Ron Anderson, Lead Pastor

Ron, the son of a Baptist minister, grew up in a Christian home in the midwest and became a believer when 8 years old. In his early teen years he felt that God was leading him into the ministry. While attending Bethel College in St. Paul, MN, he met and married his wife and ministry partner, Sunny. They have two children living in Washington and five grandchildren.

Ron's career has included being a youth pastor, associate pastor, senior pastor, Navy chaplain, and missionary to military families. Most recently he has come to us from a Converge (BGC) church in Bremerton, WA.

Education

• Master of Arts, Psychology: 2003 Chapman University Major: Marriage and Family Therapy
• Doctor of Ministry: 1994 Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Major: Religious Education
• Master of Divinity: 1977 Bethel Theological Seminary Major: Pastoral Care and Counseling
• Bachelor of Arts: 1972 Bethel College Double Major: Psychology and Christianity

Ordination

• Northshore Baptist Church, Menominee, MI, 1979

Ministry Experience

• Associate Pastor, (2006-2009) Sylvan Way Baptist Church, Bremerton WA
• Marriage and Family Counseling Services, (2004-2009)
• Cadence International, (1996-2006) Military Ministry Organization
• Senior Pastor (1990-1996) First Baptist Church, Ephrata WA
• Navy Chaplain, (1981-1990) United States Navy
• Pastor (1977-1981) North Shore Baptist, MI
• Associate Pastor of Youth and Music, (1973-1977) Oak Hill Baptist Church, MN