Meet the team

About Me:  I am married to Grace and I have two children, Emery and Bennett. I grew up in Southern California, and I met my wife while we attended the University of Texas. I began my seminary training at Dallas Theological Seminary, and graduated with an M.Div at Denver Seminary.  My life’s goal is to share the love of Christ and to serve His church.

Interesting Fact: I love to cook/smoke Texas style BBQ. I am by no means an expert, but I am always willing to share the deliciousness of Texas BBQ.

Favorite Scripture: Romans 8:28

About Me: My wife, Laura, and I grew up in Southern California
where we had our first date at In'N'Out Burger and were married
in 2009. We have 3 amazing kids: Lucy, Anna Britt, and Sadie.
After becoming a Christian at age 24 I wanted to know more about
my faith, so I attended Talbot School of Theology at Biola University.
I love the privilege of serving in the church and have a heart for
connecting with people.

Interesting Fact: My dad taught me woodworking as a kid, and I
enjoy it still today. I've built a guitar, home furniture, and am learning
the technical art of scrollsawing.

Favorite Scripture: Psalm 115:1

About Me: I was born in Montana on route to Seattle. I graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in civil engineering; I am a professional engineer working for a consulting firm in Bellevue. I am married and have three married children and four grandchildren.

Interesting Fact: I race and wrench cars for fun.

Favorite Scripture: Romans 12:3

About Me: My family and I started attending ERCC in 2011. I’m an accountant by trade and have worked in the field for 23 years. I’ve been married to my wife, Renee for 21 years and have two  children, Bradon and Makayla. I was saved by Christ at age 31.

Interesting Fact: I love to watch, play and coach soccer.

Favorite Scripture: Matthew 7:13–14

About Me: My wife Kirie and I are blessed with three sons, all whom
are grown men. I have an engineering degree from UW, worked at
Boeing for 37 years, and retired in 2014. In 2004, both Kirie and I
came to faith at 50. For exercise I take walks with Kirie and play in
the yard. We enjoy sharing our lives and home with others over meals.

Interesting Fact: Although an engineer by trade, I enjoy all kinds
of arts and crafts, especially drawing and origami. I once made an
origami crane about the size of a pin head for my mom.

Favorite Scripture: 1 John 2:16 – 17

About Me: My wife, Joy, and I have been married for 35 years. We
have two adult sons, Russell and Joshua.  Russell and his wife
were married in September 2017.  Joshua is engaged to Tatyana.
I have been an engineer at Boeing for 36 years.  I strive to show faith
through service in outreach opportunities at ERCC. I very much
appreciate the Men's Ministry and the platform it provides to grow
myself and in my relationship with our sons.

Interesting Fact: Joy and I enjoy riding our 9 ½ foot long recumbent
bicycle that fits in the back of our car.

Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:14-15

About Me: I was born and raised at ERCC. I'm a civil engineering graduate from the University of Washington, and work for a civil engineering consulting firm in Bellevue. I've been married to my wife, Louisa, since 2016 and we have a daughter, Hazel, who was born in 2019, and a son, Steele, born in 2021. We are also licensed foster parents and plan on foster-to-adopting in the future.  

Interesting Fact: I love making spreadsheets for anything and everything and my calendar events include my sleep.

Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6, which is tattooed in Hebrew across my upper back.

About Me: I was raised in a very musical family as a missionary
and pastor's kid in Japan. I met my husband while attending Seattle
Pacific University where I received my degree in Music Theory and
Composition, after which I attended University of Tennessee, Knoxville
to study Music Theory and Technology. I truly love meeting people
where they are at in their lives and helping them intimately connect
with God through music.

Interesting Fact: Having attended Japanese school through 8th grade,
I speak, read, and write Japanese fluently. And yes, I love and
regularly cook Japanese food!

Favorite Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39 / Mark 12:30-31

About Me: I was born and raised in Central CA before moving to the
Pacific Northwest where I attended Seattle Pacific University for
nursing and graduated in 2006. My husband Matt and I were married
a year later and began attending East Renton Community Church in
2009. We've been blessed with two kiddos, Colbie and Caleb and
also spent some time fostering 2 kids. I work in the Emergency
Department at a local hospital and live in Renton with my
mother-in-law, our 3-legged dog and 3 chickens. I've been serving
as Children's Ministry Director since July 2021.

Interesting Fact: I love gymnastics! I did gymnastics for 18 years,
through college, then coached collegiately and have been judging
for the past 13 years.

Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4: 6-7

About Me: I have lived in the PNW, specifically Renton Highlands, most of my life and have been attending ERCC since 2014. I began my journey of drawing near to God through prayer several years ago and am overwhelmed by how He's used prayer to pour blessings into my life.

Interesting Fact: When not eating spumoni, slaying dragons, or drinking way too much coffee, I enjoy dancing frenetically with my family to the soundtrack of "A Goofy Movie."

Favorite Scripture: Romans 12:19–21

About Me: I have  lived in this area (Renton and Issaquah) all my life.  I met my husband, Giff playing a pick up game of soccer at the Renton Stadium. We were married in 1999 and have 2 wonderful children, Bradon and Makayla.  I was saved by Christ in my early thirties. When the weather is nice I like to work in my garden/yard.

Interesting Fact: In the movie Assassins, I was an extra in the background playing soccer with my co-ed team in Georgetown. We started on a Friday night at 6:00 pm and went home at 6:00 am. It was a long night!

Favorite Scripture: Romans 10:9

About Me: I was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, before moving to the Puget Sound area as a teenager. I graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington.  My husband and I have three married children and four grandchildren.

Interesting Fact: I am the only left-handed person in my extended family.

Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6