Aaron and his wife Karla met in line for school pictures their Jr year at Lake Stevens High School. Aaron graduated from Life Bible College (aka Life Pacific University) in 1992 and has been a Foursquare Pastor ever since. They are immensely proud parents of Aria (18), Christian (20), Alyssa (22), and Angelique (24) {and son-in-law Nate!!}.
Aaron & Karla just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last year!
Aaron and Karla have experienced firsthand the healing power of Jesus in their lives and their marriage as they have been intentional to receive healing in small groups, counseling, and personal Holy Spirit encounters. They envision leading a church where people don't hide their issues, but bring their pain into the healing power of Christ-centered relationships.
RANDOM FACTS:
HOBBIES
• Cooking with spicy curry, chili, or berbere spices.
• Breathing in mountain air and recharging with the Lord. For quick hikes he recommends Boardman Lake and
Lake 22. For a little more work he loves Mt Dickerman, Mt Pilchuck, and Perry Creek.
• He occasionally loves smoking a quality cigar (although getting Karla to kiss him afterward is a challenge!)
FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT?
• Choux Choux Bakery in Everett & Le Reve Bakery in Seattle
(Whenever Aaron and his family can find a great French Bakery, they feel heaven has come to earth!)
FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE PAST 6 MONTHS:
• Gideon’s Spies (The Secret History of the Mossad) by Gordon Thomas
• 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuvall Noah Harari: "This is not for the faint of heart!" - Aaron
He loves reading the perspective from strong unbelievers – (it sharpens and strengthens his faith!)
PODCASTS:
• Aaron has listened to 40 Timothy Keller sermons in the past month.
• Leadership podcasts from Andy Stanley and Craig Groeschel & gains insight from Steve Schell's and Gateway Church's podcasts.
• For a good, casual listen, he loves This American Life, and Wait Wait Don't Tell Me.
ODDLY RELATABLE TRUTH:
• At risk of having his man card taken from him, Aaron admits to being able to drop at least 100 quotes from the mid 90's A&E's version of Pride and the Prejudice.
