reach team

Meet the Team

Our team is united by our desire to show people that they belong in God’s family, and to equip them to live their lives on His mission. We enjoy the work and have fun along the way, but our main focus is helping people to grow in faith and to impact their communities.

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Staff

Our staff is empowered to champion the day-to-day ministries of Reach. They help us to belong, to serve, and to care for each other and the city as we follow Jesus together.

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Annika Arrera
Associate Kids Pastor
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Associate Kids Pastor
Annika Arrera

Hi! My name is Annika and I am so thrilled to be the Reach Kids Associate Pastor. I have been at Reach since 2018 and feel so grateful to be on staff. My husband, Matt, and I live in Juanita and love being on the Eastside. I am so thrilled to be able to pour into our Reach Kids and teach them about Jesus. A few of my favorite things include: baking gluten-free goodies, drinking pour-over coffee, and organizing anything and everything. I would love to grab a coffee with you and get to know you more!

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Matt Arrera
Audio Lead
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Audio Lead
Matt Arrera

Hey! I lead our audio team. We work together to make sure that everything our church is doing sounds great. We believe that technical excellence and creativity are simply a means to loving God and serving our church family. I have loved music and making weird noises since I was a kid. I'm from the PNW and love a good hike and a pretentious cup of coffee. My wife Annika and I live in Juanita. Come see me in the booth sometime!

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Christian Balcer
Director of Operations + Chief of Staff
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Director of Operations + Chief of Staff
Christian Balcer

Reach felt special from the moment I first attended back in May, 2022. It's been home ever since and has changed my life along the way. I'm a former hospital administrator-turned-Trader Joe's crew member now working in non-profit ministry! I have a passion for excellence and love getting stuff done - my role here at Reach is the perfect fit!I have a deep love for Michigan - my home state - as well as for my alma mater, the University of Michigan - GO BLUE! Snowy days bring joy to my heart, I despise putting things in my pockets, and always cheer for the referees while watching soccer matches.

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Ranen Bothel
Live Media Production Lead
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Live Media Production Lead
Ranen Bothel

Hey! I'm Ranen, and I am the Live Media Production Lead here at Reach Church. I love any and all things tech-related, and I am honored to get to work on the Reach team creating slides, directing the livestream, and making Sundays go smoothly. I have been attending Reach since I was 7 years old in 2014, and have loved it every step of the way. I have a passion for music and love playing guitar and listening to music. I am also an avid sneakerhead, and will never miss an opportunity to nerd out on kicks with someone! 👟

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Stephen Garcia
Groups + Connections Pastor
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Groups + Connections Pastor
Stephen Garcia

Reach is the home that raised me in the faith since my sophomore year at Northwest University in 2013. Jesus has used this family to transform my life — a place where the Gospel takes center stage. I long to see Reach become not just a dwelling for God's presence, but a home where the lost, lonely, cynical, and hurt experience righteousness, peace and joy in Christ. Reach will be a home for all. God’s grace has brought us this far, and his grace will finish the work. I also make passable latte art, build websites on the side, and love hosting friends for food and fellowship. I’d love to connect with you about community around here!

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Rob Garey
Executive Director
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Rob Garey

I get to lead our church’s operations, strategy, and finances, and I’m humbled by the opportunity to steward all that God has given Reach! I’m committed, with all of you, to helping build a church where our great grandkids can Be the Church and Reach the City 100 years from now. I’m married to the invincible Vanessa and we have four kids – Quinn, Ryland, Viva, and Shepherd. We live in Bothell, and have a swimming pool to catch all the leaves.

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Zach Hendricks
Worship Pastor
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Worship Pastor
Zach Hendricks

Hi! I have the joy of leading worship and gatherings here. We highly value worship - it is our gratitude to Him. My life has been changed by encounter with Jesus, and I wholeheartedly believe in what He does when the church gathers. So that’s how I spend my time. We have been a part of Reach since 2014. I am a native Texan and my wonderful wife Shelby grew up on the Eastside. We have 5 beautiful children - twin girls Lily and Piper, Archer, Frankie, and Otto. I love being with my wife and kids. I come alive in creativity and making music. I enjoy scouring the internet for unique samples to put into songs. I am fond of 16-bit era video games.

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Diane Hwang
Welcome Lead
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Welcome Lead
Diane Hwang

I have the privilege of serving as the Welcome Lead here at Reach. I'm passionate about creating a space and community where people feel welcome as they come to church — whether that's as people walk through the doors for the first time, or as people serve on the Welcome Team, I desire people to feel at home here at Reach. My husband, our two kids and I started attending Reach in 2021 and we are grateful to call Reach home. You'll often find me drinking an iced coffee, even on the coldest of days, or serving our region's law enforcement community alongside my family through our local nonprofit.

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John Kim
Worship Lead
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Worship Lead
John Kim

Hey! It’s my joy to be the Worship Lead at Reach! I help lead the administration and management of our worship team. I long to see revival through music, and I get to see glimpses of it unfold every single time we gather. Reach has been my home since May of 2021. I love writing songs and creating music for Jesus and His people. I find delight in good hangs and good food, so catch me at any of our gatherings and let’s chop it up!

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Josh Loy
Care Pastor
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Care Pastor
Josh Loy

I am a counselor who oversees care at Reach. I meet with our people who are dealing with special circumstances (loss, anxiety, depression, addiction, etc.) and I open the Bible with them. It’s awesome. I also direct a counseling program at a local school, working with at-risk teens. My wife Kindal and I love to share our story with others. Reach found us years ago when we were hurting and desperately in need of God’s voice. I’m a cheese addict (I can quit anytime I want to), overly committed to Nebraska football, tattoo enthusiast, and have a child-posse of 4 cool kiddos.

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Amber Lucas
Reach Youth Admin
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Reach Youth Admin
Amber Lucas

My husband and I moved from California and began attending Reach in 2021. I previously served as a youth pastor for six years and now have the honor of working alongside Bella, supporting Reach Youth through administrative work.

Outside of work, my daughter is my world. In my free time I love painting, crocheting and watching premier league soccer. If you have any questions about Reach Youth, please feel free to reach out — I’d love to help!

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Isaac Peabody
Communications Lead
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Communications Lead
Isaac Peabody

Proverbs 25:11 says, "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver." As I lead our communications efforts at Reach, I see the words we use as a primary opportunity to provide clarity and care for our congregation. My incredible wife, Gabrielle, and I have been a part of Reach for years and I joined the staff team in 2024. I'm a songwriter, a huge nerd for the Lord of the Rings series, and an avid (but terrible) golfer.

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Bella Pronovost
Youth Pastor
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Bella Pronovost

My heart is to raise up young followers of Jesus to be bold in their faith, live on mission, and do life together. I landed at Reach my freshman year of college at Northwest University when I began attending Reach College Group. It has now been four years of calling Reach home. I am married to my wonderful husband Liam, I will never say no to a trip to Target, and I really enjoy funny memes to help me not take life too seriously.

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Kelsey Rutledge
Young Adults Pastor
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Young Adults Pastor
Kelsey Rutledge

HELLO!! If you’re reading this — I genuinely hope we get to meet! I get to to currently express my love toward God through serving college students, young adults (20s/early 30s), and Reach Interns. THE DREAM. I’m passionate about pastoring, teaching, writing, dreaming up ideas, and equipping and mobilizing people to get into the Scriptures and live on mission. I’ve led college students since 2014 through working for The INN college ministry (2017-2021), The World Race (2016-2017), and my graduate studies at Seattle University (M.Ed in Student Development Administration, 2016). I started at Reach in July 2021, and I feel so honored to call this place home! Other fun facts: I was born and raised in Orange County, CA, I have Celiac’s disease (gluten-free foodie!), I’m a proud APU grad, and I love adventures (traveling, camping/hiking, + playing card games).

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Erin Sanchez
Adult Ministries Pastor + People Ops
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Adult Ministries Pastor + People Ops
Erin Sanchez

My husband, Joseph, and I relocated from hot Arizona to the beautiful PNW in 2017 to raise our two kids, Jael and Elijah, in the adventure wonderland that is Washington. You'll find me with an oat milk latte nose-deep in a good book, engrossed in period films and television shows, digging into my Bible, maintaining my 39 indoor plants, and spending as much time outdoors as possible.

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Damon Strom
Family Pastor
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Family Pastor
Damon Strom

I have the privilege of serving as the Family Pastor at Reach Church. With over 24 years of experience in kids and family ministry, my passion is to see the next generation encounter Jesus’ unconditional grace at the very start of their story. A Seattle native, I was the kid who got sad when the sun came out (true story). I met my wife, Kristine, in the church lobby, and together we have three fantastic kids. Dirt bikes, surfboards, pickleball paddles, and ACUO CrossFit are a few of the things that make me smile.

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Elders

Elders oversee the life, teaching, and mission of Reach, and work to keep everything we do focused on seeing the Northwest as it is in Heaven. Learn more and read elder updates at the button below.

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Rob Garey
Executive Director
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Executive Director
Rob Garey

I get to lead our church’s operations, strategy, and finances, and I’m humbled by the opportunity to steward all that God has given Reach! I’m committed, with all of you, to helping build a church where our great grandkids can Be the Church and Reach the City 100 years from now. I’m married to the invincible Vanessa and we have four kids – Quinn, Ryland, Viva, and Shepherd. We live in Bothell, and have a swimming pool to catch all the leaves.

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Rick Grimm
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Rick Grimm

Am I the eldest elder? I think it just worked out that way. I have followed Jesus since 1972 and have been married for over 40 years. We homeschooled our six (now adult) kids (3 boys, 3 girls) and we have more than 5 grandchildren. I grew up in the Southern Baptist church and have been non-denominational for the past 30 years. I believe that the church’s primary mission is discipleship and I hope to see all Reach attendees be transformed as they become more like Christ.

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Zach Hendricks
Worship Pastor
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Worship Pastor
Zach Hendricks

Hi! I have the joy of leading worship and gatherings here. We highly value worship - it is our gratitude to Him. My life has been changed by encounter with Jesus, and I wholeheartedly believe in what He does when the church gathers. So that’s how I spend my time. We have been a part of Reach since 2014. I am a native Texan and my wonderful wife Shelby grew up on the Eastside. We have 5 beautiful children - twin girls Lily and Piper, Archer, Frankie, and Otto. I love being with my wife and kids. I come alive in creativity and making music. I enjoy scouring the internet for unique samples to put into songs. I am fond of 16-bit era video games.

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Don Hjort
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Don Hjort

My wife Leanne and I have attended Reach since the fall of 2016. We initially found community through serving on the Setup Team. We help with the high schoolers in Reach Youth and are mentors with the Marriage Care Team. We are blessed that our four grown children and fourgrandchildren all live in the area. Attending a multi-generational church is important to us. I admit that I can’t read Ephesians 2 without getting choked up; the “but God” part gets me every time. We are committed listeners and will always be available for a conversation.

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Charlie Maier
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Charlie Maier

My wife Kelcy and I have been attending Reach since about 6 months after the church launched in 2012. We landed at Reach because of the people. We've stayed at Reach because of the people. Our community isn't perfect and we don't pretend to be, but we love Jesus. I'm focused on serving our church body and staff to ensure we are making disciples that reach our cities with the Good News. Kelcy and I have 3 daughters - we are a wacky bunch that loves hosting people, dance parties, and laughing at Dad.

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Deacons

Deacons are a pivotal part of the biblical blueprint for effective leadership in the Church, and have a deep commitment to serve and unify our community. They help us equip more of God’s people for ministry, meet their tangible needs, and bring health and maturity in our church.

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Missions
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Christina Bothel
Ministry Team
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Vanessa Garey
Ministry Team
Davin HwangDavin Hwang
Davin Hwang
Response + Security
Nick JacksonNick Jackson
Nick Jackson
Troop Leader
Kelcy MaierKelcy Maier
Kelcy Maier
Reach Women
Liam PronovostLiam Pronovost
Liam Pronovost
Reach Youth
Joseph SanchezJoseph Sanchez
Joseph Sanchez
Reach Youth
Matt SatoMatt Sato
Matt Sato
Marriage Care
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Kelli Sato
Marriage Care
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Maren Vallerand
Reach Women

Advisory Council

Reach’s Advisory Council supports the Elders by providing an outside perspective, wisdom and counsel, and encouragement on church-wide theological or strategic matters.

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Gerry Breshears
Professor of Theology, Western Seminary
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Sean Gasperetti
Lead Pastor, Bright City Church
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Brian McCormack
Executive Director, Breakaway
Sundays at 9:15AM + 11:15AM

You’re Invited

Whether you’ve been following Jesus for decades, or identify with words like “curious” or “skeptical” when it comes to faith or church, we want you to know there is a place for you here.

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