Our Pastors
Terry and Lindsey
Terry and Lindsey first met on the track field at the High jump area in Stanwood Wa. After a High School sweet heart romance, they were married on July 22, 1978.
After 2 years of getting to know each other their Son Brandon was born. 3 years later they were blessed with perfection again when their daughter Janae arrived.
Over the next 35 years Terry and Lindsey served as Youth Pastors, Associate Pastors and Lead Pastors. They have also served in the role of Campus Pastors all here in the Northwest area.
Recently the Lord has put it in their hearts to launch and establish The Father’s House church in beautiful Skagit Valley.
Their heart's desires are to share the Father’s heart, His love and His house with those who are wanting become a part of His family!
After 2 years of getting to know each other their Son Brandon was born. 3 years later they were blessed with perfection again when their daughter Janae arrived.
Over the next 35 years Terry and Lindsey served as Youth Pastors, Associate Pastors and Lead Pastors. They have also served in the role of Campus Pastors all here in the Northwest area.
Recently the Lord has put it in their hearts to launch and establish The Father’s House church in beautiful Skagit Valley.
Their heart's desires are to share the Father’s heart, His love and His house with those who are wanting become a part of His family!
Our Elders
Monte and Julie
Monte and Julie have deep roots in Skagit County! They enjoy all the beautiful outdoor activities it affords, from kayaking in the Salish Seas to hiking local trails.
The Birkle’s were married on a sunny day in May, 1980. They have two grown children living in Texas with their families, and are the proud grandparents of seven wonderful grandchildren.
Monte has been a licensed and ordained minister since 1987. Monte’s passion is to study and teach the Word of God, whether in lifestyle evangelism or in a church setting. Julie is a local Realtor and also enjoys ministering the Word of God, especially in women’s ministries. Monte and Julie love serving the local church!
The Birkle’s were married on a sunny day in May, 1980. They have two grown children living in Texas with their families, and are the proud grandparents of seven wonderful grandchildren.
Monte has been a licensed and ordained minister since 1987. Monte’s passion is to study and teach the Word of God, whether in lifestyle evangelism or in a church setting. Julie is a local Realtor and also enjoys ministering the Word of God, especially in women’s ministries. Monte and Julie love serving the local church!
Kevin and Jeanie
Kevin and Jeanie Earls are Executive Directors of “Word of Life Fellowship,” a non-profit ministry formed for preaching and teaching the gospel.
They both attended Portland Bible College and began serving as lead pastors in 1979 in Hillsboro, Oregon, following the retirement of Kevin’s father.
After several other ministry roles, the Lord opened the door for them to Pastor in Shelton, Wa. After pastoring there for twenty years and building a thriving church community, they transitioned the Lead role to their Son in law and daughter in 2016.
They continue to minister in their home church as well as doing missions work and speaking and serving in other churches too.
They both attended Portland Bible College and began serving as lead pastors in 1979 in Hillsboro, Oregon, following the retirement of Kevin’s father.
After several other ministry roles, the Lord opened the door for them to Pastor in Shelton, Wa. After pastoring there for twenty years and building a thriving church community, they transitioned the Lead role to their Son in law and daughter in 2016.
They continue to minister in their home church as well as doing missions work and speaking and serving in other churches too.
What We See
Our Mission
“Seeing Heaven in Skagit Valley and Beyond”
“This is your Father you are dealing with, and He knows better than you what you need. With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. Like this: Our Father in heaven, reveal who you are. Set the world right; Do what’s best— as above, so below."
Matt 6:10 The Message
H-EALING for the Body
E-MPOWERMENT from God
A-CCEPTANCE of Jesus Christ as Lord
V-ICTORY over the World
E-QUIPPING to Serve and Lead
N-URTURING Believers to Maturity
“This is your Father you are dealing with, and He knows better than you what you need. With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. Like this: Our Father in heaven, reveal who you are. Set the world right; Do what’s best— as above, so below."
Matt 6:10 The Message
H-EALING for the Body
E-MPOWERMENT from God
A-CCEPTANCE of Jesus Christ as Lord
V-ICTORY over the World
E-QUIPPING to Serve and Lead
N-URTURING Believers to Maturity
What We Do
Our Vision
“Making Disciples of All Nations”
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations. baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV
BELIEVE GOD’S WORD
BELONG TO HIS FAMILY
BECOME A DISCIPLE
BUILD HIS CHURCH
BLESS HIS NAME
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations. baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV
BELIEVE GOD’S WORD
BELONG TO HIS FAMILY
BECOME A DISCIPLE
BUILD HIS CHURCH
BLESS HIS NAME
Who We Are
Our Purpose
“Family Working Together to Build People and Community”
“… I’ll put it as urgently as I can: You must get along with each other. You must learn to be considerate of one another, cultivating a life in common.”
1 Corinthians 1:10 The Message
PRAYER WORD
UNITY SPIRIT
INTEGRITY KINGDOM
GENEROSITY HUMILITY
EXCELLENCE SUBMISSION
FAITH DISCIPLESHIP
“… I’ll put it as urgently as I can: You must get along with each other. You must learn to be considerate of one another, cultivating a life in common.”
1 Corinthians 1:10 The Message
PRAYER WORD
UNITY SPIRIT
INTEGRITY KINGDOM
GENEROSITY HUMILITY
EXCELLENCE SUBMISSION
FAITH DISCIPLESHIP