Kelly has served as the lead pastor of Neighborhood Church since 2008 and has been in full-time pastoral ministry for over 25 years. His wife and ministry partner for over 25 years is Tricia. They have four children and two grandchild. In addition to his ministry as lead pastor, Kelly serves our community as a Chaplain with Tangent Fire, Albany Police and Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Kelly loves this community and has lived in this valley for nearly 30 years. He is passionate about creating a church culture that reaches families and embraces people right where they are in life, teaching the Bible in very relevant and practical ways, elevating the quality of family life in our community, and serving our local public safety members and families during life’s most traumatic moments. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing keys and singing in a local 70’s rock band, camping, reading, and leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Gail and her husband, Terry, along with their two sons Eric and Thomas, have been a part of the Neighborhood Church family since 2010. Gail oversees all of the Children’s Ministry from cradle through elementary. Before coming on staff at Neighborhood Church, Gail worked in the childcare field for 18 years. Her educational background includes Early Childhood Education and Infant and Toddler Educator Certificates. Gail grew up on the ocean and enjoys being in Albany with the ocean only an hour away. When she is not at church, she can be found gardening, being outdoors, making jewelry and enjoying coffee with friends.
Matt has been a part of Neighborhood Church since 2019 and serves as the Associate Pastor. He and his wife Carlee have two children, Max and Szofia. Pastor Matt served in Youth Ministry for 13 years prior to stepping into the role of Associate Pastor. He leads worship and is very passionate about Fine Arts Ministries. Pastor Matt has lived in Oregon nearly as his life and has lived a majority of it in the Central Willammette Valley. In his spare time He is a vocalist and songwriter for a Christian Band, plays, coaches and watches a lot of sports, travels with his wife, and does whatever his kids are doing.
