our staff
music ministry director matthew compton
music ministry director matthew compton
music ministry director matthew compton
A published composer since the age of 14, Matthew oversees all music ministry and is director of our Chancel Choir and handbell choirs. He continues to compose and be a sought-after handbell director and tours regularly for national and international engagements, particularly as director of Bells of the Cascades. Matthew is also a valued member of Portland's Choral Arts Ensemble.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR NANCY VOLGAMORE
music ministry director matthew compton
music ministry director matthew compton
Nancy is originally from Winnetka, Illinois and has lived in the Pacific Northwest for 35 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in both English Literature and Spanish language. She is also a Certified Yoga Instructor and taught Yoga for 8 years in the Chicago area. She has been working in church administration for the last 5 years; before that, she spent 35 years in the field of Dentistry in both front office administration and chairside assisting and she holds a national dental certification in expanded function and radiology.
accompanist Josh Billings
dayschool director gayle horwitz
dayschool director gayle horwitz
Josh Billings moved to Vancouver from the Twin Cities in January 2021. He has been involved in music since second grade when he started taking piano lessons. He played in the handbell ensemble and sang in choir at Concordia St. Paul where he got his degree in K-12 Vocal Music Education. Josh is currently a ringing member of Bells of the C
Josh Billings moved to Vancouver from the Twin Cities in January 2021. He has been involved in music since second grade when he started taking piano lessons. He played in the handbell ensemble and sang in choir at Concordia St. Paul where he got his degree in K-12 Vocal Music Education. Josh is currently a ringing member of Bells of the Cascades.
Outside of playing the piano, Josh recently found a job working for Loomis in Portland. He always enjoys being active in multiple music ensembles, going for hikes, or just hanging out with friends. He is looking forward to everything that the Portland/Vancouver area has to offer.
dayschool director gayle horwitz
dayschool director gayle horwitz
dayschool director gayle horwitz
Gayle has been directing our nonprofit faith-based preschool and daycare center for over nine years now. She pursues collaborative relationships that connect resources, ideas, curricula, learning opportunities and innovative art materials with instructors (and parents!). Gayle oversees the charter and direction of the dayschool and assis
Gayle has been directing our nonprofit faith-based preschool and daycare center for over nine years now. She pursues collaborative relationships that connect resources, ideas, curricula, learning opportunities and innovative art materials with instructors (and parents!). Gayle oversees the charter and direction of the dayschool and assists in the community-lauded Vocation Bible School held each summer.