our staff
Pastor Kimberly Poer
music ministry director matthew compton
music ministry director matthew compton
Our new Pastor, Pastor Kim was born in Hudson, Wisconsin as it was the closest hospital to her family’s home in nearby St. Paul, Minnesota. After moving yearly as a young child her family ended up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she grew up. After getting married, she and her spouse moved to Plano, near Dallas, Texas. Pastor Kim attende
Our new Pastor, Pastor Kim was born in Hudson, Wisconsin as it was the closest hospital to her family’s home in nearby St. Paul, Minnesota. After moving yearly as a young child her family ended up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she grew up. After getting married, she and her spouse moved to Plano, near Dallas, Texas. Pastor Kim attended college there, graduating from the University of Texas in Dallas. Thereafter she attended and graduated from Perkins Seminary at Southern Methodist University also in Dallas, Texas.
Pastor Kim has had three appointments prior to coming to Salmon Creek, serving 15 years at her first appointment, St. Peter's UMC in Katy, Texas, mostly in the areas of pastoral care and worship. She served as lead pastor at The Woods UMC in Grand Prairie, Texas from July 2019 – February 2022. Pastor Kim then moved to the Great Northwest in 2022 with an assignment to Woodinville UMC in Woodinville, WA.
In Woodinville, she served a church which chose to disaffiliate from the UMC. She comments that serving such a church through that challenging time was difficult but she felt she was able to provide care and leadership alongside them during their change from a United Methodist to a community church.
Pastor Kim currently resides in a nearby Vancouver community with her spouse and two dogs. They have five grown children with three residing in nearby Portland…with their first grandchild! The other two live in Minneapolis, MN, along with their second grandson.
Even as she was initially drawn to the pastorate, Pastor Kim comments that she chose United Methodism because she “fell in love with John Wesley and his theology!”
After our time without a Pastor, we welcome Pastor Kim and wish her a long and fruitful ministry with us here at Salmon Creek!
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
COORDiNATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES GAVIN HUCKINS
COORDiNATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES GAVIN HUCKINS
Nancy is originally from Winnetka, Illinois and has lived in the Pacific Northwest for over 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 over 5 years; befor
Nancy is originally from Winnetka, Illinois and has lived in the Pacific Northwest for over 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 over 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 state dental certification in expanded function and radiology as well as a nationally certified status. Nancy has been married to Fred for 36 years and has one daughter and one granddaughter. She loves all animals, especially cats and dogs, loves artwork and crafts, antiques and collectibles. Nancy also loves people and enjoys getting to know others; so stop on by and chat .... the door is always open!
COORDiNATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES GAVIN HUCKINS
COORDiNATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES GAVIN HUCKINS
COORDiNATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES GAVIN HUCKINS
BIO COMING SOON ....
dayschool director gayle horwitz
COORDINATOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES TIFFINEY NORDBY
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 Vacation Bible School held each summer.
accompanist Josh Billings
COORDINATOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES TIFFINEY NORDBY
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.
COORDINATOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES TIFFINEY NORDBY
COORDINATOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES TIFFINEY NORDBY
COORDINATOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES TIFFINEY NORDBY
After a ten-year break to raise her two babies, Tiffiney came to work with the children here at Salmon Creek. She’s a mother to an 11-year-old son and an eight-year-old daughter. Tiffiney has lived in Clark County the past 30 years, 20 of those years with her Husband Chris. Previously, she worked in sports treatment at both an acupunct
After a ten-year break to raise her two babies, Tiffiney came to work with the children here at Salmon Creek. She’s a mother to an 11-year-old son and an eight-year-old daughter. Tiffiney has lived in Clark County the past 30 years, 20 of those years with her Husband Chris. Previously, she worked in sports treatment at both an acupuncture and chiropractic clinic. When her family formed, she retired from her medical career to stay home and raise her children. As her kids grew more independent, Tiffiney had a desire to return to work with the idea that it would be family-friendly. One day, she told her husband that she would love to find a position that wouldn’t detract from her family duties and would allow her to be available to raise their kids. The very next day, she found what she was looking for at Salmon Creek church and she knew that it was God guiding her. Tiffiney enjoys working with children and volunteering at her kids’ schools. In her spare time, she gardens, plays with her many pets (chickens, bunnies, cats, and a dog) and dreams of being an urban farmer. Her family loves to hike, bike, swim, and travel. She loves the PNW for all the wonderful opportunities it provides.