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Meadow Springs is made up of ordinary people from all walks of life who just happen to have something in common: a passion for God. Get to know those in leadership roles below, or meet the children's ministry staff or the office staff.
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Jerry Beres
Role: Teaching Pastor, Elder
| My vision/passion: |
To see followers of Christ approach every event in their lives as an adventure that God is taking them on so that they will learn more of Him, will change to become more like Christ and grow in their love for Him. |
| My family: |
Brenda, wife – still enjoys my sense of humor; Ben, Megan, Ryan, Nathan |
| My favorite Scripture/passage: |
Jeremiah 29:11-13 and Joshua 1:8-9 |
| Favorite camp food: |
Chili macs |
| A little known fact about me: |
I carve miniature Peloponnesian War (Attic Wars) battle scenes out of feta cheese and olive pits. |
| Favorite Superhero: |
Jack Bauer |
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Gene Curtis
Role: Teaching Pastor, Elder
| My vision/passion: |
For people to experience fresh encounters with God through His Word. |
| My family: |
Married 26 years, five awesome kids, life is full! |
| My favorite Scripture/passage: |
Impossible. It's all pretty good stuff. |
| Favorite camp food: |
Mashed potatoes with gravy and miniature meatballs (rehydrated) |
| My favorite book/or I am currently reading: |
The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien |
| Favorite movie: |
A River Runs Through It |
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Jeremy Thom
Role: Worship Pastor, Elder
| My vision/passion: |
To encourage people to live life in “view of God’s mercy”. (Rom. 12:1 ) |
| My family: |
Kristina and I married in June 2001, Landon came in September 2003, and Gabrielle came in March 2005 |
| My favorite Scripture/passage: |
Never been a favorites guy, but two that come to mind are Philippians 2:5-11 , Psalm 19 |
| Favorite camp food: |
Corn on the cob |
| Music/bands that I like/or music I am currently listening to: |
Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Monk & Neagle, John Mayer, Leeland, Jack Johnson, Phil Wickham, all the main worship guys, and much, much more |
| Most memorable adventure: |
Doing ministry in India, talk about an adventure! |
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Josh Yates
Role: Youth Pastor
| My vision/passion: |
To call the youth of this generation to return and remain in relationship with the truth of God. |
| My family: |
Katie, married June 2001. Foster, Oct. 2007 |
| My favorite Scripture/passage: |
Galatians 1:10 & 1 Thessalonians 2:8-9 |
| Favorite camp food: |
S’more-itto (burrito with marshmallows and chocolate) |
| A little known fact about me: |
I’ve been sky-diving. I think this should be the next all church adventure! |
| Most memorable adventure: |
Bat hunting in Papua New Guinea |
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Richard Gardiner
Role: Administrative Pastor, Elder
| My vision/passion: |
A community of believers dedicated to growing in faith and caring for each other. |
| My family: |
Wife of 44 years, Karen; sons Robert, David, Jon |
| My favorite Scripture/passage: |
Ephesians 2: 8 -10 |
| Favorite camp food: |
NONE. |
| My nickname is: |
Wild Horses could not EVER get me to tell you. |
| Most memorable adventure: |
Hiking the Grand Canyon rim to rim (the hardest and most rewarding experience). |
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Mike “Mickey Mouse” Allison
Role: Elder
| My family: |
is patient with me |
| My favorite Scripture/passage: |
Deut. 30:19-20 |
| Favorite camp food: |
Hot dogs |
| A little known fact about me: |
I was once wanted by the FBI |
| Favorite indulgence: |
Can I really say "Bridgeport IPA" here? I don't think so... |
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Gary "Rabbi" Rosing
Role: Elder
| My family: |
wife: Sharon (of 41 years); 4 kids: Dustin & family (3 kids), Jenni & family (3 kids), Jonathan and Sarah |
| My favorite Scripture/passage: |
Jeremiah 29:11 |
| Favorite camp food: |
Fresh oysters over a camp fire |
| Most memorable adventure: |
Diving with sharks/Being bit by a rattlesnake |
| My ideal non-ministry job: |
Teaching oceanography or fly fishing guide |
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Kevin Penner
Role: Elder
| My family: |
wife: Jan (married 27 years); 4 children: Ashlee, Jon, Tim, Sam |
| My favorite Scripture/passage: |
Micah 6:8 |
| Favorite camp food: |
Pie iron sandwiches cooked over a campfire. |
| Favorite adventure location: |
Rural islands in the Puget Sound |
| Favorite indulgence: |
Hanging out with friends around a campfire in the woods near a lake. |
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Lynn Hansen
Role: Head of Women’s Ministry
| My family: |
Husband Skip, daughter Jessi, son Ben |
| My favorite Scripture/passage: |
Jeremiah 29:11 |
| Favorite camp food: |
Smores |
| Favorite Superhero: |
Spiderman |
| Favorite indulgence: |
Reading The Oregonian and drinking a decaf grande in a venti cup with lots of half and half from Starbucks |
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