OUR STAFF
REFUGE CITY CHURCH - KLAMTH FALLS
REFUGE CHURCH CHURCH LEAD PASTOR:
JIM AND CHARLENE BOYD
Beginning ministry here in Klamath Falls way back in 2002 doesn’t even seem possible for Charlene and I! Time has flown! 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 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.
MEDIA ADMINISTRATOR & 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.
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 addressing poverty, 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 Refuge Church and serving you well with an instant prayer or kind life giving words of encouragement.
OFFICE RECEPTIONIST:
MINDY BARKER
Mindy serves as our front office receptionist. She teaches the 3 year olds in the toddler class. Her love of God and strength of heart position her well in her role! She is a wife, mom, MIT student and enjoys serving others as the Lord creates opportunities. Mindy and her husband, Jason, love calling Refuge City Church home!
CHILDREN’S PASTOR:
EARL & REBECCA FAUNCE
Earl and Rebecca have been our childrens' pastors since 2009. Their theme for Kids Church is the word, worship and fun.
YOUTH PASTOR:
COLTON & NICOLE BOYD
Pastor Colton and Nicole Boyd have been married for 7 years and have two beautiful children, Kaleb and Kallie. They both gave their hearts to Jesus when they were very young, and both of them were pastors kids raised in Klamath Falls in separate churches. They have been involved in youth ministry throughout the years, becoming leaders after they graduated High School. They have a heart to see the youth of their city impacted for Jesus, raising up the leaders of the next generation, and seeing God's love pour out in the schools of Klamath Falls.
BOOKKEEPER/WOMEN'S PASTOR:
CHERI 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.
NURSERY DIRECTOR:
SUZANNE BIZZINI
Suzanne "Suzie" Bizzini is our Nursery & Preschool Director at RCC. She loves to partner with parents, ministering to them and their children during the most delicate and "full of wonder' time of their lives!
ASSISTANT IT/MEDIA:
JORGE GARCIA
Jorge has been working for Refuge City Church for the past few years. He serves in the livestream department and films church events. He is excited to spread God's love through our online media ministry.
REFUGE CHURCH MALIN - MALIN
REFUGE CHURCH MALIN CAMPUS PASTOR:
RICK & DANA DICKINSON
Pastor Rick is a passionate speaker who delivers God's Word with boldness and conviction. He has the ability to bring God's Word to life. With a contagious zeal for being a Christ Like-Disciple Maker, just being around Pastor Rick and Dana will move you closer to living a life completely sold out to Christ!
REFUGE LIVING SPRINGS - BONANZA
REFUGE LIVING SPRINGS CAMPUS PASTOR:
AARON & BRYN NEESE
Aaron Neese and his lovely wife Bryn have been in ministry since they were married in 2002. Be it Youth, Kids Worship or Lead pastoring. They are passionate about loving God and Loving people. We want to serve and embrace the Bonanza area people and have a place where people feel loved and safe at Refuge Living Springs. They have seven wonderful children, their oldest son got married in 2023. They oversee a family ranch that’s purpose is to glorify God in how to take care of His physical land.
REFUGE CHURCH PROSPECT - PROSPECT
REFUGE CHURCH PROSPECT CAMPUS PASTOR:
TOM & SHERYL O’NEAL
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 PAISLEY - PAISLEY
REFUGE CHURCH PAISLEY CAMPUS PASTOR:
THOMAS & ASHLEY REIF
Pastor Thomas and Ashley are currently leading Refuge Church Paisley with the aim of sharing the love of Jesus with their community. They have been married for over a decade and have three incredible boys: Cayden, Zane, and Wyatt. Thomas and Ashley recently moved from Washington State, where Thomas was the director of an Adult and Teen Challenge Men’s Campus. During their time there, they witnessed wonderful and powerful works in the lives of countless men and women. Their hearts are set on seeing the broken, the lost, and the outcast of society come to know the love of our Lord Jesus Christ through love, discipleship, and the power of God. Their vision for Paisley is to be a refuge for the broken, a wellspring of life for their community, and to disciple and lead the next generation to Jesus Christ.
REFUGE CHURCH ALPHA Y OMEGA - MERRILL
REFUGE CHURCH ALPHA Y OMEGA CAMPUS PASTOR:
JESUS & 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.