What we believe

We believe there is one God, who has revealed Himself as Father; through His Son, in redemption; and as the Holy Spirit, by emanation. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man. (See Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16.)

We believe that Jesus, the Son of God, suffered, was crucified, died, and was buried, to reconcile us to the Father. We believe Jesus did rise again from the dead, ascended into heaven and remains there until He returns again to judge all men at the last day (Colossians 2:9; Romans 1:4; Luke 24:1-7)

We believe that Jesus Christ shed His blood for the forgiveness of sins and to break the power of sin in the believer's life (Romans 3:25; 1 John 3:5-10; Ephesians 2:1-10).

We believe the Bible is God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21; John 10:35).

We believe in a literal heaven and hell (Matthew 25:46; Psalm 9:17; Revelation 21:7-8).

We believe we are justified by faith alone (Romans 5:1).

We believe in sanctification, which delivers us from the power and dominion of sin (Acts 26:18; 1 John 1:9). It is followed by life-long growth in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:16; 2 Peter 3:18).

We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit, and the initial evidence of the reception of this experience is speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance (Luke 11:13; Acts 1:5; 2:14, 8-17; 10:44-46; 19:6).

We believe healing is available through what Jesus accomplished in his death on the cross (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:14-18; James 5:14-16; Exodus 15:26).

We believe Jesus Christ will return again (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; Titus 2:13; 2 Peter 3:1-4; Matthew 24:29-44), and we love and wait for His appearing (2 Timothy 4:8).

We believe it is the responsibility of every believer to dedicate his life to carrying out the work of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20; Acts 1:8).

Meet The pastor

Dan Vandevender


The Vandevender Family finds great joy in seeing lives transformed through the power of God's grace.

Dan and his wife, Jerae, reside in Montesano, Washington with their two daughters. He has served in churches in Satsop, Olympia, and most recently Willapa Harbor. He has served in the roles of youth pastor, associate pastor, and lead pastor.

Dan has also been honored to be a director on the boards for children and youth ministries for Washington State.

Dan is an ordained minister through the National Association of Christian Ministers. He has a B.S. in Psychology. He is also a bi-vocational minister working as a superintendent for a general contractor.