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Rev. Dave Emery
INTERIM LEAD PASTOR
Pastor Dave is a native of the Pacific NW and loves the mountains, the oceans, the lakes, the rivers and the coffee here. He has served in California, Colorado, New Jersey, Virginia and here in the Pacific Northwest throughout his ministry to date.
Pastor Dave has a passion for the spiritual life. It is in being more than we are as human beings by the power and grace of God that informs and shapes us. This makes a difference in our lives. His deepest conviction is that this rootedness in God leads us to action, directs our speech and shapes our very soul.
This propensity for enrichment, courage, strength and conviction empowers us to live differently than others who have no faith. He loves transitional ministry as it is a time for reflection, assessment and visioning what we are to be all about. Pastor Dave graduated from High School at the Christian Academy in Japan, college at Seattle Pacific University, seminary at San Francisco Theological Seminary, and his Doctor of Ministry at Drew Theological School in Madison, New Jersey.
Pastor Dave is married to Joyce who is pastor at East Woods Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, WA. They have four children and ten grandchildren. They enjoy taking trips around this area and spending time with their family.
Shelby Matson
Operations Manager
Shelby, Rise Church’s Operations Manager, oversees facilities, budgeting, committees, and planning. A Clackamas native now in Happy Valley, she’s a busy sports mom to her 9-year-old son. Shelby coaches club volleyball, loves reading, traveling, and spending time with her son, their cat Wednesday, and dog Cooper.
Martha Worley
Nursery Coordinator
Martha has been taking care of the infants and toddlers in our congregation for years and is now joyfully caring for the second generation in some families. She keeps our nursery clean, safe, and well stocked and your little ones will cherish their time with her.
Rev. Terri S.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COORDINATOR
Terri works with Rise children, youth and families, nurturing their faith and involvement in the life of the church. Working part-time with Rise Church, Terri's main job is that of an Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist. Terri is an ordained Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor and has also received her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Oregon State University.
