Administration
Interests
I love cooking & spending time with my family & reading.
Favorite Bible Text
Hebrews 10:37-38 “For, In just a little while, he who is coming will come and will not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith.”
Interests
Reading, traveling (cruising is my preferred method of travel), knitting, walking
Favorite Bible Text
Psalm 37:3-5 “Trust in the Lord and do good…Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord.
Interests
Family time, outdoor activities, instrumental music, keeping up with the news.
Favorite Bible Text
Psalm 103: 1,2: “Praise the LORD, my soul, all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
Interests
Writing children’s books, taking long walks with my Golden Retriever, traveling to visit family in Washington, Colorado, and Oregon, lake kayaking, baking, quilting, and playing table games like Scrabble and PowerGrid.
Favorite Bible Text
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8.
Interests
I really enjoy time with my husband, dog, and friends. I enjoy walking, jogging, cycling, and swimming. I don’t collect anything. I enjoy traveling to California Coast cities for short weekend trips. I travel to Portland once or twice each year to visit family and friends.
Favorite Bible Text
Psalm 139: 15-18 When I was developing in my mother’s womb, nothing took place that you didn’t know. To you there is nothing secret or mysterious. You saw my unformed body inside the womb. You knew how long I would live even before I was born. How tender your thoughts have been toward me, O Lord. How vast are their numbers! If I wanted to count the times you have thought of me, it would be like counting the sand on the seashore.–The Clear Word
Elementary
Interests
Anything Disney! Science Fiction (Star Wars and Star Trek), Computers
Favorite Bible Text
1st Peter 1:8-9 You never saw him, yet you love him. You still don’t see him, yet you trust him—with laughter and singing. Because you kept on believing, you’ll get what you’re looking forward to: total salvation. (The Message)
Interests
Spending time with my family, Encouraging students to accept Jesus as their Savior and to develop a lifelong relationship with Him, Searching for creative ways to inspire students to be curious, life-long learners
Favorite Bible Text
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30 “[Jesus] must become greater; I must become less.” – John 3:30 “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 18:3, 4 “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world, through Him, might be saved.” – John 3:17 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13 “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” – Zephaniah 3:17 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Interests
The best thing is spending time with my family, snow skiing, water skiing, and just being outdoors. I love reading and greatly dislike shopping (although Amazon is wonderful!). I’m not excited about collecting anything that collects dust. Children collect dirt, not dust, so they’re great!
Favorite Bible Text
Just a few… As a teacher Isaiah 40:28-31 is very meaningful and important to me. Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.[ Jeremiah 29:11-13 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Interests
I love spending time with my husband and 2 young daughters, running/ exercising, learning new skills and travelling whenever possible. We often go to Australia to visit my family and have traveled extensively pre-children Shopping and relaxing with friends and family are my ideal day.
Favorite Bible Text
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done ~ Philippians 4:6
Interests:
I am an avid painter. I also enjoy cycling, music, traveling, and spending time with my family.
Favorite Bible Text:
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phil. 4:16
Interests
Shopping, Reading, Watching TV and movies, drinking coffee, and spending time with my family
Favorite Bible Text
1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Interests
From New Zealand, married, with 3 children.
Favorite Bible Text
Cast all your anxieties upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7
Interests
Things I most enjoy: Family time, Piano, Music, Gardening, Reading, Fitness, Crafting, Going to the Sea, Not too strenuous hikes Things I collect: Flower Vases especially small vases, flower seeds, hats, gloves, and scarves to keep me warm Places I have traveled: Roatan, Honduras, Japan, Europe, U.S. travel, many National Parks Things I’m working on: learning to play more than one song on the ukulele, Spanish, improve my piano skills.
Favorite Bible Text
Psalm 46:1-2 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in time of trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea verse 10 Be still and know that I am God.
Interests
I enjoy the outdoors, and activities like camping, hiking, and sailing, as well as related activities like birding, wildlife photography, and collecting rocks, sand, shells, fossils, etc. I enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts. I am an active Pathfinder leader. I am an American Civil War reenactor. Even though it is also my job I enjoy a lot of music activities on the side, as well, which include singing, accompanying, and playing various instruments. I like trying new activities and learning things, sometimes just for the sake of learning them.
Favorite Bible Text
I’m quite fond of the books of John and Philippians.
Interests
I love to travel! Exploring new places, learning about new cultures, and trying new food brings joy to my heart. I have a long bucket-list of places I’d like to visit but my first goal is to check off each continent. I also love to read. I can spend an entire day in a book and not even realize that time has passed.
Favorite Bible Text
My favorite Bible text is Lamentations 3:57 which says, “You came close when I called out. You said, ‘It’s going to be all right.'” (MSG) God is always present and His comfort brings immeasurable peace.
Interests
I enjoy spending time with my husband and 2 children, cooking, reading, and hiking.
Favorite Bible Text
Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Interests
I’m researching/writing a book on the history of handbells in the United States and I collect handbell ephemera (photos, newspapers, brochures, music, etc.). My wife Susan and I enjoy reading and foreign films.
Favorite Bible Text
How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son. Ephesians 1:3-6
Interests
I enjoy cycling, radio controlled hobbies, woodworking, live theatre, drawing, hockey, and collecting family memories – boogie boarding, snowboarding, sailing, and rafting. For the past few years I have helped kids enjoy riding bikes in Redlands and my family has volunteered at Big Lake Youth Camp coordinating the MTB Rad Camp, sharing area trails with kids near Bend, Oregon. Although the Northwest has been a special place for my family, I have also taken trips to Whistler, Canada, National Parks – Yosemite, Arches, Sedona, Moab, Lassen, Washington DC, California Beaches, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and a Mission trip to Kenya, Africa. Some of my most special times are sharing nature riding along white water rivers with family and friends or looking up at the stars in Central Oregon.
Favorite Bible Text
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV
Junior High
Interests
Traveling! I love traveling in Asia and South America. I enjoy camping, backpacking, rock climbing, being at the beach, spending time with family and friends, coffee, reading alone and with my students, swimming, running and cooking (experimenting with gluten-free cooking/baking).
Favorite Bible Text
1 Peter 3:8-12 MSG Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless – that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing. Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here’s what you do: Say nothing evil or hurtful; snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all you’re worth. God looks on all this with approval, listening and responding well to what he’s asked.
Interests
Anything Disney! Science Fiction (Star Wars and Star Trek), Computers
Favorite Bible Text
1st Peter 1:8-9 You never saw him, yet you love him. You still don’t see him, yet you trust him—with laughter and singing. Because you kept on believing, you’ll get what you’re looking forward to: total salvation. (The Message)
Interests
I love traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends!
Favorite Bible Text
Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.
Interests
Visiting all the baseball parks (H needs 12 more!)
Favorite Bible Text
Philippians 4:13
Interests
Fishing and watersports, hiking, photography, guitar, off-roading, camping and outdoors, surfing (the internet)
Favorite Bible Text
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him. Matthew 7:11
Interests
Hobbies include all things outdoors — hiking, the beach, or taking care of my lawn. My favorite hobbies are golf and trying to stay fit. I love to travel and have been fortunate to visit many places around the world. My new favorite – South Germany.
Favorite Bible Text
Isaiah 40:31
Interests
I enjoy the outdoors, and activities like camping, hiking, and sailing, as well as related activities like birding, wildlife photography, and collecting rocks, sand, shells, fossils, etc. I enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts. I am an active Pathfinder leader. I am an American Civil War reenactor. Even though it is also my job I enjoy a lot of music activities on the side, as well, which include singing, accompanying, and playing various instruments. I like trying new activities and learning things, sometimes just for the sake of learning them.
Favorite Bible Text
I’m quite fond of the books of John and Philippians.
Interests
Fitness, religion, technology, and family time
Favorite Bible Text
Micah 6:8
Interests
I’m researching/writing a book on the history of handbells in the United States and I collect handbell ephemera (photos, newspapers, brochures, music, etc.). My wife Susan and I enjoy reading and foreign films.
Favorite Bible Text
How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son. Ephesians 1:3-6
Interests
I enjoy cycling, radio controlled hobbies, woodworking, live theatre, drawing, hockey, and collecting family memories – boogie boarding, snowboarding, sailing, and rafting. For the past few years I have helped kids enjoy riding bikes in Redlands and my family has volunteered at Big Lake Youth Camp coordinating the MTB Rad Camp, sharing area trails with kids near Bend, Oregon. Although the Northwest has been a special place for my family, I have also taken trips to Whistler, Canada, National Parks – Yosemite, Arches, Sedona, Moab, Lassen, Washington DC, California Beaches, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and a Mission trip to Kenya, Africa. Some of my most special times are sharing nature riding along white water rivers with family and friends or looking up at the stars in Central Oregon.
Favorite Bible Text
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV
High School
Interests
Traveling! I love traveling in Asia and South America. I enjoy camping, backpacking, rock climbing, being at the beach, spending time with family and friends, coffee, reading alone and with my students, swimming, running and cooking (experimenting with gluten-free cooking/baking).
Favorite Bible Text
1 Peter 3:8-12 MSG Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless – that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing. Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here’s what you do: Say nothing evil or hurtful; snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all you’re worth. God looks on all this with approval, listening and responding well to what he’s asked.
Interests
Anything Disney! Science Fiction (Star Wars and Star Trek), Computers
Favorite Bible Text
1st Peter 1:8-9 You never saw him, yet you love him. You still don’t see him, yet you trust him—with laughter and singing. Because you kept on believing, you’ll get what you’re looking forward to: total salvation. (The Message)
Interests
Spending time with family, hanging out with friends, reading, travel
Favorite Bible Text
Philippians 4:6
Interests
Spending time with family, writing, reading and playing chamber music.
Favorite Bible Text
Jermiah 29:11-14
Interests
Visiting all the baseball parks (H needs 12 more!)
Favorite Bible Text
Philippians 4:13
Interests
Fishing and watersports, hiking, photography, guitar, off-roading, camping and outdoors, surfing (the internet)
Favorite Bible Text
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him. Matthew 7:11
Interests
Traveling is amazing but not complete without a visit to a local museum. Even my children have succumbed to museum madness.
Favorite Bible Text
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Interests
Hobbies include all things outdoors — hiking, the beach, or taking care of my lawn. My favorite hobbies are golf and trying to stay fit. I love to travel and have been fortunate to visit many places around the world. My new favorite – South Germany.
Favorite Bible Text
Isaiah 40:31
Interests
I enjoy the outdoors, and activities like camping, hiking, and sailing, as well as related activities like birding, wildlife photography, and collecting rocks, sand, shells, fossils, etc. I enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts. I am an active Pathfinder leader. I am an American Civil War reenactor. Even though it is also my job I enjoy a lot of music activities on the side, as well, which include singing, accompanying, and playing various instruments. I like trying new activities and learning things, sometimes just for the sake of learning them.
Favorite Bible Text
I’m quite fond of the books of John and Philippians.
Interests
Fitness, religion, technology, and family time
Favorite Bible Text
Micah 6:8
Interests
I love almost all sports, especially basketball, football, and soccer. I collect souvenir playing cards from all over the world. I have traveled many places of interest (many for mission trips) such as Belize, Honduras, Ecuador, Mexico, England, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Fiji, Aruba, Florida, New York, and Texas to name several. I always wanted to see that huge Jesus statue in Brazil, fish in Alaska, and visit all of the Disney Parks around the world especially the one in Japan.
Favorite Bible Text
John 14:1-6 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. & Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.
Interests
I’m researching/writing a book on the history of handbells in the United States and I collect handbell ephemera (photos, newspapers, brochures, music, etc.). My wife Susan and I enjoy reading and foreign films.
Favorite Bible Text
How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son. Ephesians 1:3-6
Office Staff
Interests
I love to spend time with my family, including my four children. I love the outdoors and playing golf, as well as watching sports and rooting for our Seahawks, Oregon Ducks, and Portland Trail Blazers; Oregon raised and Jesus made. I love to read (when I have a good book and I have time) and play board games, but most of all, I love Jesus!
Favorite Bible Text
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be discouraged. For the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9
Interests
I love to go backpacking and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite Bible Text
“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Luke 10:27
Interests
Caring for my family, singing/acting, appreciating the sunshine.
Favorite Bible Text
Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Interests
I love to travel. I have gotten the opportunity to visit Spain, France, England, Ethiopia, Kenya, Aruba, & Fiji. Next on my list is Italy and the Caribbean. I love spending time with family, attending different sporting events, as well as taking my kids to Disneyland.
Favorite Bible Text
Isaiah 40:31 “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Support Staff
Interests
Traveling and studying nature and history with Linda. We have visited 35 countries. Spending time with my two daughters, Julie and Leasa, and their families. Being with Rylan, Sam and Nathan, the grandsons. Being at RAA with the kids. Reading about God’s miracles and angels. Being out in nature, rockhounding and leading field trips. Visiting lighthouses and historical military sites. Studying geology and marine biology, snorkeling and diving. Chasing fire engines. Riding my motorcycle with Linda. Goal: Visit Lake Titicaca in Peru and see the reed islands. One last trip with the grandsons to show them Palau, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Favorite Bible Text
Matthew 6:33: Seek ye first the kingdom of God. Revelation 22:20: Come Lord Jesus.
Favorite Bible Text
Isaiah 41:10… So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.