Staff

Lead Pastor: Ron Anderson

Ron, the son of a Baptist minister, grew up in a Christian home in the midwest and became a believer when 8 years old.  In his early teen years he felt that God was leading him into the ministry.  While attending Bethel College in St. Paul, MN, he met and married his wife and ministry partner, Sunny.  They have two children living in Washington and five grandchildren.  Ron's career has included being a youth pastor, associate pastor, senior pastor, Navy chaplain, and missionary to military families. Most recently he has come to us from a Converge (BGC) church in Bremerton, WA.

Education 

   Master of Arts, Psychology: 2003 Chapman University Major: Marriage and Family Therapy
   Doctor of Ministry: 1994 Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Major: Religious Education
   Master of Divinity: 1977 Bethel Theological Seminary Major: Pastoral Care and Counseling
   Bachelor of Arts: 1972 Bethel College Double Major: Psychology and Christianity

 

Ordination

   Northshore Baptist Church, Menominee, MI, 1979


Ministry Experience

   Associate Pastor, (2006-2009) Sylvan Way Baptist Church, Bremerton WA

   Marriage and Family Counseling Services, (2004-2009)

   Cadence International, (1996-2006) Military Ministry Organization

   Senior Pastor (1990-1996) First Baptist Church, Ephrata WA

   Navy Chaplain, (1981-1990) United States Navy

   Associate Pastor of Youth and Music, (1973-1977) Oak Hill Baptist Church, MN

   Pastor (1977-1981) North Shore Baptist, MI

   Associate Pastor of Youth and Music, (1973-1977) Oak Hill Baptist Church, MN