Leadership

Pastors & Staff

John and Kami Zumwalt

Senior Pastors

John and Kami Zumwalt are revivalists at heart, and the Senior Pastors at The Father's House. John holds a Master's degree from Corban University, is a teacher and preacher of the word, often flows in a gift of healing, and has a passion and call to the Pacific Northwest. He also serves as the Grace International Superintendent for Oregon, and on the board for the regional BeOne Umpqua ministerial association serving over 40 pastors and leaders in Douglas County.

Kami serves as Co-Senior Pastor with John, and is a preacher of the word with a prophetic flair. She heads up the women's ministry, "Flourish" at the Father's House, is a freelance writer, and home-school mom.

Together they are passionate to empower people into their callings, reach the lost, build community, and help usher in the next great awakening in the body of Christ.

When they are not ministering, you'll find them chasing chickens on their small farm, playing bluegrass or spending time with their three adorable kids, Ruth, Eliza, and Zeb.

Brian and Jen Vaughn

Executive Pastors/Youth Pastors

Brian and Jen serve as Executive Pastors and Youth Pastors at The Father's House with faithfulness, integrity, and a deep love of God's church.  Brian holds a Master's Degree in Education and Jen a Master's Degree in Counseling and together they have served The Father's House for over a decade.  They carry an anointing to teach The Word, raise up an on-fire generation of youth, and oversee much of the inner workings and communication department of the house.    

Bill and Helen Sanders

Founding Pastors

After 45 years of great ministry - guiding and building The Father's House into a region impacting church, Pastors Bill and Helen Sanders have transitioned from the Senior Pastors at The Father's House.  The Sanders' continue to work as pastors on staff at The Father's House as integral parts of the team where their passion to see lost souls saved burns as bright as ever.  

Jeff and Kathy Byars

Administrative Pastors

Jeff and Kathy have served for more than 20 years as the Administrative Pastors at The Father's House.  There exemplary service has and continues to make immeasurable impact.  

James Landrum

Associate Pastor
Pastor James Landrum serves as an associate pastor at The Father's House after
twelve years of faithful service at our sister Grace church in Beaverton, Oregon.  
James has a shepherd's heart and a passion to see others encounter God in an authentic way.  
His humor, varied musical gifts, deep love of God's people coupled with his teaching ability,
are a light to this generation.  When not writing songs or leading others to the throne in worship,
James can be found cooking up new creations both in graphic design
and in the kitchen with his beautiful bride Marquia.  

Becky Day

Children's Church Lead Teacher

Becky grew up as a part of the Father's House and has been a key part of the Children's Ministry since her teen years.  She now oversees the children's ministry where she serves with passion and excellence. 

Jeanie Dowdy

Counseling Pastor

Jeanie is a prayer warrior and fighter for God's kingdom! She has a passion to see the captives set free and living a full and abundant life.

Dottie Woodward

Director of Missions Ministry

 Dottie has always had a heart for missions, even as a child. She has served in the missions department at The Father's House for many years. Dottie oversees and nurtures our global relationships, she takes great care to pray for each and every missionary that we support, as well as to connect with them, and to keep the church updated. She is passionate about the people and families who are serving and spreading the gospel overseas, and lights up as she watches the gospel of Jesus Christ taken throughout the world.

Teresa Baird

Administrative Assistant/Intercessory Prayer Pastor

 Teresa is a pillar in our church body, serving as our Intercessory Prayer Pastor, hospitality team overseer, and works in both event planning and in our human relations department. Her insight into team building, business systems, and her mother's heart effect every life she touches. 

Bebe Rail

Samaritan Inn/Outreach Ministries

 Bebe is passionate about seeing God's children walk in freedom, wholeness, deliverance, peace, healing, and she is committed to helping build up generations to be strong in Christ, knowledgeable of His Word, fully armed and equipped to withstand the traps of the enemy.  

Steve & Helen Smith

Facilities

 Steve and Helen are an example of a servants heart. They are involved in just about every ministry at The Father's House from facilities, events, service preparation, and worship. They are prayer warriors who have seen the faithfulness of God! 

Rachael Burke

Social Media Director

Rachael is such a blessing to The Father's House as she works to advance the gospel through her greatest strengths-- creativity, loyalty, leading by example, and creating community through memes and videos that change the world. She and her husband Brian are raising two great kids, (and a dog!) , she has a rich heritage at the Fathers House and serves as a vibrant worship leader, and social media director.


Candi Kooken

Administrative Assistant

Candi serves at The Fathers House with creativity, a value for details, and a contagious 

love for people. She's passionate about God's purposes, has a knack of bringing 

beauty to events, and bringing out the best in those around her. She's an 

encourager, an organizer, and serves her church family faithfully as an administrative assistant.


Denny and Vickie Stahl

Denny and Vickie have a rich 45 year history in ministry including church planting, working as Lead Pastors, serving as the Northwest director for The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and prayer coordinators.  
They currently serve at The Father's House as one of our worship team leaders, on our teaching team, in outreach, and pastoral care.  
Vickie leads one of the vibrant Flourish small groups.  Their humility, passion to mentor and faithfulness touch all they undertake.

Marilyn Downs

Marilyn has a rich heritage of service in the Kingdom of God, mentoring others, leading Bible studies and coordinating outreaches to the lost and forgotten. She serves at the Father's House as Co-Leader of Legacy, our seniors ministry, with tenacity, devotion and a love for seeing believers thrive in every season of life. She also leads a Monday night outreach Bible study in Yoncalla, Oregon.

The Father's House Board of Directors