About Us
The Pacific Northwest has been a spiritual War-Zone for decades. In the last 10 years, things have gotten even worse. As we face various hostilities, deceptions, uncertainties, an increase in wickedness, and the love of many growing cold, we believe that the mission and vision of Jesus for a Church that crushes Hell is exactly how to bring a cultural revolution in the PNW, but we cannot settle for a lukewarm, shallow Christian faith that leaves the character of the believer ineffective and unproductive.
So our aim is to train people to daily encounter God. We do this by combining powerful and immersive elements of Spirit and Truth in the context of character development. Working to forge contagious repeatable ministries that can help every Bible believing church in our region to defy shallow Christianity and usher in a cultural revolution that will inspire people from around the world and future generations.
Our church Affiliation is the Assemblies of God which formed over 100 years ago to start the greatest evangelism movement the world has ever seen. Mission accomplished! The Assemblies of God is the largest Pentecostal affiliation of churches in the world. We enjoy the best of both worlds between denominational and non-denominational churches–Every AG church is autonomous forming their own leadership, strategies, ministries, culture, and unique characteristics, but we have an actual accountability structure/covering that offers amongst the best protection globally for congregations and pastors alike.
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Meet The Staff Team
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Interim Pastors
Gary & Pam Vanderhoff
Gary and Pamela Vanderhoff served as Assemblies of God pastors for over 23 years from 1987 until 2010. In their last 13 years of pastoral ministry, they planted Neighborhood Life Center in The Normandy Park/Tukwila areas - with 5 of their church years in the Lewis & Clark Theaters on International Blvd off Highway 518.
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Gary and Pam will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary in January 2026. They have 3 daughters - all married - with their 8th grandchild on the way. They love the Lord, their family, the Body of Christ, and the Lost who still need to hear the Good News of the Gospel!
Associate Leader
Sarah Magill
Sarah brings a contagious energy and heartfelt compassion to everything she does at Deeper Church. Known for her fun-loving spirit and deep commitment to Jesus, she lives out her faith with authenticity and purpose. Sarah is passionate about loving people well—not just spiritually, but emotionally and practically too.
She plays a vital role in the life of our church, wearing many hats with grace and excellence. From leading Bible Quiz and championing Children's Ministry to streamlining systems, organizing events, and strengthening the backbone of our church operations, Sarah is a steady and joyful presence behind the scenes and up front. Her heart for people and dedication to building the Kingdom make her an irreplaceable part of our Deeper Church family.
Leadership Team
Michael & Tirzah Kincheloe
Board of Directors
Media Team
Administration
Zeak Rice
Board of Directors
Intercession Team Leader