DJ and Dottie have served in numerous ministry assignments which include pastoring children and youth, marketplace ministry, christian radio, ministry consulting, itinerant ministry, and church planting. DJ and Dottie's leadership style is empowering, practical, fun and very contagious. They have a passion for training people to lead, planting churches, and enjoying life with family and friends. DJ and Dottie do not care to be known for their accomplishments or bios but rather for being pastors who are authentic, reachable, and approachable. DJ and Dottie reside in Lake Stevens, WA and have three children. DJ and Dottie met in high school and have been happily married for 27 years.