Pastor Don Bryan
Donald C. Bryan is a fourth generation Seventh-day Adventist. Don and his three brothers were raised in the faith friendly town of College Place, WA. Growing up in a generation where legalistic works were the focus of faith, Don felt his heart rebelling against the idea of a performance-based religion. At 18, an insightful girl’s dean at Upper Columbia Academy, Ruth Kriner, invited Don to be the witnessing team pastor during his senior year. Thus began a struggle for…
Kim Bryan
Wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend,… and the titles continue, but her favorite personal titles are; greatly blessed daughter & friend of God! Kim enjoys the privilege of serving next to her husband, Pastor Don as an Elder and on the Prayer Ministry Team. As a third generation prayer focused Christian she believes it is truly a calling God has placed on her life.Serving for over 20 years, as Director of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Agencies and currently with an equine program…
Sarah Vogt
As head of our Community Services Ministry Team, Sarah brings endless energy and passion for serving our community, with a special focus on the unsheltered and those who have fallen on hard times. Whether she is doing peer mentorship, or organizing our Hope Villages, PopUp BBQs or Safe Parking, Sarah spreads her love for Jesus. Sarah loves to sing and can often be heard throughout the church buiding while at work, praising the Lord. She is devoted to prayer and…
Steve Ebsen
J. Steve Ebsen was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was raised in a Lutheran family and attended Trinity Lutheran School for grades 1 through 6. After high school Steve received a BS degree from Iowa State University and was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant. He married his college sweetheart, Leanne, from West Des Moines, Iowa. They spent 3 years in active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps. After discharge from the USMC, Steve and Leanne returned to Cedar Rapids…
Melissa Baskett
Wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. Melissa is our Administrative Assistant, Worship Service Coordinator, Church Clerk plus Co-Lead of Women’s Ministries. She loves to help out wherever there is a need. Melissa has also been in leadership with Celebrate Recovery and has first-hand experience with addiction and recovery. Currently, she homeschools her daughter and son, is involved in a local Christian homeschooling co-op and is passionate about people. She also volunteers for Pregnancy Choices for their Future Impact program in…
Amy Haffner – “Miss Amy”
Hello, I’m Amy Haffner. I was born and raised in Albany, OR in 1978. I was an outgoing kid who loved playing sports, especially basketball. In 1997 I started my college career at Oregon State University. In 2002 I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies and Behavioral Science. Since college I have worked for local school districts, in banking and retail. On August 30th, 2008 I married my best friend Paul Haffner. In 2014 we relocated…
Bob Walton
Hi, I’m Bob Walton and currently lead deacon at the Mount Vernon SDA church where my wife Jennifer and I are members. I am very fortunate to be working with an awesome team of deacons.Semi-retired from a career in IT and telecommunications, I now work at a local retirement center, having always loved serving seniors. God has given me a heart to serve, and I am blessed to be a part of this very special church family. Please come meet us…
