Staff
Mike and Sherry Vario
Youth Directors
Mike and Sherry met on a blind date in 1988 and have been best friends ever since. Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from George Fox University, and Sherry has a degree in art from Western Oregon State College. Mi... view details
Karmen Stalin
Nursery Director
Nickname: Karm I grew up on an apple farm in Yakima, Washington. I am the oldest of 4 girls and we had such a fun childhood helping my dad on the farm, attending a tiny but close-knit evangelical church, and being a part of our church’s Christi... view details
Carolyn Roy
Care Ministries Coordinator
I’ve always had a restless desire to make a difference. After a short-term mission trip to LA in college, this desire became focused on working with the needy in Whatcom County. God gave me the opportunity to set up and run a community soup kitc... view details
Brita Isselin
Office Administrator
Nickname: Not since high school I was born and raised in Southern California (the oldest of two); then at the age of fifteen, my family moved to the small town of Grass Valley, in the foothills of the Sierras in Northern California, where... view details
Peggy Dvorachek
Business Administrator
I was born and raised in Bellingham; graduated from Bellingham High School and attended Western Washington University. Although I haven’t ventured far from Bellingham in terms of where I’ve lived, I LOVE to travel to sunny spots and try to ... view details
Petor Johnson
Building Administrator
Growing up, an interest in cars was the common thread that ran throughout my family. I have also always loved music, and played in several worship teams starting in Junior High. After graduating from high school in Portland, Orego... view details
Lisa Hall
Volunteer Coordinator
Nickname: LJ I grew up in Minnesota where I was able to participate in various outdoor activities, cultural programs in music and art as well as opportunities through my church which included serving families in need. I went on to graduat... view details