Senior Pastor: Jim and Charlene Boyd
Beginning ministry here in Klamath Falls 20 years ago doesn’t even seem possible for Charlene and I! God has so blessed this incredible church family far beyond anything imaginable. We have seen a truly sovereign move of God over these last few years as His glorious presence has filled our midst.
We know that God’s greatest days for the Church are ahead of us, not behind us! That is why God has called us to move beyond the walls of the church more aggressively than ever before. There are days ahead that can not compare to the former. We can’t wait to see them through with this amazing church body!
'The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the LORD of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the LORD of hosts. Haggai 2:9
-Pastor Jim and Charlene Boyd
Worship Pastor and Administrator: Jim and Jaime Weaver
Since 2005, Jim has been the Pastor of Worship at Refuge City Church. He's been leading worship in many churches and venues since 1997 when he began leading worship in youth group at age fifteen.
He has a deep desire to see the Bride of Christ come to the altar in pure worship according to John 4 and walk in purity and holiness according to Ephesians 5. He is passionate about freedom in worship and desires the fullness of the Holy Spirit without fleshly interference during times of corporate worship.
He is also used in staff, church, and financial administration.
Jim and his wife, Jaime, have three children: Lynnae, Joshua and Grace.
Senior Adults and Associate Pastor: Pat Winningham
Senior Adult are led by Pastor Pat Winningham. Seniors are active in many ministries. They also have special outings, potlucks, lead some Sunday night services and hold other outreaches to the community.
Media Administrator and Executive Pastor: David DeFillipo
David DeFillipo is a gifted communicator, team leader, and pastor who also has a real knack for online ministry. He loves to advance God’s Kingdom by building up teams, ministering to youth and providing powerful online content to keep people growing and connected.
Colton and Nicole Boyd, Youth Pastors
Colton and Nicole Boyd serve as Youth Pastors of Refuge City Church. Their love for God and for the youth of the Klamath Basin results in a vibrant ministry to seventh through twelve grade students called “Youth Revolution”. They have two children, Kaleb and Kallie.
Assistant Youth Pastor: Hannah Davenport
She has been on staff with Refuge City Church since 2021, but have been on their volunteer team since 2013. Hannah jumped straight into youth ministry right after graduating high school. She loves getting to minister and be with the youth of this basin to see their lives changed. Along with Youth Ministry, Hannah loves to minister through worship. Worship is a big part of her life and loves to be able to lead people into the presence of the Lord, so that they can experience the full love of the Father. Hannah does this not for herself, but to give all glory to God!
Children's Pastors: Earl and Rebecca Faunce
The children's ministry is led by Pastors Earl and Rebecca Faunce. Their passion is for the kids to love Jesus and love church. They run a fast paced multimedia program that focuses on worship, inspirational Bible teaching and fun. Come join us
Bookkeeper/Women's Pastor: Cheri and Doug Lane
Cheri Lane and her husband Doug started attending Faith Tabernacle (Now Refuge City Church) on Mother’s Day 2003 and it quickly became their Church Home and Family. Over the years, they have been a part of several ministries. They have helped in the Children’s and Youth Departments as well as worship ministry.
Doug has served on the Church board and has been the head usher since 2008. Cheri has a heart for women. She started Redeemed Ministries in 2006 in order to help those who are hurting. In 2010 she graduated from the MIT (Ministers In Training) program and was credentialed as a minister in 2011. Cheri has been on staff as RCC’s bookkeeper and Women’s Pastor since 2018.
Executive Secretary: Natalie Hoffman
Natalie brings her administration skills and her servants heart to this position. She has worked for the Chamber of Commerce as Office Manager and Executive Secretary for just over 3 years gaining a sense of the community. She has utilized her administrative skills in various position she has served in, assisting non-profit organizations in addressingpoverty, social and economic issues. Her administrative skills have also been provided to help organize community activities and events from the 4th of July Parade, Children’s Learning Fair, Sagebrush Art Show to the Officer of the Year Banquet & Ceremony.
Natalie’s love for her church family, her local community and the communities at large through the 16+ mission trips she has taken, are evident. While she is busy pulling things together, she is also busy loving you and serving you well with an instant prayer or kind life giving words of encouragement.
Nursery/Toddler Ministry: Suzanne Bizzini
For many years, Suzanne Bizzini has been dedicated to the Ministry of Nursery/Toddlers. The privilege of partnering with families to help cultivate the youngest among our church members is Suzanne's passion and Ministry in life. Suzanne's deepest desire is to come alongside parents during the most delicate and ‘full of wonder’ time of children's lives, and to help them to grow deep roots in Christ.
Refuge Church Malin Campus Pastor: Rick and Dana Dickinson
Pastor Rick has been the lead pastor in Malin for the past 11 years. His wife Dana operates the church community daycare and together their heart is to share the love of Christ with all people while building relationships and discipling others to walk in the fullness of all that God has for them. They currently hold service in the town theater and have the vision to build a new church building in which they could hold not only Sunday services, bible studies, community events, and the daycare facility, But also a food bank program, and eventually a teen challenge facility.
THE O’NEAL FAMILY
Tom and Sheryl O’Neal are a husband and wife pastoral team that are currently pastoring Refuge Church Prospect. They have four children ages 6-14 and are busy including them in the ministry as much as possible. In February, they reopened Prospect after they had returned from the mission field in Gambia. They have a heart for missions and continue to support and pray for the current field in Gambia and several of the amazing people they met. They have a unique background in that Tom has been physician and an Airman in the United States Air Force. He currently serves in the National Guard and spreads his love for Christ to the airmen. For Sheryl, she has sought to strengthen mothers and women in a number of ministries to live out their callings. She has also taught high school English and homeschooled her children. She is currently teaching full time at the Prospect Charter School. They see Prospect as a place ripe to hear and respond to the Gospel in a life-changing way.
Refuge Church Alfa Y Omega Campus Pastors: Jesus and Estela Valdez
Pastors Jesús and Estela Valdez have served God and the community of Tulelake, Newell and Merrill since 2009 and as certified ministers of the Assemblies of God since 2013. They serve the Hispanic community, helping people to receive Christ as Savior and be servants of the living God.
Media Administrator's Assistant: Jorge Garcia
Jorge has been working for Refuge City Church for the past 2 and a half years. He serves in the livestream department and films church events. He is excited to spread God’s love through our online media ministry.
Livestream Director: Kyle and Chelsey Alison
Kyle Alison has served alongside his wife Chelsey as the Young Adult Pastor since 2021. They have two kids: Hailey & Jayden. Together they are excited to provide a healthy environment for young adults to grow and mature in their faith through Rooted, A Young Adult Ministry.