BRENT ALLAN | LAY ELDER

I began attending Lake Tapps Community Church with my wife, Patti in 2015. After serving for 20 years in several areas of ministry in a church outside the Lake Tapps Community, we were excited when God called us to serve right here in our own community. Solid Gospel teaching, a warm welcome, and building relationships easily confirmed this was our new church family. We enjoy continuing to study God’s Word leading a small group in our home that began many years ago. Raised in a Christian home, it was not until high school in 1969 that I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior at a weekend Youth for Christ retreat. I am often called to serve where there is a need, most recently with facilities, greeting, scripture reading, and the transition team. 

I have a passion for the gospel and compassion of Christ to be shared with the underprivileged throughout the state as board president of the Christian non-profit Compassion Washington by fighting human trafficking and providing free medical and dental clinics.  We are thrilled that the LTCC family has been so involved in this outreach ministry each year coming alongside other like-minded churches in the area to help people follow Jesus.  Patti and I have also served in short term missions three times in Nicaragua and in Uganda.

Patti and I have been married for over 52 years and are blessed with 3 grown children that live nearby, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. It was an honor to serve in the US Air Force, then as Facilities Superintendent of an Air Force base and eventually the Portfolio Director for the Public Building Service NW Arctic Region. I am excited about our Lake Tapps family growing even closer together as we lean in to what God has planned for us, and our community.

Brent can be reached at brent@laketappscc.org.

doug goodwin | LAY ELDER

I was born and raised in Centralia WA. My family were not regular church attenders. After I became friends with the son of an Elder of a local church, I started attending even though the rest of my family did not.

I accepted Christ in 5th grade, but in hindsight it was like the proverbial “seed which fell on the rocky ground.” There was no root. By the time I was in High School I had fallen away from the Lord, and this continued through my time in college.

After college graduation, I moved back to Centralia. I met Robin and we married in 1990. Robin’s desire to be close to God, belong to a church and for us to be active in a Small Group Bible Study was the avenue used by the Holy Spirit to break through my rebellious spirit and surrender to God.

In the previous churches we attended I had served on Building Committees, Men’s Ministries, taught Sunday School, served along with Robin as Christian Education Directors, led Small Group Bible Studies and eventually served as an Elder.

Robin and I started attending LTCC in 2007 along with our three youngest children. In my time at LTCC I have served on the Building Committee, helped lead and/or host Small Group Bible Studies, served in Men’s Ministry and as a Greeter and an Usher.

Robin and I have 5 adult children and two granddaughters. I’m employed as a Structural Engineer.

Robin and I are so grateful for the community God has provided at LTCC and for the wisdom of the Leadership to go through this transition process with Interim Pastor Ministries (IPM). We are so encouraged and excited to see what God has in store for LTCC.

Doug can be reached at doug@laketappscc.org.

matt moench | lay elder

My wife Krystal and I, along with our two children, began attending LTCC in 2021. We were thrilled with the clear, convicting, and compassionate biblical preaching, and also loved the church’s focus on the mission field . Our kids immediately connected with our wonderful children’s ministry, and we felt right at home as part of the family.

God saved me by grace, through faith in Jesus Christ, during my senior year of college at Eastern Washington University. By the Holy Spirit,  I repented of sin and trusted Christ as my Savior. I had been born again.

Over the last couple of years, I’ve been volunteering with the children’s ministry and men’s ministry at LTCC. Additionally, I have had opportunities to preach God’s Word at Sunday services, and have experienced much growth in that process.  Just recently, the church brought me on as a paid staff member serving in the areas of family ministry and general discipleship.

For the past two years, I have been working on a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree with Southern Seminary with a focus on biblical counseling. I hope to walk alongside individuals at all life stages and provide encouragement through gospel hope. In the future, I want to see new believers come to faith, and all believers grow in their faith here at LTCC. 

Matt can be reached at matt@laketappscc.org.

brian peterson - elder

I began attending LTCC with my wife and three children in 2009. The solid, gospel-centered preaching and loving people of LTCC compelled us to commit to membership soon after. I began serving on the leadership team in 2013 and transitioned into the role of a lay elder in 2015.

I grew up in a home with faithful parents who not only raised me in the instruction in the Lord but also modeled it. Understanding my need for Jesus at a young age, my parents nurtured that relationship with Christ. During my college years and beyond, the Lord has been gracious to provide faithful men who also showed me "the Way”. Making disciples of Jesus who make more disciples of Jesus (Matt. 28:18-20) is the passion and focus of my life.

In 2006, I co-founded Reality Sports, a sports ministry that aims to proclaim the gospel and make disciple-makers in the context of sport. This has been my full-time job for the last 17 years, and it has been incredible to see God work in the lives of people as we meet them where they are in the athletic arena. My desire is to see a revival and a harvest in our region, and I believe LTCC is a key fellowship in making that a reality.

It is a blessing to be a part of the LTCC family with my wife Justine where we have seen our three children grow up in their faith. Marcus (23) and his wife Whitney live in Buckley with their daughters Brexley (2) and Eisley (newborn). Karli (21) and her husband Reese live in Kirkland, WA where they are both Music majors at Northwest University. Luke (19) is a freshman at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ studying graphic design.

Brian can be reached at brian@laketappscc.org

kory queen | LAY ELDER

My family moved to Bonney Lake in January 2022. We sought the Lord’s guidance on which local congregation to attend, and He brought us to LTCC.

My high school sweetheart, Sydney, and I grew up in a very legalistic denomination; but at the end of high school, I lost a dear mentor and abandoned Christianity altogether. After years of atheism and searching for the Truth, the real and living God broke in, and I entrusted my life to Jesus. Sydney and I left legalism behind and have come to cherish and celebrate the incredible grace of God as He renovates us more into His image every day.

I was a campus minister at the University of Tennessee from 2013 to 2015, after which I stopped my seminary training to become a lawyer. I made this transition believing that with the unique gifts and affinities God put in me, I would do more effective work for the Kingdom of Heaven as a lawyer. After attending the University of Alabama School of Law, I began practicing in Seattle. In my practice, I represent injured people against insurance companies and other corporations, and every day on my way to the office I thank God for the privilege of fighting on behalf of the poor and powerless against those who would exploit them if left unchecked.

We have three elementary-aged children, and one of my greatest joys in this life has been to witness Sydney homeschooling them with such wisdom, empathy, and patience.

After my years of skepticism, I wrote about my journey from atheism to hope in a little book titled, “A Path to Heaven.” I firmly believe that God is eager to reveal himself to anyone honestly seeking; and my family is thankful to be a part of LTCC’s mission, putting the love and wisdom of Christ into action in this community and around the world.

Kory can be reached at kory@laketappscc.org.

mike tedrow | LAY ELDER

I was raised in a Christian home and at age eight I gave my life to Jesus. He has walked with me through many adventures, triumphs, trials and failures. He has always been faithful even when I was not.

The first Sunday of 2007, my wife JoAnn and I found our family at LTCC.  We were drawn to the biblical, expository preaching, warm worship, and the folks here were, well… friendly!  We jumped in, head-first.  I had come through a long stretch “in the desert,” and was hungry for the Word and Gospel-centered teaching… I needed to grow and never return there again! 

At LTCC, the faithful teaching of Scripture, Small Group Bible studies, Mentors and Fellowship have been instrumental as I have grown in my understanding of who I am in Christ and His call on my life.  I love Jesus, his Holy Scripture, the Body of Christ and the Hope of eternity that is ours to share,  “…forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ.”  -Phil 3: 13-14

 Somewhere around 2009, Tim invited us to help lead Sermon-Based Small Groups, (we’ve been leading our current group ever since).  I have helped with the Men’s Ministry for many years, and most recently we’ve been organizing “Supper for Six-ish”… if you haven’t tried S4S yet, give it a try, it’s fun!  I enjoy studying theology (nerd alert), but to quote R.C. Sproul, “… our theology (study) should always lead us to doxology (worship),” so I strive to live what I know and praise the loving God who redeems us.

I recently retired from a career in manufacturing that required a lot of business travel, so the time I now have to connect with others in fellowship and study has been a blessing.  I am excited, honored and humbled to be called to the office of Elder at LTCC. This will be a challenging opportunity to serve the Body of Christ.  I am particularly excited for opportunities to work with folks who are passionate about discipling and spiritual disciplines.

JoAnn and I enjoy working in our garden together and when the weather is too wet for that, I’m likely to be found doing stuff in my workshop. (In an earlier time I would probably have been a tinker.)  Visitors are welcome, but be prepared for some dust!  We are also looking forward to traveling the country, and we have sons, daughters and grandchildren scattered from here to Tennessee, so we always cherish time with them.

Mike can be reached at mike@laketappscc.org.

GARY WARNE - ELDER

I was born in Seattle and raised in a Christian home, so church was always a part of my life as I grew up. At age 12, I professed faith in Christ, although I had no real relationship with Him.

As I continued through college and early married life, I drifted further and further from the Lord. It was the death of our infant son in 1971 that changed the course of my life. Although I had drifted from the Lord over the years, He never let go of me. He used that death to draw us back to Himself.

In 1991 we moved to Enumclaw where we started a home Bible study which continued for the next 28 years. In 2006 we came to Lake Tapps where my daughters Leeanne Needham and Laura Sutherland and their families all attend.

In 2012, after 50 years of marriage, my wife Linda contracted acute leukemia and went to be with the Lord. As I now look back I see how our Lord has faithfully walked with me during those times I was rejecting Him and during the valleys of loss and the mountain tops of spiritual fellowship. My spiritual journey has taken me through a number of churches where I have served as a Deacon, Elder, teacher and Church Board Chairman.

In the coming year as we continue with the transition process, develop additional elders and search for a new pastor, I am humbled by the opportunity to serve the body for another year as one of your elders. I am confident the Lord will continue to lead and support our church as He has done in the past.

Gary can be reached at gary@laketappscc.org

daniel geske - treasurer

I was raised in a loving Christian family right here in Bonney Lake, Washington. We went to a couple different churches when I was growing up before landing at LTCC in late 2007. I was in high school at the time and immediately felt at home here. In 2012, I moved with my family down to California, but when I finished graduate school in 2016, I returned. I resumed attending LTCC, became a member, and started helping out with youth ministry. In the summer of 2018, the call went out that the church was looking for someone to serve as Assistant Treasurer. I've always had a pretty good head for numbers, so I volunteered. I served in that capacity for two years before taking on the Treasurer role at the beginning of 2021. I met my wife Danielle (Yes, Daniel and Danielle. We know. It's adorable.) at LTCC way back in 2008 and we got married in September of 2023.

As Treasurer, I am not responsible for one specific ministry. Instead, it is my job to take care of the bookkeeping side of things so that all of our church's wonderful ministries are able to function as intended. In an effort to be "above reproach," our church always strives to conduct our finances according to the highest standards of ethics and transparency. My responsibility is to ensure that the tithes and offerings we collect are stewarded wisely in accordance with the budget that is drawn up by the Church Council and approved by the congregation at our annual meeting.

In Matthew 9, it says that our Lord dined with tax collectors and sinners, which I have always found quite comforting since I have been both. When I am not serving at the church, I manage the Washington State Department of Revenue's Tacoma Field Office where I oversee state tax collection activities.

Daniel can be reached at daniel@laketappscc.org

ron hubeek - missions ministry leader

I was born in Surabaya, Indonesia. I lived there for 7 years, then moved to Holland for 3. In 1960 when I was 10 years old my family moved to the USA. We were sponsored by a church near Albany, Oregon. I am the oldest of 7 kids, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. I am blessed to be married to my wonderful wife Frannie for 44 years. I have 2 awesome daughters, Emilie (married to Randy) and Sarah (married to Andy) and 7 grandkids who keep me young.

I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior in my senior year of high school. During my college years and after, I drifted away from the Lord. In 1982 Frannie and I first attended Lake Tapps community church through an invitation from a friend to listen to a Cantata.  Soon after that we became regular attenders.  I recommitted my life to Christ and Frannie was led to Jesus by Pastor Birkey.  

Pastor Birkey was a major spiritual influence in my life. Through Pastor Birkey’s encouragement and discipleship, I served in different ministries at LTCC. I taught adult Sunday school, led a men’s discipleship group and served on the church board.

It was Pastor Birkey who gave me my first taste for missions when he asked Frannie and I to be part of a LTCC mission team to the Dominican Republic.  Since then, Frannie and I have been privileged to go on many more mission trips. I am also humbled to personally know all the 20 missionaries Lake Tapps supports. 

The Missions Committee’s goal for 2023 is to build on the momentum of the 2022 Missions Emphasis week. In 2023, we are excited for Micah and Laura Meyers to be home on leave. We will be looking for ways for people to engage with them.  Also there will be a special weekend to hear from Kathryn and Evan Burton.  The missionary spotlight will continue throughout the year to encourage people to pray, communicate and financially support them. If anyone would like to be on the Missions Committee or help with any special events, please contact me.

My prayer for LTCC is Psalm 96:3 Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples.

Ron can be reached at ron@laketappscc.org

LYNN HURLEY - SENIOR MINISTRIES DEACON

Nancy and I will celebrate 54 years of marriage in December 2023.  We have two married daughters who each blessed us with Godly husbands and 2 grandchildren.  We have lived in the north end of Seattle since 1976 and attended our last church for almost 35 years, the last 10 of which I served as lay elder.  We moved to Bonney Lake in 2015 and joined the church to be with our daughter Amalea Maxfield and her family.  We experienced Lake Tapps Community Church and Tim Heath through the years of grandchildren’s programs growing up (They’re both in college now). 

The Lord has been part of our lives throughout our marriage but not always a major focus for me.  Jesus started becoming real in the fall of 1979 thru life’s misadventures and Bible Study Fellowship.  Christ has revealed himself through disciplined study of his Word, the loving support of a believing wife, as well as fellowship of a Godly pastor and church.  It became apparent that the single set of footprints during life’s challenges were not mine but His. 

I thank God for allowing me to give back to the church and in the process, I get to fellowship with good friends. 

Lynn can be reached at lynn@laketappscc.org.

NICK JACQUES | FACILITIES DEACON

I began attending LTCC with my wife and two young children in 2012. We were initially searching for and drawn to the focus on Children’s Church and the consistent Gospel centered preaching. In addition to that, we quickly formed relationships through small groups and church activities like the annual church camping trip and we knew this was our Family.

As a young adult I professed my faith in Christ but remained in a “spiritual infant” stage for many years. It was here at LTCC that God led a few devoted men to come along side me, pray with me, and disciple me; part of that was helping me see the need to be baptized into Christ’s Church which I was blessed to do in 2018.

Anna and I met in Highschool and married the weekend after she graduated (2000). We have two adult children: Our daughter Whitney (22) is married to Marcus Peterson and they have two beautiful daughters of their own, Brexley (2) and Eisley (newborn); and our son Austin (20) is working full time at Apex Engineering as a Land Surveyor. It was an absolute blessing to raise our children here with you all!

I have served here at LTCC over the years in Men’s Ministry, Youth programs, Facilities, and led small groups. I truly enjoy serving my church family and appreciate where God has placed me, how he has gifted me, and what he has called me to do according to His wisdom for the proclamation of the Gospel.

Although they are large shoes to fill, I look forward to stepping into this role and being a good steward of what God has given us here at LTCC.

Nick can be reached at nick@laketappscc.org

perry maxfield | COUNCIL CHAIRman

For those who might be new in the last year, I started attending LTCC in 2007 with my wife Amalea, son Payton, and daughter Morgan and we became members shortly thereafter. We were drawn to the small, family-feel and the Gospel-centered teaching from the pulpit. Since then, Amalea and I have served with several ministries. I served with the worship team from early on, led small groups, and served on the Missions Team briefly. My family and I have been blessed to be part of three different missions trips to Starbuck and Glenwood, WA.

I was raised in a Christian home in North Seattle and Amalea and I moved our family to the Auburn area in 2005. Early on I was taught that serving in ministry in the Church is a key element of corporate worship and church membership. I have served in the worship band in all the churches I have attended since my high school days. More recently, my heart was drawn to help with the Men’s Ministry. If you’re interested in being a member of the ministry leadership team, please get in touch

Perry can be reached at perry@laketappscc.org

Leeanne needham | WOMEN’s MINISTRY DEACON

• ALSO SERVING AS CLERK UNTIL THAT POSITION IS FILLED

I was born in Seattle and raised in Issaquah.  After the sudden death of my infant brother, my family began seeking Jesus, but as a 4-year-old, it was difficult to understand why God would allow such a tragedy.  During my early years, my parents, Gary and Linda Warne, helped me memorize Romans 8:28, “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”  Believing this is true has given me hope throughout life’s ups and downs. My parents also instilled in me a habit of focusing on the character of God and His sufficiency, regardless of situation or circumstance.  In the last decade, there has been very significant loss in my life but as I have pressed into God, I have found Him faithful and true and the absolute anchor of my soul.  HE IS WHO HE SAYS HE IS!!

The Lord has blessed me with three wonderful adult children and two sons-in-law, who are all walking with and serving the Lord.  I cherish the opportunity to do life with them.  I am thankful for the new home the Lord has provided with plenty of space for family, friends and my two large Old English Sheepdogs.  God has blessed me with the gift of hospitality, and I love opportunities for deep, meaningful conversations over a good cup of tea and my recently perfected scone recipe! 

I am presently a teacher/librarian at Cascade Christian Schools with the opportunity to share Jesus’ life and love with over 300 students weekly. I am currently pursuing certification as a Biblical counselor and love the opportunities to come alongside people and point them toward Jesus.   Past ministry experience includes opportunities such as Community Ladies’ Conference Director, Christian Education Director, Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Registrar, Homeschool Co-op Director, Bible Study Leader and Women’s Ministries.  I am pleased to now serve the body at Lake Tapps Community Church as Women’s Ministry Deacon & Council Clerk.

Leeanne can be reached at leeanne@laketappscc.org 

justine peterson | CHILDREN’S ministry DEACON

After many years of teaching in Children’s Church and Equipping Hour, I began volunteering as the Children’s Ministry leader in the summer of 2019. Once COVID hit, the job of serving our kids and families grew and I came on staff in the fall of 2020. Since that time, Children’s Ministry has tried to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of our day. Our purpose continues to be to come alongside of parents as they disciple their children at home. With that mission in mind, we have provided at-home curriculum, started a mid-week children’s class (Adventure Club), increased our number of teachers, stream-lined our curriculum, and held fun outdoor events. In everything we teach, we strive to be gospel-focused as our hearts are for the children to know Jesus personally and be able to share this good news with others.

My husband and I started attending LTCC in 2009 when our own children were very young. Our oldest son is now married, has two daughters, and lives in Buckley. Our middle daughter recently got married and is finishing up her degree at Northwest University in Kirkland. And our youngest son is a freshman at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. My husband, Brian, and I met while in college at Pacific Lutheran University. We were both public school teachers before I left to stay at home with our growing family and Brian eventually stepped away to start a non-profit sports ministry in the area.

As Brian and I have devoted more of our time to serving the people of LTCC, we have developed a deeper love for our church family. We feel blessed to be able to be a small part of this faithful body of believers.

Justine can be reached at justine@laketappscc.org 

trista sutherland - Connections & Administration | Benevolence MINISTRY

• also serving as interim TREASURER until that position is filled.

Our family began attending LTCC in 2007, and we truly have been privileged to experience the joy of a “family growing together” ever since.  Like many, we immediately felt at home and have loved the people and teaching (& Mayfield Lake camping trips) immensely.

My husband, Jason, and I met at the University of Washington in 1995 and married in 1996. We have two adult children: Marlia (22), is employed as an RN in Tacoma and is in the midst of her master’s program; and Alex (21), is living and working in the Olympia area while he decides what’s next for him.

I have worn many hats in my life, and I am in constant awe at how God continues to place opportunities in front of me that prepare me for the next one. God provided me with a husband and an education in information systems that allowed me to work from home and be a stay-at-home mom for many years. He used that time to prepare me with skills that would be useful in volunteer work in our community, in the church, in the kids’ schools and working with non-profits.

I love to serve, and God has opened many doors in this area. Over the years, I’ve been blessed to serve Him in the church as a preschool director and teacher, on the worship team, and now on the church council as the Love One Another benevolence team leader and deacon of Connections & Administration.

I look forward to continuing this work in the coming year, getting to know more people and the needs of our body, growing in my knowledge and love for the Lord, and serving this church as the Spirit leads.

Trista can be reached at trista@laketappscc.org

Council clerk (VACANT)

The LTCC Council Clerk is responsible for the following duties:

• Send reminder to Council Members prior to monthly meetings

• Working with the Chairman, prepare monthly Council Meeting Agenda

• Collect Monthly Council Reports in the LTCC Drive

• Attend monthly Council Meetings

• Take Meeting Minutes during Council Meetings

• Send Meeting Minutes to Council Members after each meeting

• Maintain/organize files within the Council Meeting Drive

• Working with the Council, prepare LTCC Congregational Meeting Agendas

• Attend LTCC Congregational Meetings

• Take Meeting Minutes during Congregational Meetings

• Take Attendance at Congregational Meetings

• Collect Voting Records for Congregational Meetings

• Assist with the scheduling of weekly update author

• Schedule Council Meeting devotions

Questions concerning this role? Please contact leeanne@laketappscc.org