Associate Pastor
- Kyle Bertels
Women's Pastoral Care
- Jenna Bertels
This incredible couple is a beautiful example of what it means to live transparently and pursue intentional community with others. They are the proud parents of 4 amazing children and serve in many capacities throughout the church.
Kyle's main ministry focuses are our men's ministry, providing men's pastoral care, and developing community groups to foster deeper connection and love in the church body.
Jenna invests a majority of her energy running our Director of Children's Ministry. She is also the lead church administrator.
You will not find a more committed couple investing their lives in the mission of Loving God, Loving People, and Living Like We Mean It.
They are a living example of Paul's words to Timothy, "Follow me as I follow Christ."
- Kyle Bertels
Women's Pastoral Care
- Jenna Bertels
This incredible couple is a beautiful example of what it means to live transparently and pursue intentional community with others. They are the proud parents of 4 amazing children and serve in many capacities throughout the church.
Kyle's main ministry focuses are our men's ministry, providing men's pastoral care, and developing community groups to foster deeper connection and love in the church body.
Jenna invests a majority of her energy running our Director of Children's Ministry. She is also the lead church administrator.
You will not find a more committed couple investing their lives in the mission of Loving God, Loving People, and Living Like We Mean It.
They are a living example of Paul's words to Timothy, "Follow me as I follow Christ."
Kyle and Jenna met during an internship at City Harvest Church in Vancouver, WA. Two years later they were married! A year after being married they moved to Bend, OR to help plant Epikos Church. They served as volunteer youth pastors for 4 1/2 years and loved every minute of it! Kyle helped lead the worship department and Jenna served in many roles from nursery leader to administration for the church. Kyle loves music and is a skilled guitarist who is always learning. Jenna enjoys the outdoors, nature photography and spending quality time with the people in her life. They both are super passionate about loving people and drawing out the unique and powerful treasure God has placed in each human.
Fun fact about Kyle:
After covid, Kyle picked up hiking and has become an avid mountain hiker making trips to trails in multiple states across the US.
Fun fact about Jenna:
Jenna has traveled to Argentina, Spain, Holland and other parts of the world. And I'm left handed!
Kids:
Kyle and Jenna have three girls and one boy.
Jenna's reflections on her life:
My relationship with Jesus began when I was a freshman in high school. I knew there was always something missing in my life that couldn't be filled in any other way besides Jesus. Once I experienced the presence and love of Jesus there was no going back! I was determined to follow and serve Jesus for the rest of my life. Even after making the decision to follow Jesus, there were many obstacles to overcome- most of which were rooted in my insecurities. I've had to fight hopelessness during a traumatic miscarriage and have learned that Jesus truly is the greatest hope we have. Daily I am grateful for the life Jesus has given me and the grace he extends to me.
Kyle's reflections on his life:
My saga starts out sad, but gets better and better through every phase of life! I grew up in a broken home with no dad and a struggling single mom. I remember at age 15 thinking that there was no one on earth who truly cared whether I was alive or dead. This led to deep depression and hatred which led to doing and taking whatever I could to feel better. That changed in one night at age 17 when I encountered the real and powerful Love of Jesus as I was in my bed crying out at 3am for a relationship with God. Without any special prayer I went from drug use, suicidal thoughts, cutting, using people and having murderous dreams about my mom to barging into her room at 3:30 in the morning to forgive her and to let her know that I loved her. Color and light came into my life that night and even though I've tried to turn away from Jesus, and even to old, dangerous ways of coping, He has never left me or given up on me. Even when intense pain and fear try to turn everything grey and black, His Love has sustained the color and light that give my life joy, peace, love and purpose.
Fun fact about Kyle:
After covid, Kyle picked up hiking and has become an avid mountain hiker making trips to trails in multiple states across the US.
Fun fact about Jenna:
Jenna has traveled to Argentina, Spain, Holland and other parts of the world. And I'm left handed!
Kids:
Kyle and Jenna have three girls and one boy.
Jenna's reflections on her life:
My relationship with Jesus began when I was a freshman in high school. I knew there was always something missing in my life that couldn't be filled in any other way besides Jesus. Once I experienced the presence and love of Jesus there was no going back! I was determined to follow and serve Jesus for the rest of my life. Even after making the decision to follow Jesus, there were many obstacles to overcome- most of which were rooted in my insecurities. I've had to fight hopelessness during a traumatic miscarriage and have learned that Jesus truly is the greatest hope we have. Daily I am grateful for the life Jesus has given me and the grace he extends to me.
Kyle's reflections on his life:
My saga starts out sad, but gets better and better through every phase of life! I grew up in a broken home with no dad and a struggling single mom. I remember at age 15 thinking that there was no one on earth who truly cared whether I was alive or dead. This led to deep depression and hatred which led to doing and taking whatever I could to feel better. That changed in one night at age 17 when I encountered the real and powerful Love of Jesus as I was in my bed crying out at 3am for a relationship with God. Without any special prayer I went from drug use, suicidal thoughts, cutting, using people and having murderous dreams about my mom to barging into her room at 3:30 in the morning to forgive her and to let her know that I loved her. Color and light came into my life that night and even though I've tried to turn away from Jesus, and even to old, dangerous ways of coping, He has never left me or given up on me. Even when intense pain and fear try to turn everything grey and black, His Love has sustained the color and light that give my life joy, peace, love and purpose.
