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Faithful Then, Now, & Forever

This year, we celebrate 40 years of ministry in the Pacific Northwest!

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Pastors Kevin & Sheila

Kevin and Sheila Gerald have faithfully led in the Pacific Northwest for over 40 years, beginning with their move from St. Louis, MO in 1986. What started with a clear calling and a heart for people has grown into a legacy of lives changed, leaders developed, and communities reached.

Through decades of ministry, they have remained committed to building the local church, developing leaders, strengthening families, and empowering the next generation. Faithful then, faithful now, and faithful for generations to come.

Timeline

Jesus of Nazareth begins (summer);
Scrooge The Musical, still running, begins in winter for the first time.
1981
Tacoma Location built, inspired by the Tacoma Dome
1982
Pastors Kevin & Sheila Gerald begin pastoring in the Pacific Northwest (70 people)
1986
Tacoma merges two churches
1993
Grand opening of Next Gen spaces
2001
First Oxygen Women's Conference &
First Team Church Conference
2002
Bellevue Location Launch
2008
Online Launch
2017
DuPont Location Launch &
Yakima joins Champions Centre
2019
Next Gen Remodel
2024
New Yakima Location Building &
Scrooge The Musical — 40th season
Coming Soon
2026

Stories

Erica & Donald


When a sudden diagnosis threatened mobility and the future we had envisioned, we chose to stand on God's Word and declare healing over our home. Through prayer, communion, and unwavering faith, we watched Him restore what doctors questioned. Today we are walking in strength, cancer free, and living proof that legacy is built on bold belief in a faithful God.

Jones Family


The Jones family's story began in the house of God — where they met, fell in love, and built their life together. After getting married, they raised their three incredible boys rooted in faith and planted in the local church. Today, all three sons faithfully serve on our Creative Team, carrying their love for Jesus and His Church into the next generation. Their legacy is one of faithfulness, family, and a life built in God's house.

Cook Family


Jeff and Crystal's story is a testament to faithfulness and trust in God. Jeff, a single dad, encountered Jesus when his daughter invited him to church, and he committed to building his life around faith. Crystal, a single mom of four boys, focused on growing healthy, whole, and rooted in God while trusting Him for the right partner. Years later, their paths crossed while serving at church and through Celebrate Recovery. Today, their marriage reflects a life fully surrendered to Christ — a legacy of faith, family, and obedience that continues to inspire those around them.

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Stanton Family Legacy

A story of faith, family, and a life built in God's house — spanning generations in the local church.