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welcome to our church: INTRODUCTION The purpose of this profile is to give you and your family a picture of Coram Deo Presbyterian Church: what we value, how we worship, our history, our ministries, where we live and what we hope for in our next Senior Pastor. We are praying for you as you consider where the Lord would have you serve His Church, and we thank you for considering Coram Deo Presbyterian Church of Spokane, WA. Information on how to contact us and our Application Process can be found at the end of this document. VALUES Coram Deo is a body of believers devoted to making and equipping disciples of Jesus Christ who are compelled by grace and love to proclaim the Gospel in word and deed in the greater Spokane area. Together we strive to worship and glorify God. We esteem the Bible as the Word of God– the ultimate au- thority which guides all aspects of Coram Deo’s teaching and methods. We consider Reformed theology as defined in the Westminster standards to be a faithful expression of biblical truth. We are affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and the Pacific Northwest Presbytery. As individuals we seek to live according to the truth of the gospel with an understanding of our adoption and union with Christ. We are committed to growing together in the grace and the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, to fellowship with and to serve one another using the gifts God has given to each of us.
WORSHIP
When asking a congregant “What drew you to Coram
Deo?” a frequent answer is the desire for a biblical
Reformed church with PCA affiliation. What caus-
es them to remain is the worship and fellowship ex-
pressed within that framework at Coram Deo. Our Sunday worship service features the reading of the Word, preach-
ing, prayer, confession and praise. The preaching is expository and our congregation is enthusiastic in their singing,
reciting of the creeds, responsive readings and observance of communion. There is a high level of participation of laity
in leading those portions of the worship service that do not require ordination. Our worship music consists of songs of
theological substance in the form of traditional hymns, traditional hymns to new melodies, and select contemporary
praise songs. These are delivered in an ‘acoustic-Americana’ style that has wide appeal to the diverse age groups
found in our congregation. We attempt to maintain a balance of joy and reverence.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Our congregation represents every age and stage of life.
During 2021 our Worship Service attendance averaged 161
with a high of 193. The general attendance trend continues
to increase in part due to the solid start our church received
from our founding pastor Rev. Kyle Parker, the continued
leadership of our Associate Pastor Rev. Matt Allhands, and
our Ruling Elders and Deacons.
FINANCIAL
Coram Deo has recently transitioned to being fully self-supporting
and is blessed with giving that consistently exceeds expenses. Net income is added to a reserve fund for future facility
acquisition. The budget for the current year for church operations is $405,000.
FACILITY MORE ABOUT
Coram Deo occupies 6,773 sq. ft. of the first CORAM DEO
floor of the Holley-Mason building in downtown
The following sections will
Spokane under a three year lease with an
provide you with more
option to extend the lease term. This location
information about Coram Deo.
has provided a much needed stable base of
operations since November 2020.
• our story
• our mission
OPPORTUNITIES • our ministries
Coram Deo is a young church with many pos- • our region
itive attributes. Our transition to a new Senior • our city
Pastor is an opportunity for us to mature as a • our leaders
church body– to be more organized and ef- • search committee
fective in the administration of our ministries with purposeful leadership • senior pastor profile
development, broadened delegation of responsibility and participation in
• application process
key church activities.
Coram Deo draws families and individuals from well beyond the immediate
Spokane city limits– including people coming from northern Idaho– who are
seeking a biblically sound PCA affiliated church. As Coram Deo continues
to grow we see the potential for establishing one or more sister churches
within the region.
Pins note
the location
of homes of
Coram Deo
attendees
around the
greater
Spokane and Coram Deo Presbyterian Church
Coeur d’Alene
area. 157 S. Howard St., Suite 106
Spokane, WA 99201
our story:
Coram Deo started well before a body at the Parkers, and Sunday afternoon months. Since the winter of 2020 the
of believers began to meet in Spokane worship continued through 2014. church has worshiped in its current lo-
as the prayer of a current member who cation in downtown Spokane.
In 2015, the congregation grew as God
desired a PCA church in the Spokane
provided Coram Deo its first stable Since returning to Spokane, Rev. Parker
area. She contacted the church plant-
home at Jefferson Elementary School. took another call and Matt Allhands
ing network and began to donate to
The church was particularized, dea- filled an Associate Pastor position and
the fund in hopes for a church.
cons and elders were called, a session continues to serve in this capacity.
God answered by leading Rev. Kyle formed, and the first assistant pastors
Parker, with the church planting net- came and served. We are thankful for
work, to plant a church in Spokane. A
The days at Jefferson ended during God’s provision and
grassroots fellowship began in a local
Covid restrictions and we met in as-
sorted venues in Idaho for several faithfulness.
church on the South Hill starting in the
fall of 2013. Networking, Bible studies
COMMUNITY
clean hearts
MISSION
committed hands
our mission:
KINGDOM Coram Deo signifies “life in the presence of God,”
a relationship possible only by Jesus Christ’s res-
convinced minds
cuing humanity through his gracious sacrifice.
Christ’s grace is evidenced in our ability to love
God and man with:
• convinced minds
WORSHIP • cleansed hearts
captivated souls • captivated souls
• committed hands.
The community of Coram Deo desires to extend
Christ to Spokane and equip the saints to serve.
our ministries: Ministries at Coram Deo are growing and changing as we do. Transitions in locations and other circumstances have impacted our activities. We continue to look for creative ways to engage with each other and our community around the gospel of Christ. EDUCATION HOUR: PRESCHOOL-ADULT On Sunday mornings, there is an Education Hour for adults, youth, and school aged children. Nursery care is available for infants-preschoolers in the Infant & Toddler Room supervised by vetted church members. YOUTH MINISTRY This group focuses on 12 year-old through high school youth. Alongside Bible learning, they have social activities, sing- ing, games, movie nights and outings that appeal to this demographic.
CONNECT GROUPS Connect groups provide an opportunity for people to regularly gather in an informal neighborhood setting with the central goal of building trusting relationships. Generally incorporating Bible study and prayer, depending on the members, they may also discuss that week’s sermon, read through a book, or structure their gatherings around a meal. COLLEGIATE & 20’S MINISTRY Coram Deo is interested in conversation and collaboration within our uni- versity, college, and 20’s community. During the academic year, we host a weekly discursive study and dinner. This fellowship group focuses on Bible study, discussion opportunities on pertinent issues, and also provides a faith-based social outlet. WOMEN’S MINISTRY Our women’s ministry provides an opportunity for women to practice a com- mitted, studious application of their understanding of God as they share life experiences. Opportunities include day time and evening study groups. HOSPITALITY TEAM This group coordinates twice-monthly fellowship times with snacks after our services. Additionally, they plan other special holiday events, such as an Easter Brunch, plus graduation celebrations, meal trains, etc. They also enhance the worship space and entrance/foyer with seasonal decorations.
MEN’S MINISTRY Our men’s ministry provides an opportunity for men to gain an understand- ing of their identity, environment, and responsibility within it. Opportunities include a weekly prayer breakfast and Bible studies. MISSIONS Along with the Diaconate, the Missions Team guides our church’s support of organizations and individuals engaged in serving the needs of others in the context of the gospel of Christ. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT A quarterly activity night for children aged 3-12 provides an opportunity for parents to connect with each other. (Some refer to it as “Parents Night Out!” Go figure!) There are planned and supervised craft projects, a (fun!) STEM activity, something to do with cookies or ice cream, a short video, and games geared to keep this age group involved.
our region:
The Inland Northwest, is bounded by the Cascade Mountains on the west, the Rocky Mountains (following the
spine of the remote and rugged Cabinet Mountains) on the east, and encompasses the Columbia river basin
(or Columbia Plateau). Between the mountain ranges are large, sweeping areas of semi-arid steppe, part of which has
been irrigated due to the Columbia Basin Project, resulting in expansive farmland in central Washington. The Palouse,
original home of the Appaloosa, is another major agricultural region located in the gently rolling hills of southeastern
Washington and extending into Idaho.
In northern Idaho the precipitation from the Pacific Ocean over the North Central Rockies forests creates the North
American inland temperate rainforest. The Coeur d’Alene Mountains of this range are noted for their natural resource
wealth, particularly the Silver Valley with its mining heritage dating back to the 1880s.
Spokane, the region’s largest city, is located near where the arid, and
largely unforested Columbia plateau meets the lush forests of the
Selkirk Mountains. The urban area stretches east into Idaho along
the I-90 corridor through the Spokane River valley across the border
of Idaho into the cities of Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene on the north
bank of Lake Coeur d’Alene.our city:
Spokane is located in the heart of the Inland Northwest and is the second most populous city in Washington. Spokane
serves as the major hub for the Inland Northwest, particularly for service industries, wholesale and retail trade, enter-
tainment, transportation, medical care and education. Spokane has five major universities, two medical schools, and two
top-notch community colleges. Spokane was the fourth largest U.S. health-care center in 2019.
• The Spokane River runs through the city and downtown’s beautiful Riverfront Park.
• The Spokane, WA/Coeur d’Alene, ID area has many outdoor activities close by;
including ski resorts, camping areas, hiking trails and beautiful lakes.
• Spokane has been selected as an All-America City three times in the past 41 years.
• The city hosts many great community events, festivals and gatherings, and is home to the
Lilac Festival Bloomsday Run, one of the largest timed road races in the nation,
and the largest three-on-three basketball tournament, Hoopfest.
• Coram Deo’s current home is in downtown Spokane’s historic Holley Mason Building.our leaders: MATT ALLHANDS
ELDERS
JASON FARLEY COREY MCEACHRAN KALEB TOPP
is Associate Pastor at is a screenwriter, comedy was born and raised in the was born in Kalispell,
Coram Deo. He was born in writer, and poet from Spokane area, and after 15 MT and grew up within
the Northwest and raised in Spokane, WA. He years away, he’s thankful the Lutheran Church -
northern CA. After com- pastored for a decade to be back in his home- Missouri Synod. Kaleb
ing to Christ near the end before becoming a writer. town. After graduating married his high-school
of high school, Matt earned his AA in He is married with four kids 19-12. He college and getting married to Noelle, sweetheart, Stacia and they went on
Music before leaving home to serve on works for Loor.tv as Chief Content he went into youth ministry for a few to graduate from Hope College in
the staff of Youth With A Mission. He Officer and Inland Northwest Film years. During that time he read about Holland, MI. Kaleb completed medical
earned his BA in Medieval Studies from Studios as they build soundstages classical Christian education and school at the University of ND, and
the University of Oregon (UofO) and dedicated to film and television in realized this was the type of youth interned at Michigan State University
MDiv from Covenant Theological Semi- Airway Heights, WA. ministry he’d like to be involved in. in Grand Rapids. After completing his
nary. Before moving to Spokane with his He moved into his childhood home He spent a decade teaching various Emergency Medicine training, Kaleb
family, Matt served the Body of Christ in 2016 and enjoys Martinis and grammar school levels, the majority and Stacia moved to Spokane where
in foreign missions, worship leadership, conversation. of his time being with 6th graders they began attending Coram Deo.
and campus ministry. Matt and his wife, because they still laughed at his jokes. Kaleb completed church leadership
Becky, along with their two daughters The past 10 years have been in various training in 2020 and became a Ruling
Scout and Lieve, love Spokane because administrative roles, from vice princi- Elder at Coram Deo in 2021. They are
it is a place where they see their passion pal to Headmaster. Currently, Corey is raising three young daughters. Kaleb
for the arts and culture merging with the Dean of the Grammar School at is the Elder representative on the
their love of the outdoors. the Oaks Classical Christian Academy. Search Committee.
DEACONS
DAVE SNYDER grew up DARREL HAWES PETER MORISSETTE DAVID WALLACE
in Compton, CA. After was raised in a Christian was born and raised in David is a native of the
high school he toured home in central WA and Hardin, MT and was called central valley in Califor-
North America with the made a profession of faith to the Lord at a young age. nia. He graduated from
cast of “Up With People!” at age 7. He and his wife He moved to Brenham, TX the Master’s University in
Dave then earned his BA Genhi have 8 children, with after graduating from Whe- Southern California (BA
in Spanish at Cal State University at two still living at home. His accounting aton College with a degree in history. in English) where he also met his wife
Long Beach. He and his wife of 48 credentials include a degree and two He also earned a MA in Biblical Studies Sara. They have been married 17 years
years, Kathi, raised their daughter certifications. He currently manages from RTS-Houston. Peter taught in and have 5 boys (5-12). They moved to
and son while Dave maintained a a public utility and has over 20 years private Christian schools while in Texas. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in 2014.
30-year career as an IT professional. experience working in the public water The Lord opened the door for him and David is an avid reader, entrepreneur,
After moving to La Crosse, WI in 1986 and wastewater industry. He has been his wife, Jenn (married in 2014) to move and learner, having sold an
Dave and Kathi joined a PCA start-up a deacon for a more than 3 years, is to Spokane in 2017 where they immedi- e-commerce business in 2017 he
church where Dave completed leader- the current church Treasurer and has ately began attending Coram Deo. is now focused on new business
ship training in 2001 and was installed worked in various financial roles for oth- Peter was part of the initial leadership ventures and learning languages.
as Deacon. Finding a PCA church was er churches where he was a member. class and was ordained as a deacon in David’s wife, Sara is a Christian
a high priority when Dave and Kathy He is a music snob who counts himself 2018, having served as chairman these author and speaker with three
relocated to Spokane in 2016. Dave privileged to have seen James Taylor, past years. Peter currently works for books, two of which were published
serves as Deacon and as part of the Kansas, and the Neal Morse Band per- Caterpillar as part of their parts distribu- by P&R. The Wallaces joined Coram
Coram Deo music ministry. Dave is the form live, as well as Phil Keaggy more tion network and Jenn works as an ad- Deo in 2019.
Deacon representative on the Search times than he can remember. min for a non-profit counseling service.
Committee.SEARCH COMMITTEE*
BRETT BOOZ JEFF GRAY came GENHI HAWES KEN LINDSAY is a SHELLI PEGRAM,
grew up in rural to Spokane more was born in Dallas, native of southern a native of SD,
South Jersey than 30 years ago. TX. Her father CA. Ken and his was raised in the
where he was Soon thereafter was an ordained wife of 45 years, Lutheran Church-
raised in a PC Jeff married Robin Assembly of God Jan, have two Missouri Synod.
USA church. He and together they minister and her daughters who, As a young adult
went to college at raised their three, childhood in- along with their the Holy Spirit
the University of now adult, sons. cluded traveling husbands, are rais- worked through
Miami. He worked Jeff and Robin live with her parents ing their families. the ministry of
for UM for 25 an active lifestyle to Kenya before Ken retired in 2015 Campus Crusade
years before mov- taking advantage eventually locating after a 35-year ca- for Christ (Cru),
ing to Spokane of the hiking, in Seattle. Genhi reer in aerospace to reveal her need
in 2017. At UM boating and fish- and her husband manufacturing. to turn to Christ
he was involved ing opportunities Darrel married in He was actively in repentance.
with InterVarsity available in the 1990 and relocat- involved in several Shelli and her
Christian Fellow- Inland Northwest. ed from Seattle to Conservative Bap- husband, Rick,
ship and a number They also enjoy Loon Lake north tist and Evangeli- have been married
of PCA churches. gardening and of Spokane. There cal Free churches for more than 35
He works in IT at walks with their they raised and over the years, years. They have
Spokane Teachers Golden Retriev- homeschooled serving in various three daughters
Credit Union. He er, Grace. Jeff six sons and two leadership capac- all residing in the
has been married currently works daughters. Genhi ities. More recent- PNW. Shelli and
to Christy for 23 for the Kellogg works her hobby ly Ken and Jan Rick have been
years and they company and has farm, breeding became members involved in several
have six children had a long career dogs, caring for at Christ Presbyte- conservative
ages 6 to 18. They in consumer pack- livestock and pets. rian Church (PCA) reformed
live just north of aged goods sales. Genhi and Dar- in Temecula, CA. congregations
Millwood. Brett Jeff and Robin rel and their six After relocating affiliated with
is Vice-Chairman started coming to youngest children to the Spokane CREC, OPC and
of the Search Coram Deo in 2019 have been actively area in 2019 their the PCA. They live
Committee and and knew from the involved at Coram search for anoth- in Rathdrum, ID
participates in the first visit that they Deo since 2017. er PCA affiliated with their German
Coram Deo music had found their Darrel is a Deacon church led them Shorthair ‘Lilly’
ministry. new church home. and son Jayden to Coram Deo. and are one of the
Jeff is Chairman of works with the Ken plays guitar many families from
the Pastor Search youth. and bass with the the north Idaho
Committee. Coram Deo music area that make *
teams. Coram Deo their *KALEB TOPP, Elder and
church home. DAVE SNYDER, Deacon also serve
on the Search Committeeour six top pastoral priorities: (in ranked order) • PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD The word of God is preached with urgency and conviction, bringing it to bear on the changing needs of individuals, the community, and the world. High priority of pastor’s time is placed on sermon preparation. • TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY Pastor accepts an active teaching role, interpreting and teaching the Scriptures, theological concepts, history of the Church and current events; provides instruction for Church Officers; educational leaders, and confirms new members. • SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF MEMBERS Pastor shares members’ struggles regarding the Christian faith, with opportunity provided for individuals and groups to reflect on beliefs, concerns, doubts regarding Christian understanding of the spiritual dimensions of life. • ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP Pastor accepts appropriate administrative responsibilities, in a climate of delegated tasks and shared leadership; volunteers and professional staff encouraged to use their ideas and skills. Work done on developing accountability. • WORSHIP LEADERSHIP Pastor and Session work to develop a rich worship life, educating the congregation for meaningful participation. • CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNICATION Two-way communication encouraged, information gathered and shared that will assist problem solving and decision making; varying opinions elicited and all encouraged to listen to opposing points of view.
OUR CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS—
THE PASTOR WE’RE PRAYING FOR:
The pastoral search committee and the congregation have been seeking the
Lord to bring us our next shepherd for Coram Deo Presbyterian Church. We
seek a senior pastor who displays the qualities contained in 1 Timothy 3 and
Titus 1, is an ordained pastor in the PCA (or qualified to be ordained), and
exhibits the following characteristics:
• Knows who he is in Christ and is faithful in studying and preaching
the Word of God boldly with urgency and conviction, bringing it to
bear on the changing needs of individuals, the community, and the
world. We value expository teaching that’s in accordance with the
Westminster Standards and the historic confessions of the Church.
• Is eager to know, love and shepherd the flock with Christ-like
compassion.
• Is a wise and humble leader with a minimum of 10 years of pastoral
experience, preferably including experience as a Senior Pastor in a
like-minded church.
• Is experienced in working with the Session to develop a rich worship
life, educating the congregation for meaningful participation.
• Is diligent in training church officers, developing leaders, and
providing instruction for new members.
• Equips the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body
of Christ by encouraging all to use their gifts for God’s glory and the
blessing of our neighbors and the nations.senior pastor
application process:
• Pray – Before applying, please confirm your intent to apply
through prayer
• Prepare – Please prepare a cover letter, resume,
Ministry Data Form (MDF)*, and links to several
preaching examples
• Post – Once prepared, send your materials to our Pastoral Search
Committee email: cdpcpastorsearch@gmail.com
Our Pastoral Search Committee will confirm receipt and review your
materials. If they would like to schedule an interview, a committee
representative will contact you.
*If you have not prepared a Ministry Data Form (MDF) for the Presbyterian Church in America,
you can request one here.
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