Our Team

  • Pastor Brad Smith

    Pastor

    Brad graduated from Mobile University in Alabama and received his Master of Divinity at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He married his lovely bride Cynthia in 1978 and stepped into the pastor duties of LifeChange Christian Fellowship in June of 1993. They have two children, Kristal and Micah, that are grown and have families of their own. Brad enjoys wood turning on his lathe, fly fishing and camping in the teardrop trailer he and Cynthia built.

    As pastor, along with preparing and delivering spirit led sermons on Sunday mornings he is responsible for ministering to the members of the congregation by making hospital and home visits and counseling. He also leads a men's discipleship group on Wednesday mornings and a prayer group on Tuesday evenings. Occasionally there will be Sunday night teaching and training that he will conduct, as well as the oversight of the activities of the church. 

    Brad and Cynthia deeply love both this area and the church, they believe that the Bible, God’s Word, is our standard for faith and practice. The best way to reach out to Pastor Brad is via email at pastorbradlcf@gmail.com or to call the church office at (503) 842-9300.

  • Pastor Matthew

    Youth Pastor

    In addition to leading the Crusaders Youth group, Pastor Matt is called upon to give sermons regularly. He has been shepherded by Pastor Brad, who helped him reach the level of knowledge that makes him a valuable source of God's Word.

  • Michael & Sandra Swanson

    Deacon & Deaconess

    Our ministry is to reach out to the people in our congregation who need us. We visit people who are recovering from health issues, have suffered a loss, or who are homebound and would like company. We love to reach out by phone and just talk, too. I am happy to set up a meal train when someone is in need of meals. Our biggest joy is to pray with everyone who needs prayer.

  • Randy & Christie Sheppard

    Deacon & Deaconess

    Randy was born and raised in Washington state while Christi was born in Italy and raised in Missouri. Christi attended college in Memphis, Tennessee. They met at a small church in Seattle where Randy was saved the same week Christi was sent to help start a children's program. They were married in 1982 then moved to Everett, WA to raise three children. Randy worked as a welder in shipyards and Christi as an RN in the hospital. After the kids were grown their adventures took them to Kodiak, Alaska; Liberia, Africa and Eustis, Florida before landing in Tillamook. Family is important to them so they spend their time visiting nine grandchildren and helping with Randy's mom and Christi's dad.

    They have been at LifeChange about 5 years and both volunteer for Children's church once a month. Christi teaches Children's Sunday School and leads the Wednesday Ladies Bible study.

  • Ginnie Isle

    Ministry Assistant

    Ginnie began attending LifeChange in 1993 with her young daughter and grandmother. In 1995 she introduced her sister Becky to her future husband and in 1996 they were married at LifeChange. In 2017 Ginnie met Bryce, her husband, who is a part of the worship team.

    Ginnie serves as the church secretary where during the week she ensures that everything runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Ginnie also assists various ministries of the church with whatever they need to be successful meeting their goals and serving both church members and the community. One of her key roles is to assist Pastor Brad with numerous aspects of his ministry. Ginnie and her husband Bryce also run God’s Pantry, the church’s food pantry for those in need of a little extra help.

    Ginnie and Bryce both love this church and truly enjoy working alongside the leadership team at LifeChange. You can reach Ginnie at the church office by calling (503) 842-9300, or on Facebook (Ginnie Isle) or her cell phone (503) 812-3892.

  • Emily Coulter

    Children's Ministries

    Having studied at Boise Bible College, and with a daughter of her own, Emily has great plans to bring love and Jesus to the children of our neighborhood.

  • Wendy Johnston

    Music Minister

    Wendy was raised in Tillamook and consequently spent most of her adult life here. Wendy and her husband Glenn have been married for 39 years and have raised three children, Seth, Rosie and Sean, they also have 4 beautiful grandchildren. Wendy loves to read and garden if she’s not tending sheep and chickens.

    She has attended LifeChange off and on since about 2003 and has been part of the worship team each time she attended. Wendy started in November 2022 as the worship leader at LifeChange and shortly thereafter became a member. She is primarily responsible for choosing music for Sunday worship services and helping to plan the Easter and Christmas programs.  Wendy can be reached at lcfworshipleader@gmail.com

    God has given Wendy many gifts.... the piano, her voice, her gardening skills. None of this would matter without her true heart for God. You will experience Worship in the truest form with the Worship Team at LifeChange.