LEADERS

Staff

Dean Crist
Teaching Pastor
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Dean has been the Teaching Pastor here at First Christian Church since the fall of 1999. 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 nine grandkids, who they do their best to dote over whenever the opportunity presents itself. 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.

Aline Turpen
​Office Manager
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Aline is our Office Manger here at First Christian Church. She has lived in Tillamook area most of her life. Her family moved to help on her grandmother’s farm when she was young. Aline and her husband, Wayne, are also part of the worship team and love to sing and write music. She also oversees a 4-H group, crafts, and manages a crafting  group for the farmers markets and craft fairs. Aline loves spending time with her family, (especially her grandson) and mentoring at risk youth as well as being an advocate for Saprea. Her passion is to disciple young women as they find their way in this world.

Jennifer Main
Treasurer
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Jennifer has been Treasurer at First Christian for more than 20 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. ​

Alissa Hall
Custodian

Alissa is our Custodian here at First Christian. She and her husband, Dan, have 3 children who are very busy in many activities, from 4-h to dance, swim to track and so much more.  Her family raises rabbits and chickens. She is very involved in her community helping with 4-H and other ventures. She loves knitting and crocheting. ​

Elders
Todd Pitts (Chair) - [email protected] 

Dean Crist - [email protected]

Doug Edwards - [email protected]​

Dave Richmond - [email protected]​