TOM BROWN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Tom has been our Executive Director since April, 1996.  He is currently completing a Doctoral Degree in Ministry from Bakke Graduate University, Seattle, WA.  He also holds a Master's Degree in Divinity from Emmanuel School of Religion, and  Bachelor's Degree from Puget Sound Christian College. Tom was a former church planter in Sacramento, Calif., and served on pastoral staffs in Tacoma, Wash.; Johnson City, Tenn.;  Powell Butte, Ore.; and Sacramento, Calif.  He served on the Board of Directors for Puget Sound Christian College.  Tom lives with his wife, Sonja, in Canby, OR. :

CLIFF BERGER – DIRECTOR OF TRAINING & MENTORING   Cliff served on the staff at Tigard Christian Church for 21 years.  In addition to working for the NWCEA, Cliff also teaches on the adjunct faculty at George Fox University/Seminary, Warner Pacific College, University of Phoenix and Grand Canyon University (on-line).   Cliff graduated from Northwest Christian College and has a Masters of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry from Emmanuel School of Religion.  He and his wife, Cindy, are involved with Potter's Hands Christian Church.  They live in Tigard with their son, Alex, and daughter, Libbie. :

SEAN THOME' - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Sean is the founding Lead Pastor of Potter's Hands Christian Church, a Daughter Church of Tigard Christian Church, where he served as Youth Pastor for the previous 7-years.  Before that, Sean served on the staff of Northridge Christian Church in Northridge, CA, for 3-years. Sean and his wife, Angel, met at Hope International University in Fullerton, CA, where he received his Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies / Church Growth.  The Thome's live in Tigard with their 4 children; McKenna, Emily, Anthony, and Anabelle. :

SHAWN MITCHELL - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Shawn and his wife, Marina, have been leading a non-profit Church ministry called Catalyst Project since January, 2007.  Before that, Shawn served 3-years as Associate Pastor during the establishment of Potter's Hands Christian Church.  He has also served in Youth Ministry at Crossroads Christian Church in Corona, CA, Northshore Christian Church in Everett, WA, and First Christian Church in Anaheim, CA. The Mitchells met at Hope International University in Fullerton, CA, where he received his Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies / Church Growth.  They live in Beaverton with their 2 children; McKenzie & Sawyer. :

GARY BARRETT - TREASURER Gary has been helping to manage our finances since 2000.  He is also an accomplished business owner / consultant, teaches on the adjunct faculty at George Fox University/Seminary, and serves on staff at Canby Christian Church as Financial Administrator.  Gary and his wife, Ellen, are involved with Canby Christian Church and live in Canby with their 2 children; Geoffrey and Hannah. :

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