He received a bachelors degree from George Fox University in Newberg, OR; a Masters degree from Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, KY; a Doctors degree from Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, CA.... and he's real glad he doesn't have to go to school anymore!

Orville and his wife, Marilyn, have been married for four great years. Marilyn is a gifted musician -- she sings, plays the piano, organ, and when she gets her violin repaired, she'll pick that up again too. Orville is as unmusical as Marilyn is musical.

OUR YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S PASTORS

are part-time pastors, who work and play with kids and youth. They do a lot of other stuff for the church too. They teach Sunday school, lead a kids' program on Monday nights, and do youth stuff on Sunday evenings. They also administer the programs and the use of "the barn" (Friend's Community Center).

TJ Warren's total involvement in youth ministry spans this past decade. TJ has worked with various kids of all ages since 2003, where he worked in the After School Program at the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. This experience cultivated a desire to serve Christ by connecting with local youth and sharing the love of Jesus with them. He volunteered in a youth ministry role for a couple years as a young college student at a Friends Church, then settled in for the past 4 years as the Family & Youth Pastor at Star Community Church. TJ focuses on activities and events that bring families together, and intentional devotional times where youth can be authentic with themselves and others.

Highlights of ministry for TJ include directing high school camp at Quaker Hill for over 80 high energy Idaho teenagers each year, road trips that leave the church van never quite smelling the same again, and seeing people of all ages experience the grace and infinite love of Jesus Christ.

TJ's wife, Denae is a homemaker, professional diaper changer of two toddlers, helpmate to TJ in ministry, and a self-employed, established fundraiser. She has been asking people to help non-profits since the ripe age of 16. Denae lived at an Idaho children's home and asked AND1 for uniforms and gear for her basketball team. Living at a children's home gave Denae a heart for high needs children. Little did she know that God was preparing her for His work with her future husband!

Denae enjoys helping with the youth drama and music ministries at Star Community Church, balancing her husbands visionary style with organizational details, home decorating, and her two son's who have stretched her both body and spirit! She loves the Lord with all her heart and is constantly amazed at His grace.