Our Team
Elders
The overall ministry at Clear Creek Church is directed by a team of Elders.
In Scripture, the Elders are responsible for the spiritual and shepherding tasks of the congregation (I Timothy 3:1-7; I Peter 5:1-3).
They are under-shepherds to the Chief Shepherd Jesus, Who is the Head of His body, the church (Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18).
The Elders of Clear Creek seek to support and encourage the mission and vision of the congregation through
teaching, preaching, counseling, leading, directing, and protecting the spiritual health of our church family.
In Scripture, the Elders are responsible for the spiritual and shepherding tasks of the congregation (I Timothy 3:1-7; I Peter 5:1-3).
They are under-shepherds to the Chief Shepherd Jesus, Who is the Head of His body, the church (Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18).
The Elders of Clear Creek seek to support and encourage the mission and vision of the congregation through
teaching, preaching, counseling, leading, directing, and protecting the spiritual health of our church family.
The overall ministry at Clear Creek Church is directed by a team of Elders.
In Scripture, the Elders are responsible for the spiritual and shepherding tasks of the congregation (I Timothy 3:1-7; I Peter 5:1-3).
They are under-shepherds to the Chief Shepherd Jesus, Who is the Head of the His body, the church (Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18).
Therefore, the Elders of Clear Creek seek to support and encourage the mission and vision of the congregation through teaching, preaching, counseling, leading, directing, and protecting the spiritual health of our church family.
In Scripture, the Elders are responsible for the spiritual and shepherding tasks of the congregation (I Timothy 3:1-7; I Peter 5:1-3).
They are under-shepherds to the Chief Shepherd Jesus, Who is the Head of the His body, the church (Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18).
Therefore, the Elders of Clear Creek seek to support and encourage the mission and vision of the congregation through teaching, preaching, counseling, leading, directing, and protecting the spiritual health of our church family.
Mark Armstrong
Elder/Minister of Operations
Mark and Donna Armstrong have been part of Clear Creek since 2015. They have been married since 1978 and have 3 children, 9 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson. They are big Disneyland fans and enjoy going there with their family.
Mark loves to teach the Word, making it clear, understandable, and relevant to life. He also is gifted in organization and administration.
Donna is a gifted and effective teacher, able to relate to young and old alike.
Mark loves to teach the Word, making it clear, understandable, and relevant to life. He also is gifted in organization and administration.
Donna is a gifted and effective teacher, able to relate to young and old alike.
Mark and Donna Armstrong have been part of Clear Creek for over 6 years. They have been married since 1978 and have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. They are big Disneyland fans and enjoy going there with their family.
Mark loves to teach the Word, making it clear, understandable, and relevant to life. He also is gifted in organization and administration.
Donna is a gifted and effective teacher, able to relate to young and old alike.
Mark loves to teach the Word, making it clear, understandable, and relevant to life. He also is gifted in organization and administration.
Donna is a gifted and effective teacher, able to relate to young and old alike.
Al Cushway
Elder
Al and Barb Cushway hail from Michigan, having come to Portland to attend Western Seminary. They have been married 40 years and have 3 grown sons, 3 granddaughters, and 2 grandsons. They are pet lovers, often fostering dogs in need.
Al’s great passion is the study and teaching of Scripture to equip and encourage God’s people.
Barb ministers faithfully at the Oregon Humane Society, not just to God’s furry creatures, but to the people placed in her path.
Al’s great passion is the study and teaching of Scripture to equip and encourage God’s people.
Barb ministers faithfully at the Oregon Humane Society, not just to God’s furry creatures, but to the people placed in her path.
Al and Barb Cushway hail from Michigan, having come to Portland to attend Western Seminary. They have been married 40 years and have 3 grown sons, 3 granddaughters, and 2 grandsons. They are pet lovers, often fostering
dogs in need.
Al’s great passion is the study and teaching of Scripture to equip and encourage God’s people.
Barb ministers faithfully at the Oregon Humane Society, not just to God’s furry creatures, but to the people placed
in her path.
dogs in need.
Al’s great passion is the study and teaching of Scripture to equip and encourage God’s people.
Barb ministers faithfully at the Oregon Humane Society, not just to God’s furry creatures, but to the people placed
in her path.
Doug Sanford
Elder
Doug and Marie met while at Fresno State University and have been married 47 years. They have 2 children, 2 grandsons, and another one on the way. They enjoy time at the beach and attending live theater. They have served at Clear Creek in many ministry capacities for over 20 years.
Doug loves in-depth study of God's Word and teaching various books of the Bible, especially End Times Prophecy.
Marie is a retired teacher who is very creative and enjoys arts and crafts. She has loved serving in women's, youth, and children's ministries both here and on mission trips.
Doug loves in-depth study of God's Word and teaching various books of the Bible, especially End Times Prophecy.
Marie is a retired teacher who is very creative and enjoys arts and crafts. She has loved serving in women's, youth, and children's ministries both here and on mission trips.
Doug and Marie met while at Fresno State University and have been married 47 years. They have 2 children, 2 grandsons, and another one on the way. They enjoy time at the beach and attending live theater. They have served at Clear Creek in many ministry capacities for over 20 years.
Doug loves in-depth study of God's Word and teaching various books of the Bible, especially End Times Prophecy.
Marie is a retired teacher who is very creative and enjoys arts and crafts. She has loved serving in women's, youth, and children's ministries both here and on mission trips.
Doug loves in-depth study of God's Word and teaching various books of the Bible, especially End Times Prophecy.
Marie is a retired teacher who is very creative and enjoys arts and crafts. She has loved serving in women's, youth, and children's ministries both here and on mission trips.
Deacons
The purpose of the Deacon’s Ministry is to serve the Lord and His Church by assisting the Pastors/Elders in meeting the spiritual and physical needs of the Church, with a particular emphasis on the physical needs.
The Deacons at Clear Creek Church are volunteer servant leaders who meet the qualifications for the office of Deacon as outlined in I Timothy 2:8-13.
The Deacons at Clear Creek Church are volunteer servant leaders who meet the qualifications for the office of Deacon as outlined in I Timothy 2:8-13.
Alex
Matthis
Bill
Lunceford
Doug
Sanford
Josh
Guisinger
Kevin
Hanson
Randy
Souders
Greg
Baurer
Ryan
Haddan
Deacon In Training
Deacons
The purpose of the Deacon’s Ministry is to serve the Lord and His Church by assisting the Pastors/Elders in meeting the spiritual and physical needs of the Church, with a particular emphasis on the physical needs.
The Deacons at Clear Creek Church are volunteer servant leaders who meet the qualifications for the office of Deacon as outlined in I Timothy 2:8-13.
The Deacons at Clear Creek Church are volunteer servant leaders who meet the qualifications for the office of Deacon as outlined in I Timothy 2:8-13.
Alex
Matthis
Kevin
Hanson
Bill
Lunceford
Randy
Souders
Doug
Sanford
Greg
Bauer
Deacon In Training
Ryan
Haddan
Josh
Guisinger
Staff and Ministry Leaders
Al Cushway
Adult Education
Donna Portin
Décor
Nikki Barone
Safety Team
Barb Cushway
Women's Ministry
Co-Leader
Doug Sanford
55 Alive, Ushers,
Member Care,
Deacons
Lindsey Skones
Children's Ministry
Benjamin Sadler
Creative Arts Director
Gloria Jackson
Preschool
Director/Teacher
Mark Armstrong
Minister of Operations
Community Groups
Carol Rasmussen
Women's Ministry
Co-Leader
Greg & Cheri Smith
Missions Committee
Randy Souders
Visitation Team
Donna Armstrong
Administrative
Assistant,
Youth
Josh Guisinger
Men's Ministry
Tutti Souders
Preschool Board Chair
Contact information is available in the church directory or from the church office.