Pastor Jackson led the church through the development of its new facility after the church grew beyond the capacity of the previous building in the Minnehaha neighborhood of Vancouver. During that time, the church has grown to serve some 1200 people on Sunday mornings, offering a wide range of ministries and opportunities for spiritual service and growth.

Paul combines an unflinching dedication to the clear exposition of the Word of God with an ability to connect personally to men, women, and families. His responsibilities include the overall leadership of the church, preaching and teaching the Word of God, and pastoral care. Paul and his wife Nancy have four children.

Al Curtis, Director of Operations

Al Curtis came to us with extensive management experience in private industry, and this experience serves him well in his responsibilities, which include: managing the custodial and grounds-keeping staff; scheduling of building use; maintenance and repair of building systems; coordinating setup of facilities; and development planning for the 20 acre campus.

Al leads a corps of volunteers for building and grounds upkeep. He is responsible for our men's ministries and assists with pastoral care and visitation.

Brian Martin, Director of Shepherding and Adult Equipping Ministries

Brian Martin is a graduate of Washington State University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary.

Brian assists in pastoral care with counseling and visitation as well as in the preaching of God's Word. In his leadership of the adult small group ministries, he works to train LIFE group leaders, develop new groups, and refine curriculum and other resources for these groups. He works on development and teaching of adult classes on Sundays and at other times.

Nancy Jackson, Director of Children's Ministries

Nancy Jackson is a graduate of Biola University and the University of Oregon, where she completed a Master's degree in teaching Spanish and English and also graduate course work in Education. Nancy leads a team of some 250 members who are with our children on Sunday mornings, weeknight Awana clubs and other ministries to children.

Her ministry goal is to use creative and fresh ways to communicate and model the truths of God's word at a level each age group can understand.

Rob Trenckmann, Director of Student Ministries

Rob Trenckmann graduated from Multnomah Bible College with a major in youth ministry.

Rob's responsibilities include the Sunday morning classes for middle school through high school. He also leads Wednesday evening Youth Group and other activities through the school year and summer which are designed to help our youth build authentic relationships with Christ as well as finding ways for effective outreach.

Steve Stager, Associate Director of Student Ministries

Steve and his wife Anna are originally from Spokane, and are both graduates of Multnomah Bible College with majors in Student Ministry. Before beginning the Master's program at Multnomah Biblical Seminary, Steve was a Community Youth Ministry Director for Malachi Ministries of Cadence International, working with teens of military personnel in Germany. Steve is primarily responsible for the college and young adult ministry at Glenwood. He also assists Rob Trenckmann in middle school and other student ministries.

Colleen Adent, Director of Music

Colleen Adent's background in performance and arranging is being put to good use each week at Glenwood Community Church as she prepares music for our worship services and special events. An accomplished pianist, Colleen has performed at a number of local as well as international venues. She is a graduate of Biola University in the field of piano performance.

Nathan Adent, Director of Worship

Nathan Adent provides leadership for our worship service planning process, working with the Senior Pastor to find music and other worship elements that will lead our congregation as we meet to worship the Lord and interact with His Word. He also serves as worship leader most weeks.

Anna Holczer, Assistant to Children's Ministries Director

Anna is Assistant to Nancy Jackson, Director of Children's Ministries. She graduated from Multnomah Bible College with a double major in Bible Theology and Educational Ministries, with an emphasis on children. Anna's responsibilities include organizing our Sunday Summer Camp, Vacation Bible Camp, and various other events throughout the year.

Judy McCleery, Office Manager

Office manager Judy McCleery is responsible for day to day office operations, accounting processes, and event and meeting scheduling.

Diane Stevens, Secretary

Secretary Diane Stevens is the front line for personal and phone hospitality at the church office. She also assists with many aspects of office administration.

Diane spends part of her time in preparation for our weekly worship services and other ministries.

Jackie Hadder, Secretary

Jackie is a part-time secretary at Glenwood, and assists Judy McCleery and Diane Stevens in the front office.

Eileen Haggerty, Secretary

Eileen is a part-time secretary at Glenwood, and assists Judy McCleery and Diane Stevens in the front office.