Staff
Pastor Jeff Sickles
Jeff is a native of the Puget Sound and loves the rain. Raised by Christian parents, he sensed that God might want him to be a pastor while he was still young. He always thought he might come back to the Pacific Northwest for ministry, but didn’t think it would be straight out of seminary. As it turns out, it was! He has served at Snohomish Evangelical Free Church ever since.
Jeff counts himself blessed to have Jo-Ann as his wife and his favorite pastime is being a dad to a wonderful daughter and son. He likes to learn new things and is particularly interested in the book of Proverbs, church history, and Ecclesiology (the study of churches.) He also enjoys landscaping and Star Wars. He also teaches classes for a local community college.
Jeff went to Biola University; graduated with an M.Div. and a Th.M. (in Homiletics) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; and has earned his D.Min. from Talbot School of Theology.
Check out his blog here.
Pastor Jeff (right) and his wife Joanie (left)
Rick enjoying a game of horseshoes
Rick Albertson: Elder & Co-Worship leader
Serving as an elder and musician, Rick Albertson, is a faithful member of our flock. He enjoys singing and playing the guitar. Rick is skilled in IT and applies that craft providing user support for a local large manufacturer. In his mind, besides our Savior Jesus, his wife and family, not much is better than a long bicycle ride.
Alan Philips: Elder
Alan serves as an Elder within the church, guiding and giving wisdom where appropriate,
Karen Plate: Parish Nurse
Karen Plate is a retired nurse . She volunteers at SEFC in the capacity as one of the deacons and is Parish Nurse. You can also find her volunteering at the MedShed, and playing piano for the music team. Karen enjoys spending time with her husband, Harry of 53 plus years.
Her life is full and there never seems to be enough time to enjoy all there is to do! She loves spending time with their 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren. Traveling with Harry, playing the piano, hiking, gardening, handcrafts and sewing are a few of Karen's top favorites.
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Joanie Sickles: Woman’s ministry
Joanie handles all things relating to women’s ministry. She leads the women’s weekly prayer time, and helps out everywhere else she can.
She is married to Jeff Sickles, and loves being a pastor’s wife. She also loves her children, cats, and a plethora of crafts. If you get a chance, ask her about her latest crafting project, and she will share it with you.
Tony (right) and Paige (left)
Tony Constantino: Administrative Assistant, Youth and Family Ministry
Tony is the administrative assistant, social media manager, and children, youth, and young adult ministry coordinator. He spent five years teaching in public schools, and is currently attending TEDS Seminary studying Children and Family Ministry. During service he can usually be found running the AV and streaming parts of the online service with his wife, Paige. He loves his wife and two cats. In his free time he writes stories and paints toy soldiers.
Harry enjoying a game of bean bag toss
Harry Plate: Audio Visual Lead
Harry is in charge of our Audio-Visual (AV) system, along with many of our other technical tools (like this website!) Harry spent many years in the tech industry, including running a company with his son.
Harry is married to Karen, our Parish Nurse. When he isn’t helping around the church, he likes to putter around, enjoying his retirement.
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Deann Humphries: Co-Worship Leader
Deann is a Co-leader of the worship team and is currently trying to teach herself guitar. More instruments is better, right?
Deann currently works for Boeing as an electrical assembler and is looking forward to retirement soon. There just aren't enough hours in the day for all the things she wants to do! She's been attending SEFC since 2001 and knew it was "home" the minute her and her daughter walked in.
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John Wurn
John serves as the church treasurer.
Douglas Krauter: Deacon
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Douglas serves as a deacon within the church, giving advice and guidance to those who ask (and some who don’t.) He is an active member of the local prison ministry. You can read more about his ministry here.