Tim began serving at Harper in 2015 as the pastor to students. But as of 2023, Tim accepted the call to step into the Lead Pastor role. He is married to Karys Lee, and together they have 4 children (Elijah, Isaiah, David, and Eliana).  They both completed their master’s at TEDS with Tim’s undergraduate program… Read More »

Pastor Joel has been the associate pastor at Harper Church since 1999. He graduated from Prairie Bible Institute with an emphasis on Bible and Mission. His connection with Harper goes way back to 1979 when he was in full-time ministry at the church before being sent out as a missionary to Europe in 1981. He… Read More »

Adam was raised here in Port Orchard and grew up at Harper Church. He is currently the Pastor Of Student Ministries, overseeing middle school and high school students. Before that, he served at Harper as the youth intern for five years. Adam received his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical & Theological Studies with a Minor… Read More »

Mike came on board in the spring of 2008. He is responsible for the worship ministry, specifically leading worship teams and directing the flow of the worship services. When he is not leading worship here at Harper, Mike is the choral director at South Kitsap High School. Mike and Beth have two children, both grown.… Read More »

Desiree is the newest member of our staff team. She is passionate about children and families being stronger in the Lord and is excited to come alongside families in the church.

Theresa took the reins of Children’s Ministry Assistant in June 2012.  She helps primarily in the nursery/preschool area and our Wednesday night program (Grow), VBS, and Harvest Carnival.  She is a valuable piece of the Children’s Ministry puzzle.  Theresa and her husband, Art love camping and spending time with their four adult children, their children’s… Read More »

Sheri started in January 2008, doing the weekly bulletins, secretarial duties, website maintenance, church database upkeep, calendar maintenance, directories, church-wide communications and Power Point (projection) ministry. As administrative assistant, she also works with vital financial and business tasks. For fun, she tries to keep up with her 4 adult children. Sheri, a former Gonzaga volleyball… Read More »

Bob has served on staff before at Harper and came on again in 2010 to help out with the custodial needs. After two years, Bob still has custodial duties but works mostly on building maintenance and setting up and tearing down for ministry teams and church events. He is always available to do whatever needs… Read More »

Because of Ed’s shared name with the church, he believes serving is the right thing to do. With Ed making up the third wheel of the maintenance team, this trifecta is ready to lead the charge against anything that ails this facility. To accomplish these heroics, Ed’s choice of hydration is unashamedly coffee.