Presbyters

I was born on 1-25-61 in Erie, Pennsylvania. After moving around many times I finally graduated Highland High School, Pocatello, ID. I joined the Marine Corps in 1979 and served 6 years; honorably discharged in 1983. During this time I received the Holy Ghost and received my call into the ministry. I met and married the love of my life (Vicki Ramsey) in Kennewick, WA, Aug. 1986.

I assisted Bro. Martinez in Grand Prairie, TX for 8 years and received my local license there in 1988.

In 1995 I applied to the Washington District Board for approval to start a Home Missions work in Renton. June 4, 1995 was our first service in the basement of our home. I now currently pastor Renaissance Apostolic Church in Renton.

My wife and I have three children: Kaylene, Cameron and Natalie. Kaylene has been a real blessing to us in helping out wherever she is needed. We're praying that the other two will also, someday, someday soon, be a blessing also.

I don't really have a hobby but I enjoy yard work and golfing. My wife enjoys taking care of me!

Brother and Sister Knowles live in Kennewick, Both graduating from Kennewick High School 1972 and 1976.

They were married in 1976 and have two daughters: Shandra living in the St Louis area, and Autumn who is married and lives in Kennewick.

Brother Knowles has been the pastor of the Richland United Pentecostal Church (Tower of Pentecost) since 1998.

They recently completed their new church building on Aaron Drive in May 2006.

Born May 7, 1951 South Beliot, Illinois.

Graduated from Palymra High School and then attended ABI College, St Paul, Mn.

Enlisted in the US Army 1971 and retired after 20 years in 1991.

Our military travels took us to many states and seven years in Europe with travel to Germany, Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, and other locations.

Received my call to the ministry in Europe and was first licensed with the Military District International, under Bro. Nathaniel Urshan and Rev. Arlie Enis.

After leaving the military, received employment in the social services field with DSHS, State of Washington starting 1993 and happy to announce after 18 years my retirement December 30,2011.

We have served in many elected and appointed capacities, including:

• Sunday School Director for Rev. Leonard Westberg, Junction City, Kansas – 1971-1972
• Associate Minister K-Town Germany, with Rev Arlie Enis – 1972 -1975
• Pastor Manheim Fellowship Germany – 1975-1976
• Associate Minister, Rev Leonard Westberg, Kansas –1976-1978
• Pastor, Budigen Fellowship Germany –1978-1981
• Associate Minister, Federal Way, Rev Joe Parker –1981-1982
• Associate Minister, Calvary Tabernacle, Honolulu, Hawaii-1982-1985
• Bible School Teacher for three years, 2 nights a week at Calvary Bible School
• Associate Minister, Federal Way, Rev. Joe Parker-1985-1987
• Founding Pastor Lakewood UPC-1987 to present
• I have served as Sect 4 Home Missions Director, Sect 4 Secretary, District Home Missions Secretary, District Home Missions Director 2006-2010 and newly elected Sect 4 Presbyter 2011.

My family includes my wife Susan of 41 years, three grown children, Andrew, Angela and Christina. We also enjoy our love our 8 grandchildren and love spending time with them.

My first love is my family and the ministry, serving as Pastor to the wonderful Saints of Lakewood UPC. When time allows, I enjoy golfing, traveling, and the fellowship of fellow ministers.