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Growing
Up
Zach grew up in
the Olympia, Washington area. He attended Faith
Assembly of Lacey during his childhood, teen,
and young adult years. He went to high school at
Timberline High in Lacey, WA and graduated in 1993.
After graduation Zach worked at a local insulation
company, attended South Puget Sound Community College,
and served as a youth leader at his church.
Education
Soon after graduating
from his local community college he felt God leading
him to Northwest University during his time there
he grew as a leader and was blessed my many great
friends and faculty there. His home church during
his college days was Redmond Assembly of God ).
It was at Redmond
Assembly that Zach continued to serve as a youth
leader and also completed a church ministries internship.
Upon gradation in the winter of 1998 Zach earned
his BA in Church Ministries.
Soon
after graduating from his local community college
he felt God leading him to Northwest
University During
time at NU he grew as a leader and was blessed my
many great friends and faculty. Upon gradation in
the Fall of 1998 Zach earned his BA in Church Ministries.
Life
As Youth Pastor
After
completing his degree God soon led him to Life
in Christ Center
in The Dalles, OR. He had the honor of serving under
the leadership of Pastor JW Jepson for almost seven
years in student ministries.
Lead
Pastor At River Of Life
After
a meaningful and fruitful ministry in The Dalles
the Holy Spirit stirred in Zach the desire for lead
pastoring. In November of 2005 God led him to River
of Life Christian Center. He has deeply enjoyed
getting to know the church and community of the
Oregon City area.
His
Ministry & Mission
Zach
believes we don’t “go to church”
but “are the church”. He sees Christianity
as a journey with Jesus.
His
personal mission statement is:
"I am God's obedient Son, who communicates
His message
as I build authentic relationships, and leads
in the settings in which
He places me."
His
life verse is –
"…
he who began a good work in you will carry
it on
to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
Philippians 1:6 – NIV
Zach is a gifted communicator and loves to preach
the Word of God with transparency, humor and creativity.
He uses many personal life stories and real life
illustrations in messages. Zach serves the community
by volunteering as a Lunch Buddy at a local elementary
school.
His
Personal Life
On September 11,
1999 Zach married Kristi, his college sweetheart,
and they are blessed with two children. Zach enjoys
playing running, basketball, soccer, and Ultimate
Frisbee. He also likes fishing--especially for bass!
He deeply values his friends and mentors.
Zach
would appreciate your prayers as he leads
River of Life Christian Center and pursues growing
as a man of God!
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