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COURTNEY ANDERSON - CHILDREN'S PASTOR
Courtney loves being outside in the fresh air of the Pacific Northwest, hiking, camping or relaxing in a hammock. She and her husband Carl are lovers of board games and video games, socializing and spending time with family or friends. Married in 2017 after 4 years of long distance they now have a daughter, Danielle, and son, Teddy. Courtney’s been a youth leader for most of her life and is passionate about sharing Jesus with children and working with leaders to empower kids to take control of their own faith.
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Noah fultz - youth pastor
Noah Fultz married Ashley in 2019 and have a beautiful daughter, Evelyn. Before joining Eastpark, Noah served in kids ministry for four years, and now serves the youth and young adults in Vancouver. In his free time, Noah enjoys going on walks with his wife and daughter, playing soccer (sports in general), drumming, and writing. His favorite band is Citizens, and loves instrumental music of any kind. Noah’s passionate about seeing people living with Jesus and sharing His life with their whole being.
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David Lawson - Lead pastor/elder
Dave has been married to Kim for 31 years and they have 3 children and one grand child. After a background in architecture, Dave was a youth pastor for 5 years before becoming a lead pastor for the past 28 years. He considers the 80’s to be the pinnacle of human development, especially in the fields of fashion and music, and loves sport, time with his family, and singing loudly to power ballads. Dave's passionate about making Biblical truth accessible, and developing leaders to fulfill the mission of the church.
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toni bagnall - community outreach
Toni has been married to Mark for 32 years and has four grown children and two grandchildren. They led a children’s ministry in a Portland church for years before coming to Eastpark. Toni works at Cascade Middle School and loves to paint, watch football and hang out with friends and family. Being an 80’s girl she loves 80’s music with a bit of country thrown in. She's happiest when she’s near water, so her dream is to have a cabin on a lake somewhere.
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Neil Salstrom - elder
Neil was born in Redmond, WA, and moved to Vancouver in 1997. He graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Materials Science Engineering. Neil's been part of Eastpark since it began in 1997—it's where he met his wife Beth. He has two sons, and two dogs. Neil has served previously as an Elder, from 2015–2021. When not traveling internationally for work, Neil can be found drinking coffee, playing board games with family and friends, or outside in our amazing Pacific Northwest.
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Kim Lawson - Weekend gatherings
Kim's been married to Dave for 31 years and has 3 children and one grandchild. She serves on the Teaching and Leadership Teams, District assessment teams, and is passionate about mentoring others to heal and grow in their calling. Kim enjoys nature, traveling, painting, and is a self-confessed coffee snob with a firm belief that New Zealand does the best flat whites in the world, and that peanut butter and chocolate should never go together!
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Brian herboth- ELDER
Brian's been married to Dana since 2002 and have three teenage daughters. Brian's a general contractor and enjoys helping those in need. He loves camping with his family and quiet evenings with his wife and girls. Brian's into soccer and likes watching his girls play it too, and spends his free time playing games and listening to pod casts on faith, science, and history.
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chris totland - leadership
Chris and Mike have been married for 20 years and have 4 children and 3 children-in-law. Chris leads our Leadership Development, among other things. Her number 1 hobby is being Mom to those she gave birth to—and to anyone who crosses her path. Her side hustle is doing floral designs for events with Mike. When asked her favorite food Chris’ response is: ‘I can always eat, and the more unique, the more I’m interested!
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Bobby Johnson - elder
Bobby and Leah married in the Spring of 2008 and have 4 children. Over the years Bobby’s led men’s ministry, mentorships, bible study groups and a Life Group. As a businessman he leads with the biblical values of his faith. Bobby’s into farming, scouting, hunting, travel and fitness. A child of the 70’s he enjoys a great rock ballad, a good steak and IPA, gathering with friends and helping the community.
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Kip Gallienne - Pastoral Care
Kip was born, raised, and spent most of his life in Southern California. He's followed Jesus for over 50 years, serving in various volunteer roles. In 1996, God called him to full-time ministry, primarily pastoral care and counseling, later becoming a psychologist serving in the California Correctional System until his retirement in 2019. He moved to the Pacific Northwest to be closer to his son, daughter, and four grandchildren. A “perfect” day is kayaking with his family, enjoying cheese enchiladas, and listening to slow instrumental blues. God led him to Eastpark in late 2023, and he says it’s a privilege to serve with so many who deeply love Jesus.
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Vince HArmsen - ELDER
After 39 years of marriage Vince and Brenda have two sons, a daughter in law and three amazing granddaughters. This is Vince’s second rodeo—he served as an elder from 2004–2011 and since then has been involved in Life Groups, men’s groups, and in Children’s Ministry with Brenda. Vince enjoys golf and racquetball, and playing cards with friends. He loves good music from the 60’s and 70’s and road trips with Brenda.
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Nick Layton - Music Director
Nick, a rocker at heart, has an older sister who was given up for adoption and a younger brother. Nick’s sister reconnected with the family in the late 1990’s and has grown very close with Nick. Nick did a great job growing up, showing his brother what not to do. Nick is a professional musician who plays, writes, records and manages several bands. Nick loves all the great rock bands of the 70’s and 80’s and loves to see how God uses song, melody and lyrics to move people closer to Him.
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Raelyn brock - administrator
Raelyn and Peyton married in 2021 after dating for 6 years! Raelyn loves meeting new people, learning new skills, spending time with God, traveling, making spontaneous decisions, and playing sports—CrossFit is her latest way to be active. Raelyn enjoys listening to music that provokes happy emotions, and to podcasts she can learn from, and she’s a foodie who will try anything but has a special love for dill pickles and caesar salad.
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ANDY plassmeyer - Elder
Andy grew up in Westphalia, Missouri, the youngest of seven kids. After college he joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany and Iraq before settling in Vancouver in 2006. He continues to serve in the Army Reserve while raising his three boys and three dogs. Andy has been involved with Children's Ministry, Men's Ministry, Life groups and the Friday morning Men's Bible Study since coming to Eastpark in 2016. In his free time he enjoys camping, fishing, waterfowl hunting, nature photography, trips to the dog park--pretty much anything outdoors!