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Our Staff & Church Leadership

Phil Stevenson

LEAD PASTOR

Pastor Phil is a graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (’92) and has been a pastor for the past 20+ years. In July of 2009, Phil came to Sunrise and continues to enjoy serving as this church family’s Senior Pastor. In this capacity, Phil provides spiritual guidance to the ministry through preaching, visionary leadership, counseling, administrative oversight, and pastoral care. Phil is married to Lisa whom he met and married at Sunrise in 1987. Together they have 8 children, 5 biological and 3 adopted, plus his grand kids. In his free time, you might find Pastor Phil at one of his kids many sporting events, riding his bike, reading a book, or enjoying time with close friends. The highlight of any week would be to catch some alone time with Lisa, wherever and whenever that is possible.

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Pastor Jason Matthews

EXECUTIVE PASTOR OF COMMUNITY LIFE

Pastor Jason has been working with our students since 1995 as a Youth Leader and Intern, becoming our Youth Pastor in 2000. As Youth Pastor, he oversees our Junior and Senior High Ministries. Jason is passionate about training and equipping students to live a life that gives glory to God. He also loves working closely with other local Youth Pastors though his involvement in the Whatcom Youth network. Jason graduated from Trinity Western University with a B.S. in Biology and an M. Div from ACTS Seminaries.

Along with his passion for God, he loves to spend time with his wife and 3 kids, play sports and spend time out in God's creation hiking, mountain biking and walking on the beach. For better or worse, Pastor Jason is a huge Cubs fan.

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Pastor Andy Weeda

PASTOR OF EMERGING ADULTS

Pastor Andy is a graduate of Multnomah University ('04) and Western Seminary ('11), both in Portland OR. As Pastor of Emerging Adult Ministries, Andy provides leadership for The Branch: Emerging Adult Community (young adults, ages 18 - 30ish). He is also involved in discipleship training, preaching and teaching, and community group ministries. Andy deeply values the disciplines of prayer, of studying Scripture, and of journaling as a means of strengthening his relationship with Christ Jesus. Among other things, he also values family and friends, learning and continued education, and a lifestyle of service and discipleship.

Andy and his wife, Amy, live in Blaine with their three kids: Hope, Josiah and Livia. He loves reading and writing, woodworking, photography and road trips with his family. He also has a unique collection that you ought to ask him about sometime.

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Pastor Michael Len

PASTOR OF STUDENT LIFE

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Laurie King

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Laurie King knew from a young age that she was going to be a teacher. After almost 10 years in an elementary school classroom, Laurie joined Sunrise Baptist Church’s staff in 2018.

As Director of Children’s Ministries, Laurie oversees the Sunday morning ministries of God’s Little Greenhouse (nursery), Sprouts (2 & 3 year olds), Children’s Church (4 yrs.-kindergarten), and Children’s Sunday School (4 years-6th grade). She loves working with volunteers and developing engaging curriculum. One of her passions is to show kids who God is by bringing the Bible alive in tangible ways with songs, visuals, props, and plays. Her heart is for all children to know they are loved by Jesus!

Laurie is often found at soccer and baseball games cheering on her husband and 2 sons. When she gets time alone, she likes to go for walks with friends, read, drink tea, and work on photobooks.

Job Description - Children's Ministry Director Sunrise Baptist Church.pdf

Kat Van Voorst

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

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Mark French

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

Mark French has been a lifelong technology enthusiast. From taking apart every toy he owned to managing all of the IT for his dad's advertising company at the age of 15. With experience covering audio, lighting, video systems, computer and networking technologies, Mark has worked at several churches and been on the planting team for half a dozen more. Mark's heart is to use technology to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus to many people as clearly as possible.

Mark loves to spend time with Laura, his wife; cooking, taking photos and, when possible, visiting Disneyland.

Job Description - Technical Director Sunrise Baptist Church.pdf