Staff & Leadership

I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding. - Jeremiah 3:15

  • Scott Skones

    SENIOR PASTOR

    Scott has been the pastor of Living Word Fellowship since October of 2018. Scott has a passion for teaching, preaching, and helping people become more grounded in God's Word. He married Angela in 2004 and they have been blessed by God with two daughters, Maycee and Lailoni. Before coming to Dickinson to pastor Living Word, Scott served Our Redeemer's Lutheran Brethren Church in Minot in various roles and positions for over 14 years. In his free time, Scott prefers to be fly fishing somewhere in Montana.

  • Ryan Karey

    DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY

    Ryan has been part of Living Word Fellowship since 2002. He considers himself blessed to be able to serve the church that has been crucial to his faith formation as a youth through adulthood. Ryan married Alexis in 2020 and they have three wonderful children, Marie, Noah & Erin. He loves spending time with his family. During his free time, Ryan is either reading, watching football, or enjoying the outdoors. He began in his role as Director of Youth & Family Ministry in October of 2023.

  • Twyla Karey

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    Twyla has been a part of Living Word Fellowship since 2002 and has been serving the church as administrative assistant since 2015. She married Jeff in 1986 and they have one son, Ryan. Twyla enjoys coffee, anything Christmas, but especially enjoys making memories with her three grandchildren: Marie, Noah and Erin.

  • Mark Billings

    Elder / Congregational Chairman

    Mark Billings joined Living Word Fellowship in 2015 and is excited to serve in a local church with a committed core of Christ-followers. Originally from Illinois, Mark enjoys using his gifts of shepherding, administration, and music. Among the greatest joys of his life are his marriage to his wife, Pat, and three adult children: Chad, Garrett, and Madeleine. He is an avid runner and Mustang enthusiast.

  • Billy Scott

    Elder