our team
rob paugh, Lead pastor
Rob is the Lead Pastor at Shepherd since January of 2015. As lead pastor, Rob’s primary responsibilities include leading Shepherd to become the best church we can be. This responsibility includes working together with the staff and other leadership to develop and pursue vision by articulating, designing and aligning our ministries and resources to our mission, values, strategy and measures. Rob also preaches and teaches on most weekends.
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Tim Swanson, executive pastor
Tim has been a part of our team since 2003. He oversees Pastoral Care and Administration.
His favorite part of his ministry is helping people take steps forward in their walk with Jesus Christ. His main goal is for every person to grow and find a place to serve others.
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dAVID “Chaps” MIDDENDORF,
Sr. Adult Pastor: Prayer and Praise Ministry
Chaplain: Full Armor Biker Ministry
Chairman: Nazarene Motorcycle Fellowship
David wears many hats. He is the Associate Pastor, Senior Adult Pastor, Discipleship Coordinator and Chaplain for Full Armor Bikers. David leads worship in the 8:00, Traditional service on Sunday mornings because he's so old he knows all the hymns. He also leads the Prayer and Praise: Senior Adult Bible Study every Tuesday morning.
logan stone, creative Arts Director
Logan organizes and plans all the Sunday morning gatherings. He also directs and helps create all forms of art represented in services. He is heavily involved in leading bands and choir. He manages all audio/technical operations and teams in the sanctuary. He also helps administratively, with technology and digital media.
Ashley kuhn, children's pastor
Ashley has a heart for reaching families with children. She leads the K- 5th grade children's worship services on Sunday mornings and disciples children in their small groups on Wednesday nights. She also equips and oversees the preschool and nursery ministries with the help of a dedicated staff of volunteers.
JASON STATES, YOUTH PASTOR
Jason and his wife and ministry partner, Mindy, lead all aspects of ShepNaz ministries directed specifically toward High School and Middle School students.
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KEN PEASE, principal
Ken is the administrator at Shepherd Christian School. He encourages the teachers to nurture children spiritually, physically, academically and socially as they grow in Christlikeness. He ensures that SCS allows both teachers and students to put learning at the center of their daily activities and establishes a school-wide vision of commitment to high standards and the success of all students.
Stacey barrett, Director of Little Lambs Children’s Center
Stacey started with Little Lambs Children’s Center in 2016 and her primary responsibility is the overall development, management and support of the students, their families and staff. Along with her staff, Stacey ensures that the student’s emotional, educational and spiritual needs are met with love and guidance.
Mike Taylor, youth basketball director
support team
chaney shaner, video & screens consultant
Chaney helps the pastors bring the worship service to life on the big screens.
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val wright, administrative assistant
Val is the first contact with anyone who calls or enters the church office.
She makes sure the staff has what they need to carry out their ministry responsibilities.
She keeps everyone organized and on time.
phyllis, graphics and digital media consultant
Phyllis assists the church staff with anything printed, picturesque or promotional.
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cheryl campbell, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Cheryl discretely tracks all our monetary blessings and maintains the mountains of paperwork and receipts that flow through our office. She keeps the spending responsible and confidential. She is also the office chef and is frequently in the mood to amaze the staff with tasty lunches.
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