HARBORCOV.CHURCH

Michael White

Responsibilities

Michael is responsible for helping the congregation to reach people for Christ, develop disciples and live lives of compassion mercy and justice. He preaches, teaches, works with leaders and tries to hang out with people as much as possible.

Education

B.A., Religion: Pastoral Ministry, Southern California College

M.Div., concentration in Christian formation and discipleship, Fuller Theological Seminary

Ordained to Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Covenant Church

Jessica Bauml

Responsibilities

Jessica coordinates and implements the ministry for children from birth to fifth grade, guiding children in developing an on-going relationship with God. This includes the nursery, Kids’ Church, Summer Kids’ Camp and special family events. Her passion is to help families get connected with God and each other by providing fun and meaningful ministries for children.

Matt Knapp

Responsibilities

Matt directs the ministries to middle school and high school students to help them develop a faith that sticks into college and beyond. A big part of that effort is partnering with parents, training quality adult volunteers, and hosting quality programs for teens. He takes great honor and is completely humbled with the opportunity to build relationships with teens and help them develop their identity in Christ in this critical part of their life.

Matt also creates graphics, edits videos, and manages Harbor Cov’s website and social media accounts.

Education

B.A., History, California State University, Fresno

M.Div, Princeton Theological Seminary

Licensed Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Covenant Church

Sammi McCubbins

Responsibilities

Sammi works with a team of people to help and serve others dealing with difficult life situations. Her primary focus is TREK, visitation, caring for those suffering loss, counseling and encouraging those facing life changes or difficult situations.

Education

B.S., Elementary Education, University of Radford

M.Ed., Guidance & Counseling, University of Richmond

Clinical Pastoral Education, 2 Units

Blake Merwin

Responsibilities

Blake helps various ministry areas with outreach projects as well as a broader all-church outreach emphasis. This includes things like our Compassion Mercy Justice Sunday event, our “5 star” hospitality on Sundays, helping new people connect to the church, and plugging people into serving opportunities.

Education

B.A., Church Music/Youth Ministry, Point Loma Nazarene University

M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

Ordained to Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Covenant Church

Nicole Pasin

Responsibilities

Nicole oversees the daily operations of the church, facilities, and supervision of clerical and facility staff. She works with church leaders and volunteers to ensure our many ministries run smoothly and enjoys providing the support that frees others up so they can focus on using their gifts in the best, most efficient way.

Mark Willson

Responsibilities

Mark’s primary responsibility is developing Harbor Covenant’s presence in Gig Harbor North. In addition, he serves alongside the pastoral team in community engagement, spiritual formation, and walking through life alongside people.

Education

B.A., Organizational Communication and Management, CSU Sacramento

M.Div., Pastoral Ministry, Western Theological Seminary

D.Min., currently enrolled, Spiritual Formation, Fuller Theological Seminary

Ordained to Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Covenant Church

Brenden Smith

Responsibilities

Brenden leads the worship ministries at Harbor Covenant Church. He is responsible for each aspect of our worship services, from the creative to the technical. One important aspect of this is training and developing leaders and recruiting volunteers. It is his desire to disciple others and to watch those disciples grow and deepen their lives of worship and prayer. He considers it a great honor to serve the Lord in any capacity and is so excited to be a part of what God is doing in Gig Harbor. Soli deo Gloria.

Education

B.A., Music Theory and Composition, Central Washington University, Ellensburg

Angela Rajnus

Jeremy Kidd

Responsibilities

Jeremy is responsible for leading spiritual formation initiatives for children, youth, and adults, especially for North Campus. His primary responsibility is providing strategic direction, pastoral care, training, and support for the ministry teams responsible for the discipleship of children, youth, and adults at North Campus. In addition to preaching and teaching, he plans, staffs, equips, and implements various Sunday morning and midweek programs, classes, and small groups to help people deepen their discipleship to Jesus.

Education

B.A., Christian Theology, Seattle Pacific University.
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary