Our pastors & staff can be found on campus, but also in the community- at schools, youth centers, hospitals and homes. As leaders of our missional vibe, we desire to be “apostolic” leaders- engaging culture and developing valued connections with our community.
We are all shapes and sizes and come with different skills in areas like programming, counseling, small groups, Bible/spiritual training, communication and family/relational dynamics. We love using those gifts and experiences to help others find encouragement, wholeness and their own particular “shape” or purpose in God’s plan – helping recreate this world from the inside out: one person at a time!
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Bryan White - Sr. Pastor
Bryan White is the Senior Pastor at The Cathedral of Joy. Although he has lived in a variety of towns and cities throughout the Pacific Northwest, he feels God has brought him home to Eastern Washington through his call to the Cathedral. Bryan holds a BA from Portland State University and a Masters of Divinity from Methodist Theological School in Ohio. In addition to his theological work at MTSO, he studied both Greek and Hebrew Languages at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, OH. Bryan believes God has prepared him all his life to serve at the Cathedral. He felt a strong, clear call from God to this ministry. His main passion in ministry is to help people grow as Disciples of Christ, through the Spiritual Disciplines such as prayer and Bible Study, but also by understanding that God has placed each of us in unique situations in the world to live our faith. Bryan is passionate about Justice Issues, he is proud of COJ’s local ministries as well as our unique Honduran ministry. Bryan enjoys spending time with his family, loves being in the mountains, and playing guitar.
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Justin Porter - Youth & People Development Pastor
Passionate about helping others discover and live out who God has created and called them to be, Justin has been serving here at CoJ since 2009 as our Pastor of People Development. Originally from Southern California where he was born and raised, he and his family have found their new home here in the Tri-Cities. Justin earned his Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from Sonoma State University in 1996 and is currently working toward his Master in Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is also a certified Life Plan Facilitator. Since graduation, Justin has been actively involved in both the fitness industry and vocational ministry helping others on their journey to become all that they are created to be. Justin is married to the love of his life Janae and they have 3 amazing kids – Grace, Nathan and Ashlyn.
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Dick Sanders
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Phil Boucher
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Edsel grew up in a United Methodist pastor’s family and lived many places where his father served churches. He graduated from High School in La Grande, Oregon. He graduated from Eastern Oregon University with a B.A. He then attended Asbury Theological Seminary and graduated with an M.Th from Candler School of Theology at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. He also attended the State University of Iowa and later graduated with a D.Min, from San Francisco School of Theology. He retired from the United Methodist pastorate after 40 years of ministry. After retirement, Edsel moved to the Tri-Cities to serve as a volunteer on the pastoral staff at COJ, with his son, Bryan. Edsel’s two major joys are being with his family and spending time at the family cabin at Wallowa Lake, Oregon.
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Kendall Kaiser - Director of Connectional Ministry
Kendall is the Director of Connectional Ministries at the Cathedral of Joy. He was raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He doesn’t remember a time when he “gave his life to Christ”, but rather, has grown closer in his walk with Christ over the years – often with the help of Disciples who God has placed in his path. He has his bachelors degree from University of Idaho in telecommunications, and worked as a commercial television producer in Portland for 15 years before moving to the Tri-Cities in 2008. In his role at COJ, he is in charge of everything tech – including the church web site. He loves meeting new people and teaching about anything related to content production. When he’s not working, Kendall loves spending time with his wife Erin and three kids – Kaitlyn, Thomas and Maggie.
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Peggy Zumhofe - Office Manager
Peggy was raised in Warden, Washington. She attended Kinman Business University in Spokane and moved to Kennewick in 1975 and began attending the Cathedral with her husband Daryl in 1981. After attending the weekly class Serving from the Heart, Peggy discovered her love of administration is a God given gift and decided to volunteer at the church. She was happy to accept the full time position of Office Manager and Pastoral Care Coordinator, and loves her work. She is proud to be part of a community that understands “church” is a verb and not a noun. Peggy’s family is her true joy – she’s the proud parent of 2, and recently became a new grandmother!
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Carlos Diaz - A/V Tech
Carlos was raised in Quincy Washington as a pastor’s kid, but says “it didn’t make me a Christian nor saved.” When his father passed away he decided to get right with God. Although it has been a long journey, it has been fun and exciting. Over the years, Carlos has enjoyed playing bass guitar with friends, meeting AMAZING people, and learning more about what God has planned for him everywhere he goes. He comes to us from Indian Wells California where he was an audio/video technician at a mega church. He has returned to Washington to be closer to his son in Quincy. Carlos loves people, and welcomes visitors at the sound booth – whether it’s just to say “hi” or to learn more about how YOU can help out with COJ’s Tech team! His favorite verse is Psalm 139:23-24, “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there beany grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!”
