Conner and his wife Caroline have been with Go Church since before the beginning of it’s launch. In 2018, they moved from Kansas City, Missouri when Conner believed he was being called to help plant Go Church. Now, they are living in Ridgefield with two beautiful children. Conner is passionate and convicted that the Pacific Northwest is thirsty for Worship and Discipleship that is founded in Biblical truth. While Conner leads both worship and discipleship ministries at Go Church, he firmly believes these two areas are largely interconnected. In his own words, “worship fuels discipleship and discipleship fuels worship. You cannot have one without the other.” In each area of ministry Conner’s heart and strategy aligns with the overall vision of Go Church in the categories of loving God and loving each other. In the interest of serving his church better, Conner is also pursuing a Master of Divinity degree.

James was raised in a Christian home, but soon ventured off to do what he wanted with his life. In college, Jesus got a hold of him with a clear wake up call which led him down a path of growth until he was ready to lead student ministry. James is excited to be a part of what God is doing in Ridgefield by using his experience as a High School teacher to lead the students of Go Church to walk with Jesus. He has four wonderful daughters and spends every waking moment he can with them and his wonderful wife Jess.

Kristy Ford was born in Kansas City and grew up in Blue Springs, Missouri. In high school, her long search for a trustworthy friend ended one night during a revival when she realized Jesus was not only the friend she had been looking for, but her Savior and Lord as well. She is a Christ-follower, pastor's wife, and church planter. God has blessed her with 2 wonderful, red-headed children who both serve in ministry, as well one daughter-in-love and a very adorable grandson and granddaughter! Kristy has a heart for women to find strength, encouragement, and comfort as they apply God's Word. She enjoys walking, singing, and dark chocolate.

Nicole grew up in Sherwood, Oregon on a daffodil farm. Only three weeks after getting married and moving to Vancouver, her mother-in-law invited her to bible study fellowship (BSF) where she found what was missing in her life and gave her life to Christ. Since then she has done BSF every year, including serving as a class administrator for two years. She is a recent stay-at-home mom that enjoys homeschooling her son, baking, cooking, anything sourdough, kombucha, canning and more. She enjoys adventuring to Sunriver or the beach, going on walks, bike rides, hikes, and occasionally watching a few shows and movies (her absolute favorite is Pride & Prejudice). Her next fun adventure is underway with starting a garden this year. Her family has been attending Go Church for more than two years now and also enjoys the connections made at Go Groups. 

Randy is the Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention and happens to live in Ridgefield. When Pastor Mark decided to plant a church near his home, Randy and wife Paula jumped on board. While Randy is often out of town preaching in other churches on Sundays, he is committed to helping support Go Church, leveraging his extensive experience to provide important input and leadership behind the scenes.

Bevan brings a wealth of experience from his 41 years of Christian ministry in the Northwest, where he has served as a church planter, pastor, and church planting director/state missions director with the Northwest Baptist Convention. His hobbies include fishing, camping, hunting, and target shooting. He is a lover of Jesus and passionate about church planting. He has plugged into Go Church, serving in various capacities, along with his wife, Joyce, and they are excited to be a part of what God is doing in our church.