Leadership

Jesse, who spent most of his childhood in Baker City, graduated from Boise Bible College in 2005 with a BA in Christian Education and Preaching.  Jesse and his wife Jen began serving in Children and Youth ministry in the fall of 2005 and in April of 2010 Jesse transitioned into the Lead Pastor role at BCCC.  Jesse and Jen have two children, Jayden and Jace.  Jesse is passionate about teaming with families, youth and children, in an effort to help them fulfill God's purposes for their life.  Jesse and Jen feel very blessed to have the opportunity to work with this body of believers and in this community of Baker City, OR.  

We are thrilled to announce that Briston Vahsholtz is joining our staff team as our youth and associate pastor.  Briston has been passionate about ministry for many years. God called him to full time ministry when he was a senior in high school, but even in his early years he felt that God was directing him toward ministry. He wants to bless God's church in whatever way, shape, or form God has for him. He feels that God's children matter and he wants to shepherd, care for, and make more disciples of Jesus. He wants hundreds students to become or be a better follower of Jesus and is excited to have the opportunity to give those students that opportunity. Briston and his wife Patience are from the Treasure Valley and are excited to relocate to Baker City and join the Baker City Christian Church staff!

Beth DeMastus started at Baker City Christian Church in August of 2016.  Beth and her husband, Cliff, have three kids(Elsie, Nolan & Heidi).  They have been members of BCCC since they got married in 2013.  Beth has a BA in Elementary Education from Boise State.  She spent the 2 years before starting at the church as a teacher at Brooklyn Primary.  They both have a deep Christ-centered love for children & families and a strong desire to help others grow in their knowledge and love of Christ.  

Leann VanDyken is joining our staff team as the children and youth administrator.  Leann has participated in youth and children's ministry for many years at their previous church in Northwest Washington.  She also ran the care ministry for 5 years, which worked to serve the public and those who needed more support in the community.  Ben and Leann have two daughters; Chloe (12) and Lexi (10) and are very excited to be a part of the staff at Baker City Christian Church!

Whitney began serving as the administrative assistant at BCCC in April of 2016.  Whitney has a deep desire for ministry and loves to use her administrative skills to further God's kingdom.  She grew up in Union and was active in her church.  She attended EOU and continued to serve through Christian summer camps and children's groups.  Whitney has her B.A. degree in Business Management and has worked in several positions that have utilized her administrative and organizational gifts.  Whitney and her husband, Kelby are excited to make Baker City their home and serve in the community.

Bob Borders started taking care of the building and facilities at BCCC in 2019.  Bob can fix just about anything, and loves working behind the scenes. Bob has a heart for serving God and others and is a huge blessing to BCCC.