Pastoral Team
Bryan Johnson
Pastor
Bryan Johnson and his wife Carole have a rich history of involvement with both youth and adults ministries at Des Moines Gospel Chapel and Lakeside Bible Camp. Bryan currently serves in adult teaching and preaching in our 10 am Service. He often can also be seen leading an activity or accompanying our singing with one of the musical instruments he plays. If you have a question about Lakeside Bible Camp, ask Bryan. He is one of our Lakeside Bible Camp Board of Director representatives.
Bryan is a senior engineer at the Boeing Company. He and Carole have three adult sons and two beautiful daughters-in-law. Bryan likes wood working. Ask him to show you the guitar he made.
Jesse Williams
Teaching Pastor
Jesse joined the Pastoral Team at Des Moines Gospel Chapel in January 2022. He has been in pastoral ministry since he was twenty-one years old, serving at two different churches in multiple capacities. In addition, he was the acting director of a Bible College. Jesse has a music composition degree from Edmonds Community College and a Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies degree from Calvary Chapel Bible College. He is currently working towards a Master of Divinity and a Master of Applied Biblical Leadership degree from Western Theological Seminary.
Jesse loves helping people follow Jesus, whether it’s the first step, next step, or last step. He believes this happens through people being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus does. He is also a Bible nerd.
Jesse has been married to Jordan for nearly ten years and together they have four young children. They enjoy spending time with their neighbors and being the “hang out hub” for the kids on their block. His hobbies include reading/learning, playing guitar, and playing sports. He loves spending time with his kids: wrestling with them, teaching them sports, reading to them, watching Bible Project videos, and playing some video games on the weekend.
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Paul Brandner
Chairman
Paul has been a member of the Pastoral Team at DMGC since 1996. His primary focus is administration. His life verse is Jeremiah 9:23-24, "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice and righteousness in the earth."
Paul and his wife Kimberly have three adult children who were raised at DMGC and now serve in a variety of ministries. Sports are a big deal in the Brandner household. When they aren't cheering on the Sounders, Seahawks, Mariners and Huskies, they are enjoying traveling, boating and skiing.
Deacons
Greg Schumacher
Chairman, Groundskeeping, Building Maintenance
Greg currently serves as the Chairman of the Deacon Board. His Deacon responsibilities include general maintenance projects and upkeep of the grounds. Greg also has a heart for children and serves in various children's ministries including Children's Church, Awana and KidREACH. Greg is an accountant at The Boeing Company. He and his wife Mary have four adult children and one grandchild. In his free time, he enjoys travel, music, sports and competing in fantasy sports leagues.
Jon Reimer
Visitation
Jon helps coordinate the Visitation and Practical Helps ministries at DMGC. He has the privilege of baptizing believers who have made a public confession of their faith and who desire to live for Jesus. He also helps kids in the wood shop during Awana. Jon has a strong desire to encourage his brothers in Christ and meets with other men to share life and pray together. He and his wife Trina have attended DMGC for many years. Trina keeps busy with homeschooling their children. The Reimers love to worship the Lord through music and are involved in music ministry at DMGC. Jon has been in the counseling and social work fields for over 30 years. In his spare time he enjoys reading and trout fishing.
Julie Earley
Women's Ministries Liaison, Acquisitions, Janitorial
Julie and her husband Bruce have been attending DMGC for over 25 years and not only have grown up in their faith here, but have also made some of their dearest friends. She is on the Deacon Board and thinks shopping for everything from new carpet to new trash cans is fun! She also enjoys keeping the building clean as it is active and satisfying when the job is done! Julie serves on the Women's Council and is a part-time DMGC secretary. She and Bruce have two adult children, a wonderful son and daughter-in-law and a doggie that bring them great joy. She enjoys the beautiful Northwest and feels especially blessed to live in this part of the country.
Mary Schumacher
Treasurer
Mary is a client accountant for the public accounting firm Bader Martin, P.S. She also serves as Treasurer on the Prevention Time Board of Directors and is involved with Women's Ministries leadership, serving as the Nursery Coordinator. Mary has been attending DMGC since the fourth grade! She and her husband Greg have four adult children and two grandsons, with another expected later this year. Her free time is filled with family and friends and traveling with Greg.
Rod Hanson
Secretary, Associate Treasurer
Rod has attended DMGC since the 1950's when his family moved to the area from Lombard, IL. He has served on the Deacon Board primarily as Secretary since the late 1970's and periodically as a member of the Lakeside Bible Camp Board during that time. Rod grew up in the Federal Way area and attended Culver City Bible School in Southern California in 1973-1974 where he met his wife Kathy. They were were married in the San Francisco Bay area in 1975, but have lived in the Des Moines area since 1979 where they have attended DMGC, served in a variety of capacities and raised two children. Rod retired from the Boeing Company as a engineering Manager in 2014 after 34 years of service. He enjoys music, digital photo/video creativity and humor. He and Kathy try to visit their alternate church family, Kaanapali Beach Ministries in Maui, as often as possible!
Kevin Hunziker
Safety
Kevin and his wife Brenda were married at DMGC and have been attending here for nearly 34 years. They have served at DMGC in various ways over the years inclucing teaching Adult Christian Education classes and on the Music Team. Kevin and Brenda are avid hikers and enjoy all the outdoor activities that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. They have two adult children and enjoy spending time with them and their grandchildren. Kevin works for the Boeing Company as an Information Technology Business Partner. He enjoys martial arts, playing guitar and all Godzilla movies.
Staff
Jesse Williams
Pastor
Jesse joined the staff at Des Moines Gospel Chapel in January 2022. He has been in pastoral ministry since he was twenty-one years old, serving at two different churches in multiple capacities. In addition, he was the acting director of a Bible College. Jesse has a music composition degree from Edmonds Community College and a Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies degree from Calvary Chapel Bible College. He is currently working towards a Master of Divinity and a Master of Applied Biblical Leadership degree from Western Theological Seminary.
Jesse loves helping people follow Jesus, whether it’s the first step, next step, or last step. He believes this happens through people being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus does. He is also a Bible nerd.
Jesse has been married to Jordan for nearly ten years and together they have four young children. They enjoy spending time with their neighbors and being the “hang out hub” for the kids on their block. His hobbies include reading/learning, playing guitar, and playing sports. He loves spending time with his kids: wrestling with them, teaching them sports, reading to them, watching Bible Project videos, and playing some video games on the weekend.
Josh Doty
Youth and Families
Josh, a native of Massachusetts, moved to Seattle in 2007, came to know Jesus in 2010, and has been serving kids, families, and youth in some capacity since 2011. For nearly a decade, he has been on staff at a Mountlake Terrace church. He's passionate about seeing kids and youth come to know Jesus, finding their specific role within the kingdom of God, and equipping parents to not only raise up the next generation of the church but also to grow deeper in their own walk with God as they navigate life and faith as a family.
Josh places a high value on relationships as they can both echo and show a need for a relationship with our Creator. We need community, and this begins with relationships. Whether you’re five, twenty-five, or seventy-five, relationships are so very important. Josh is always ready with a high five and a “how are you doing?”
He and his wife, Christine, have been married since 2017 and have been serving together, in various capacities, since 2013. They enjoy hosting gatherings and barbecues at their home and giving kids ample opportunities to chase the dog and cat around the house.