Lead Team
Jeff Geesey
Lead Pastor
"Playing dead not only comes in handy when face to face with a bear, but also at important business meetings." -Jack Handey
Jeff grew up in the desert of Arizona before moving to the Los Angeles area in 1996 to attend LIFE Pacific College. There, he meet his now wife of 17 years, Johanna. After college he worked at a church in Los Angeles as the youth pastor. In 2011, he left L.A. to head back to Arizona. During the almost 7 years in Arizona, Jeff worked at his Dad's church and also planted a church in Mesa, Arizona. In the fall of 2017 both Jeff and Johanna felt that God was calling them to Oregon. They are excited to now be in Pendleton and to be at Pendleton Faith Center. Jeff and Johanna have 3 children: Josiah, Levi and Ellie
Johanna Geesey
Administration
"I believe that appreciation is a holy thing- that when we look for what's best in a person we happen to be with at that moment, we're doing what God does all the time. So in loving and appreciating our neighbor we're participating in something sacred." -Fred Rogers
Johanna grew up in the Los Angeles area. After High School Johanna received her degree as a Dental Assistant. In 2001 she married Jeff (Yes the pastor). Over the years Johanna has been an administrator for a christian record label, a youth ministry and for a public elementary school.
Bryan Clark
Youth Pastor
Nakiska Johnston
Children's Pastor
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33
Nakiska Johnston has attended Pendleton Faith Center for over 20 years, where she and her husband — now married 14 years — first met. They have a 6-year-old daughter who has been a joyful part of Nakiska’s journey into motherhood, a season where she deeply sensed God’s guidance and calling. She graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Fish and Wildlife and has been actively involved in her daughter’s world through school volunteering, substitute teaching, Girl Scouts, and coaching T-ball. Nakiska is honored and privileged to serve the children and families of Pendleton at Faith Center as the Children’s Ministry Director.
"Do I need to be liked? Absolutely not. I like to be liked. I enjoy being liked. I have to be liked. But it's not like this compulsive need to be liked, like my need to be praised." -Michael Scott
Brett grew up in Salem Oregon and has over twelve years of ministry experience. Brett is married to Jennifer McKay and they have two awesome children Hayden and Maycee Grey.
Brett McKay
Associate Pastor
