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MIKE MORAN
Mike Moran, our Senior Pastor, was raised in Stockton, California, and moved to the Auburn area in 2009. He is a graduate of Golden Gate Theological Seminary, and served on the staff of First Baptist Church of Modesto, California, for over 18 years. Mike’s passion is to see life change in himself and others, trusting God to remove those things in life that cause us to accept mediocrity and the status quo. He feels called to help people anticipate this work of God in their own lives, as God grows them up into the very image of His Son. He and his wife, Nancy, have two grown children, Kati and Patrick. Mike is an avid golfer and dedicated sports fan, cheering for the Giants and 49’ers. He is currently in the process of painful sports transitions!
Dixon and his wife Pat of 44 years have a married daughter and son and three grandchildren and have lived in the Federal Way area for 40 years. He was an engineer and manager in the aerospace industry for 30 years and following that, a chemical dependency counselor at a local hospital for seven years before entering full retirement.
Larry met his wife, Sheri, who grew up in Renton, at a church in Kent. They have three children and live in the Lea Hill area, where they serve as Regional Shepherds. Larry is a partner in a beverage distribution company in Kent. He is passionate about small groups and discipleship, and the work God does in these environments. He has served in various positions at Grace over the years, as an usher, greeter, teacher, and small group leader.
Russ and his wife Margie have been married for nearly 40 years. Russ is a local man and as he says, "I was born and tried to grow up in Seattle". Russ and Margie delight in their five adult children. Russ is a chaplain in the law enforcement community.
Kimo met his wife, Anita here at Grace in the early eighties and were married in the chapel at Grace. Kimo, originally from Hawaii, graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Zoology and a Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine. He currently has a practice in downtown Auburn. He and Anita live in Northeast Auburn, where they raised their four children. Kimo’s gifts include administration, leadership, and helps. He loves helping men grow in Christ through discipleship, and presently works with Men’s Ministry.
Jeff and his wife Teresa have been married 27 years and have a 18 year old daughter, Charissa. Jeff has been at Grace for over 24 years, is in his third 6 year term as an elder and he helped rewrite the church constitution and bylaws. Jeff earned an EE from the University of Washington and his M. Div from Western Seminary. He works as an engineer for a large local aerospace company.
Rich and his wife Diane have been married for 23 years. They have been at Grace since 1996 and involved in numerous ministries. Rich graduated from the University of Washington and Western Seminary. He has taught at Western Seminary and Cascade Bible College. Rich and Diane are realtors with Keller Williams Realty.
Tom and his wife Nancy have been married 34 years and have three grown sons as well as four grandchildren. They have attended Grace since 1981, and over that time, Tom has been involved in a variety of ministries including adult education, small group leadership and the church library. Tom is an engineer for the Boeing Company, and works at the Kent Space Center.
Reuben and Judy Stueckle have been married over 50 years and have been part of Grace since 1969. Reuben worked as a school teacher, and later as Executive Director of Business for Puyallup Schools until he retired. They currently live in Puyallup, where they raised their two children and are now happy grandparents. Reuben has served in many, many areas of ministry at Grace, including teaching and shepherding. He and Judy presently serve as Regional Shepherds for Sumner, Tacoma, and Edgewood.