Our Pastors/Elders
In the Bible God instructs a church to maintain two offices. The first office is referenced in Scripture by the words "pastor" (Ephesians 4:11), "elder" (Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 1:1-5), and "overseer" (1 Timothy 3:1-7), and it is to be filled by qualified men who shepherd the church in the ministry of God's Word.
Tyler Ernst
Lay Pastor/Elder
Jeff Lacine*
Lead Pastor/Elder
Adam Mallek
Lay Pastor/Elder
Our Pastoral Resident
A Sellwood Church Pastoral Resident is an elder-qualified man who is being trained for full-time pastoral work in the local church. He serves as ministry staff under the mentorship of the lead pastor while pursuing an M.Div. from an approved seminary. Learn more about the Sellwood Church Pastoral Residency Program.
Corey Smith* [starting August 2024]
2024-2027
Pastoral Resident
Our Deacons
The second office that God’s word instructs a church to maintain is the office of deacon. The word “deacon” means servant, and the office of deacon is to be filled by men and women in the church of upstanding character who show themselves to be exemplary in practical service (1 Timothy 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-6).
Kevin Schneider
Ushering
Rebekah Schneider*
Administrator & Ministry Coordinator
Zach Stone
Finances
Our Support Staff
Other members of our church who receive some compensation for their service to the church make up our support staff. After someone has served as support staff for a period of time they will be considered for the office of deacon (1 Timothy 3:10).
Austin Campbell*
Coordinator for Congregational Singing
* indicates that an individual is church staff, receiving salary, hourly, or stipend compensation for their service.