New Life in Christ

Everything about Blue Mountain Community Church is based on the one central element of New Life in Jesus Christ. 

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Our Core Values

1) Biblical Authority - God has spoken to us through the Bible and we recognize it as the final authority for our lives.  Teaching God's word changes people's lives.

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Who We Are

Our Vision - Our vision is to become a Biblically functioning community of believers so that Christ's redemptive purposes can be accomplished in the world. 

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What We Believe

About the Bible:
We Believe that the Bible is the uniquely inspired Word of God and that it teaches truth.

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Blue Mountain Community Church is affiliated with the Church of God in Anderson, Indiana.


Meet the Staff

Isaac "Ike" Freeman - Youth Pastor

Pastor Ike was born and raised in Centrailia, WA.  He married Amy in 2004 and then moved to Portland to attend Warner Pacific College.  While attending Western Pacific College, Ike worked at Rockwood Church of God.  Both of his children, Esther and Gracie, were born while Ike was in Portland.  Pastor Ike joined BMCC in 2007.

Life Verse - Job 19:17

Bob Loar - Financial Assistant

Bob has been married to Sharon for 43 years.  They came to Walla Walla 35 years ago in Southern California.  They have 4 grown children, 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  Bob has worked for the church since May of 2003.  Bob has served on commissions and is currently on the church Worship team. 

As Financial Assistant, Bob records all giving, pays the bills, and processes payroll for BMCC and the Ark.  In addition, Bob compiles monthly reports for all church commissions and the Ark. 

Life Verse - Psalm 100

Julie Caton - Media Assistant

Julie is married to her college sweetheart, Nick.  They met at Whitman College, where Julie graduated with a Theater and English degree.  They chose to stay in Walla Walla, in part, because of their friendships at BMCC.  They have one daughter, Kaeldra. 

Julie enjoys crafting, reading, baking and building relationships.  Julie's passion is helping match gifts with service.

As Media Assistant, Julie publishes the newsletter, bulletin and other church media. 

Life Verse - Romans 11:29

Candy Whitaker - Director of The Ark Day School

Candy has 17 years of experience in early childhood education.  She applies this knowledge as she oversees the day to day operation of The Ark.  The mission of The Ark is to provide child care in a safe, accepting, Christian environment that provides fun, stimulating, learning activities. 

She has been married for 33 years and has 3 adult children (Stephanie, Nicholas, and Christopher). 

Life Verse - Psalm 27

Kim Skifstad - Administrative Assistant

Kim was born and raised in International Falls, MN.  She married her husband Ron in August of 1984.  They moved to Walla Walla in January of 1988.  They have two children, Matthew and Ariel. 

Kim has been working at the church office since 1997 where she schedules appointments, maintains the church calendar, answers the phone and maintains church databases.

Life Verse - Philippians 4:13

Donavan Skifstad - Facilities and Custodial Assistant

Donavan maintains the church's buildings and grounds.

Life Verse - John 3:16




 
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928 Sturm Ave., Walla Walla, WA 99362
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