Our leadership and staff is comprised of men and women who love, care, and pray for every single person in the church. If you have questions for any of our staff, feel free to email or call them.
RESURRECTION Leadership & Staff
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David Scott
PASTOR
David grew up in the Seattle area where he attended North Seattle Alliance Church. He attended Biola and Trinity Western University, graduating with a BA in Biblical Studies and a minor in history. He earned his MA in Biblical Studies at Reformed Theological Seminary, and his M.Div. at Westminster Theological Seminary. David and his wife, Sara, have four kids aged 17 to 23. In 2001, David was ordained at Covenant Presbyterian Church, where he served as associate pastor before coming on staff at Faith Presb in 2007, in preparation for planting our church.
CONTACT: david@resurrectionpc.org
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John Galle
Elder (Clerk of THE Session)
John is a native Minnesotan who came to know Christ at the age of 18. Attending Bible college in California, he met his wife, Linda, and together they moved to Washington state in 1978. John is recently retired after a varied career as a teacher, police officer, and city manager. John and his wife Linda have worshipped at Resurrection since 2014 and are both actively involved in teaching the children of the church.
CONTACT: john@resurrectionpc.org
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Scott Jensen
elder
Scott grew up in Parkland and attended Washington High School. He and his wife, Beth, have one daughter, Allison. Scott is self-employed at his plant nursery and hobbies include running, gardening and reading. He is a life-long Christian and has been with RPC from the beginning. Scott loves RPC for the people, the preaching and community groups.
CONTACT: scott.jensen@resurrectionpc.org
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J Frank Spears
Elder
Frank grew up in the south and has lived in the Pacific NW for over 45 years. He served in the Army after which he attended the University of Alaska, Anchorage where he received a BS in Civil Engineering. He and his wife Janet are among the founding members of Resurrection Presbyterian Church. They have six adult children and many grandchildren they enjoy in retirement.
CONTACT: frank@resurrectionpc.org
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Troy Wisdom
Elder
Troy was one of the founding elders of Resurrection back in 2009. He and his wife Diane have three adult children and five grandchildren.
CONTACT: troy@resurrectionpc.org
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Tim Vander Pol
deacon
Tim was born and raised in the Shoreline, WA area. He was serving as a deacon at Faith PCA when Resurrection was planted. As a deacon from Faith attending RPC, he assumed many deacon duties at RPC prior to being elected as one of the original deacons. Tim and his wife, Sharletta, have eight children: two girls followed by six boys. Tim works as one of the Vice Presidents at Peninsula Truck Lines.
CONTACT: tim@resurrectionpc.org
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Josh Bava
deacon
Josh has served as a deacon since 2018. He has lived in Washington and Missouri since graduating from Central Washington University with a B.A. in law and justice. He has completed several courses working toward his M.A. in Biblical studies from Reformed Theological Seminary. He particularly enjoys Church history and apologetics and the works of Charles Spurgeon and R.C. Sproul.
CONTACT: josh.bava@resurrectionpc.org
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Nathan Couch
Deacon
Nathan was born and raised in the Roy, WA area. He graduated from a Bible College in Lagrange, WY. He met and married his wife, Joy, at the church they grew up at in Roy, WA. They have five children: Steven, Rachel, Kathryn, Ginny, and Matthew. Nathan is a project manager for J&S Construction in Sumner. In his free time, he enjoys studying theology and reading books.
CONTACT: nathan.couch@resurrectionpc.org
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Nick FAllis
deacon (CHairman)
Nick was born in Alaska but has lived in northwest Washington for his whole life since the age of one. He is married to Beth Fallis and has four kids: Christian, Wells, Audrey, and Bronte. He is looking forward to helping the family of RPC in whatever ways God points him.
CONTACT: nick.fallis@resurrectionpc.org
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Michael Lee
Deacon
Michael grew up in the Midwest and came to the Pacific NW as a teenager. He has been a member of RPC since its beginning and one of the original deacons since 2010. Michael recently retired from teaching. He and his wife, Diana, have 5 adult children, 13 grandchildren and enjoy traveling.
CONTACT: michael@resurrectionpc.org
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David over
deacon
David grew up in Kent, WA and came to faith in Christ while attending Emmanuel Orthodox Presbyterian Church, where he first met his wife Sarah when they were 12 years old. They have been attending Resurrection since 2017 and have two children. David graduated from Central Washington University with a BS in IT and Administrative Management and works as a Sr. Ramp Procurement and Strategy Manager for Amazon.
CONTACT: david.over@resurrectionpc.org
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Abi Gross
ADMINISTRATOR
Abi and husband Jon have 3 children. Both Jon and Abi were born and raised in the PNW. Abi attended Whatcom Community College, obtained a degree in Office Administration, which led her to work in insurance. After working in insurance for 9 years, she joined us in 2023 as our church administrator.
CONTACT: abi.gross@resurrectionpc.org
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Denise Postma
music director
After graduating from Dordt College, Denise moved from her childhood home near Ireton, IA, to Hanford, CA. While living in California, she served as Worship Coordinator for the Hanford CRC for over 12 years. In October 2016, she moved to Puyallup and began serving as Music Director at RPC one year later. Denise also works as a paraeducator for the Puyallup School District. She enjoys spending time with family, cross-stitching, gardening, going for walks, and appreciating the beauty of the Pacific NW.
