Who's in Charge Here?
Sunset Covenant is a congregationally-led church.
The major financial decisions that need to be made are done through a rotating council of church members, who provide accountability and support for the church staff. (When there's a super major decision, all the members in the congregation vote.)
However, the church council chooses to empower and employ a team of people to help facilitate ministry.
This is that team:
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Staff

Jelani Greenidge
Co-Pastor of Worship & Proclamation
In addition to being a pastor, Jelani is a passionate communicator with a drive to inform, inflame, and inspire.

Kristin Podelnyk
Preschool Director
Kristin has been working in the field of education for the last 9 years. She loves helping children with their social emotional development, and fostering the love of learning and new discoveries during the most formative years of their education.
She has a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences from Oregon State University, with endorsements in Early Childhood Education and Human Services.
She has a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences from Oregon State University, with endorsements in Early Childhood Education and Human Services.