our team

More than pastoring a church, Bart's hope has always been to influence a community towards Jesus and to inspire others to do the same.  After a few years teaching high school business and marketing, God redirected Bart into ministry life.  Bart has served as our Lead Pastor since 2008.  Together with his beautiful bride, Heather, they have four sons and a daughter.  Bart loves coaching, competing, hunting, family, friendships, and being a part of any adventure that makes a difference for Jesus.  But enough about him -- he can’t wait to meet you and hear your story! 

Although a Washington State native, David spent his teenage years living as a missionary in Papua New Guinea.  After leaving PNG, he studied the Bible and cross-cultural ministry at Life Pacific University, where he met his wife, Danielle. David has been a part of church planting, youth ministry, outreach, and missions for 20 years. Along with their daughters, Allison and Clara, they served three years as missionaries in the South Pacific islands.
David's passion is helping people find and follow Jesus. David began as our Connections Pastor in 2021; he desires to champion group life and spiritual formation environments. When not found in church, you can look for David somewhere out in the wilderness, likely hunting or fishing. 

Joel has been our Youth Pastor at Suncrest Worship since 2018 – and he’s loved every minute! He is glad to do ministry with his wife Christa, and their three amazing kiddos, Tallon, Leeland, and Éowyn! Joel has a passion for music, youth ministry, and for mission work – especially if it involves flying on a plane to another country. Though he went to school to be a Spanish/ESL teacher, in 2014, Joel shifted from teaching and hasn't looked back; he served as a leader, then as a Children’s Pastor, Youth Pastor, and Missions Director.
When it comes to student youth ministry, Joel’s hope is that students can find a home away from home here as we seek to help them Discover, Develop, and Deploy their faith! 

Preston’s philosophy for children’s ministry in a nutshell is this: “We do it for Him and Them” – that is for God and for the children, not ourselves.  He is passionate about teaching kids God’s word and discipleship and feels honored by the calling God has placed on his life.  Preston obtained his Bachelors in Children and Family Ministry from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Texas and was ordained in 2016. The only thing he loves more than the color green, lasagna, cheesy snacks, North Wild Coffee, Converse, superheroes, playing games and movies, is his lovely and talented wife, Morgan!