping them encounter God through prayer and reflection. Inspired by his father’s words, Randy strives to “draw open the curtain so the drama of Jesus can unfold in someone else’s life.”