LEADERS

Staff

Dean Crist
Teaching Pastor
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Dean is the Teaching Pastor here at First Christian Church. He married his college sweetheart, Debbie, in the Spring of 1981, and they have been working away at marriage since. Dean & Debbie have five adult children, four of whom are married, and eight grandkids. Dean's passions are currently focused on the need for discipling and mentoring men to be true spiritual leaders in every part and level of our society: in homes, in the church, and in our government.

Brooke Johnston
Office Manager
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​Brooke is our Office Manger here at First Christian Church. She has lived in Tillamook her whole life other than in her years at the University of Oregon where she studies Nonprofit Management and Religious Studies. In 2021 she married her childhood next-door neighbor, Sam. Now Brooke and Sam are settling into married life with their two corgis, Rooney and Doma. Brooke loves discipling young women as they transition from high school to college and the workforce. 

Helen Blackshear
Children's Ministry Director
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Helen is the Children's Ministry Leader here at First Christian Church.  Helen grew up in Tillamook.  She and her husband Jeremy have been married for almost 10 years.  They met while Helen was attending Northwest Christian University in Eugene.  They have two children and have been back in Tillamook for 3 years.  Helen loves Jesus and has a passion for helping children get to know and love Him.  She also enjoys playing cornhole and a good competition. 

Jennifer Main
Treasurer
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Jennifer has been Treasurer at First Christian for more than 15 years. Jen and her husband, Mark, have three adult daughters, Brittney, Kara, and McKenzie. In addition to her work at FCC, Jen works full-time as an admin for the Tillamook School District,  She enjoys fellowship time with the ladies in her bowling league as well as camping with her family and beating them in cribbage. 

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Elders

Gabe Bizeau - [email protected] 

Dean Crist - [email protected]

Dave Rockey - [email protected] 

Chris Shiomi - [email protected]