Pastor Ryan O'Neill
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Hometown: Mountain Home, ID
HS / College: Mountain Home HS / Northwest Nazarene University Siblings: Sean, Brenden Pet: Zion (dog) Interesting Fact: I have a keel chest, which is essentially bone overgrowth on my sternum than other people. How neat! Ryan O'Neill moved to Olympia in 2018 after doing student ministries in Wenatchee WA for three years. Before that he was at NNU where he got his undergrad degree in Youth Ministry. He's been a pastor's kid his entire life, and he got a call to youth ministry when he was just 12 years old, when a youth pastor of his told him all about it! For fun, he enjoys pretty much anything outdoors with his pup. His two main activities are hiking/mountaineering, and backcountry snowboarding, but also enjoys kayaking, paddleboarding, slacklining and watching slapstick comedies. |
Michael Montgomery
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Hometown: Mountlake Terrace, WA
HS / College: Mountlake Terrace HS / Western Washington University, Willamette Law School Spouse: Amanda Montgomery Children: Naomi, Caleb Siblings: Matthew, Jocelyn Pet: Penny (dog) Interesting Fact: I trained as an opera singer! Michael Montgomery and his family moved back to the Olympia area in 2011 after finishing Law School. Michael now works at the Law Offices of Harold Carr. His wife, Amanda, is the Executive Pastor at Mountain View Church. Together they have their daughter Naomi and son Caleb. Michael has been involved in Youth Ministry off and on for his entire adult life. He enjoys working with teens and seeing them experience God in new ways. For fun, Michael enjoys spending time with his family and friends, hosting BBQs, taking his dog for a run, and attending live theater. |
Matthew Freeby
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Hometown: Tumwater, WA
HS/College: Tumwater / Northwest Nazarene University Spouse: Kim Freeby Child(ren): Alivia, Brenna, Claire Sibling(s): Alissa Peppley (Phoenix, AZ), Katie Gross Pet: Oscar (cat) Interesting Fact: I once wrestled with baby tigers at an (unknown to me) illegal zoo in Nampa, ID. Matthew went to Tumwater High School then NNU where he majored in Social Work and met his wonderful wife. They were in a singing group while in college and he was in a travelling singing group after graduation. They lived in Nampa, ID after getting married and worked with the youth group at College Church. They were both case managers/advocates for kids with disabilities and severe behavior problems and worked with them for several years. In 2004, they moved here to Tumwater where Matthew now works for the State and Kim works as the Preschool Coordinator at the church. They have three awesome girls who keep them very busy! Some of Matthew's favorite things in no particular order are: Mariners, Dr. Pepper, taco's with family, church softball, homemade ice cream, man movie night, coffee, Seahawks, his family, The Princess Bride and brownies. |
Jenny Field
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Hometown: Pomeroy, WA
HS / College: Pomeroy Jr. Sr. High/ Northwest Nazarene University Siblings: Chris (Pomeroy, WA), Roni Pet: Indiana (dog) Interesting Fact: I have 24 first cousins (34 if you count in-laws, 58 including once removed, 68 considering twice removed) Jenny grew up in a small farming community in Eastern Washington before attending NNU and getting her teaching degree. Jenny and her dog moved to Olympia in 2005 from Nampa after living there for 5 years. She currently teaches 8th grade science and coaches volleyball at Tumwater Middle School. After travelling with Parable for NNU, Jenny knew that the area of ministry she was drawn to was one that reached students. She began working with youth at Mountain View 5 days after moving to the area when Mike Malmin invited her to Denver on a mission trip with a group of Junior High students. Since then, she’s taught Sunday school, led Bible studies and small groups, been on 3 mission trips, 2 NYCs, 2 summer camps, winter retreats, and road trips to district and regional events. Jenny loves MVSM! Jenny enjoys spending time with my family, photography, having summers off, the Oregon Coast, mowing her lawn, Diet Coke, reading, and watching Mariners baseball. |
J. Kent Rudeen
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Hometown: Tri-Cities, WA
College: Northwest Nazarene University Siblings: Lee (Kansas City, MO), Laurie (Pasco, WA) Pet: Pixel (Mini-Dalmatian) Interesting Fact: I created an animation short with my brother and hope to do more in the future. Here’s my shameless plug: petethesheep.com Kent was born in Panama City, Panama and spent his first seven years in Central America as a missionary kid. He proudly puffs his chest out to say he’s a third-generation Nazarene and was a pastor’s kid until college-aged. He graduated from NNU majoring in Graphic Design and worked as a graphic designer and web developer for nineteen years. He is currently working as a Mac/Network Technician for the Law Offices of Harold D. Carr. In 2010 Kent joined Mountain View Student Ministries and in 2012, with a couple of high schoolers, started a video game club named GDOC (Gaming Disciples of Christ) as an outreach to teens. These are a few of his favorite things: mountain biking, flying kites, Big Red soda, Seattle Sounders, video & tabletop games, spending time with family and being left-handed. |
Bobby Elder
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Hometown: Lacey, WA
High School: Hopewell High School Spouse: Vicki Elder Children: Nate Elder Siblings: Ronnie, Ricky, Rust, Randy, Jason, Kelly Pets: Calli and Kasey (cats) Interesting Fact: I was stationed in Germany for 8 years and traveled all over Europe, and I am ambidextrous since I broke his right wrist in 2 places in the second grade. Bobby was born in Richmond, VA. He joined the Army after high school and spent 8 years in Germany on 3 different tours from 1983 to 1996. The Army then brought him to Fort Lewis twice. He fell in love with the Pacific Northwest and decided to live here when his time was up in the Army. He has been married almost 26 years to Vicki and his son Nate is 25. Bobby loves cooking and sports, but his favorite food is chicken. His favorite television shows are NCIS and Family Feud. His hobbies include crabbing, reading, and fixing things, and passions are helping people and working with young people. Bobby's spiritual gift is service, and favorite Bible verses are Proverbs 3:5 and 6. |
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