Leadership

Dave Benson

Senior Pastor

Dave Benson

Dave and Tami came to Newberg in January 2004. Dave is an ’89 George Fox University graduate and held a position here as Youth Pastor in the 1990′s. After living in Idaho for thirteen years, God orchestrated the events to bring Dave and Tami back to Newberg to lead Family Life Church.   Passion Their [...]

Darel Handley

Youth, College, Connections

Darel Handley

“Rachel and I joined the staff in 2007 and we’re loving every minute of it!”   Passion “We are both passionate about Jesus. I know it’s pretty typical and expected to say that on a church website but we really can’t imagine our lives without Jesus. We are passionate about spending time together, with the [...]

Tami Benson

Children's Ministries

Tami Benson

I LOVE spending time with people, ministry, and Family Life Church!  My greatest passion is seeing people come to know Jesus on a deeper level and watching them grow and make changes! Currently I am leading Creative Kidz ministry – the most fun I have ever had!  Kids are literally so “creative” and have SO [...]

Arlen Benson

Senior Ministries

Arlen Benson

John Marvin

Men's Ministries Leader

John Marvin

John & Sarah have been married for 25 years this year and have two grown sons, David & Phillip. The Marvins have been involved in ministry for over 25 years. They have a heart for evangelism, discipleship, and missions. Through evangelistic crusades, one-on-one evangelism and ministry on the streets of the inner-cities, the Marvin’s have [...]

Sarah Marvin

Women's Ministries Leader

Sarah Marvin

John & Sarah have been married for 25 years this year and have two grown sons, David & Phillip. The Marvins have been involved in ministry for over 25 years. They have a heart for evangelism, discipleship, and missions. Through evangelistic crusades, one-on-one evangelism and ministry on the streets of the inner-cities, the Marvins have [...]

Elaine Benson

Prayer Ministries

Don Loving

Board Member

Don Loving

Don is the Public Affairs Director of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME); he is also President of the Chehalem Park & Recreation District Board of Directors. He and his wife Anna have attended FLC for fourteen years. Don coordinates sports teams at FLC and serves as the Secretary/Treasurer for the Board. [...]

Zephyr Bizeau

Board Member

Zephyr Bizeau

Zephyr started attending FLC when he was less than 5 years old. Zephyr married Gayle in 2002. In 2006 they chose to return to Newberg and FLC, moving back across the country from Missouri. Together they have five kids ranging from one to eight years old. The kids (Ben, Faith, Lily, Kaiya, and Issac) take [...]

Joe Carlson

Board Member

Joe Carlson

Joe works as a Regional Performance Manager for Diebold. He and his wife Shannon have attended FLC for 6 years. Joe has been involved in leadership with Royal Rangers and the Worship Team (sound). Shannon co-manages Common Grounds. They have 6 children: Joshua, Adam, Kaitlin, Grace, Emily, and Josiah.

Fred Martin

Board Member

Fred Martin

Fred and Rachel have attended here 9 years split into two time periods: 1980-1985, and 2004-present. Fred retired from the U.S. Army as a Sergeant First Class after serving for 21 years. Fred & Rachel have 4 children and 11 grandchildren. Fred’s hobbies are woodworking, do-it-your-self projects, mechanics, and vehicle restoration.

Pat Thomas

Board Member

Pat Thomas

Pat & Gene own and operate Thomas Heating and Cooling. They have attended FLC for over 30 years. The Thomases have three children – Bethany (husband Bob), Jared (wife Jessica), and Kyle – and four grandsons. Pat serves as a board trustee, a member of the women’s committee and guest reception. Gene is a member [...]