About Us
Go therefore and make disciples...
We exist as a city on a hill, passionate to see our region rooted in the Word of God and thriving in the Love, Power, Presence, Authority, and Grace of His Kingdom
The Vision
The vision of The Father's House International is create a community of authentic believers and to witness a region transformed by the life changing reality of the gospel. We exist to serve and equip leaders, families and individuals to be released into their full inheritance as sons and daughters of God. We believe the local church is the avenue for fulfilling The Great Commission to preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth
Leadership Team
John & Kami Zumwalt
Senior Pastors
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John and Kami Zumwalt are revivalists at heart, and the Senior Pastors at The Father's House. John holds a Master's degree from Corban University, is a teacher and preacher of the word, often flows in a gift of healing, and has a passion and call to the Pacific Northwest. He also serves as the Grace International Superintendent for Oregon, and on the board for the regional BeOne Umpqua ministerial association serving over 40 pastors and leaders in Douglas County.
Kami serves as Co-Senior Pastor with John, and is a preacher of the word with a prophetic flair. She heads up the women's ministry, "Flourish" at the Father's House, is a freelance writer, and home-school mom.
Together they are passionate to empower people into their callings, reach the lost, build community, and help usher in the next great awakening in the body of Christ.
When they are not ministering, you'll find them chasing chickens on their small farm, playing bluegrass or spending time with their three adorable kids, Ruth, Eliza, and Zeb.
Brian & Jennifer Vaughn
Executive Pastors
Brian and Jen serve as Executive Pastors and Youth Pastors at The Father's House with faithfulness, integrity, and a deep love of God's church. Brian holds a Master's Degree in Education and Jen a Master's Degree in Counseling and together they have served The Father's House for over a decade. They carry an anointing to teach The Word, raise up an on-fire generation of youth, and oversee much of the inner workings and communication department of the house.
Bill & Helen Sanders
Founding Pastors
After 45 years of great ministry - guiding and building The Father's House into a region impacting church, Pastors Bill and Helen Sanders have transitioned from the Senior Pastors at The Father's House. The Sanders' continue to work as pastors on staff at The Father's House as integral parts of the team where their passion to see lost souls saved burns as bright as ever.
Kayla Kelm
Children's Church Director
Kayla's kindness, creativity, and inspiring ideas for marking the lives of the next generation are evident in the rooms full of laughter and growing love for Jesus she cultivates in our children's ministry.
Wife to her beloved Daniel, mother to four beautiful girls, and a homeschool mom as well, Kayla is passionate about fulfilling God's will, being a crown of grace to her husband, being all God's created her to be, and growing and living in community relationships.
She is a gifted cook, crafty beyond words, and brings comfort, insight and inner strength to those who are blessed to call her mom, friend, aunt, or teacher.
Dottie Woodward
Director of Missions Ministries
Dottie has always had a heart for missions, even as a child. She has served in the missions department at The Father's House for many years. Dottie oversees and nurtures our global relationships, she takes great care to pray for each and every missionary that we support, as well as to connect with them, and to keep the church updated. She is passionate about the people and families who are serving and spreading the gospel overseas, and lights up as she watches the gospel of Jesus Christ taken throughout the world.
Teresa Baird
Administrative Assistant/Intercessor Pastor
Teresa is a pillar in our church body, serving as our Intercessory Prayer Pastor, hospitality team overseer, and works in both event planning and in our human relations department. Her insight into team building, business systems, and her mother's heart effect every life she touches.
Camille Hall
Flourish Leader at Samaritan Inn
Camille serves the Father's House as our Flourish team leader at the Samaritan Inn. With a powerful testimony, and tenacious love for God, Camille is passionate about reaching those trapped in darkness and bringing them to the Light of Jesus. With a great sense of humor, and authenticity Camille shares the word and love of God with both the women of Samaritan and in her speaking ministry, "Camille Rose Ministries."
Steve & Helen Smith
Facilities
Steve and Helen are an example of a servants heart. They are involved in just about every ministry at The Father's House from facilities, events, service preparation, and worship. They are prayer warriors who have seen the faithfulness of God!
Candi Kooken
Administrator
Candi serves at The Fathers House with creativity, a value for details, and a contagious love for people. She's passionate about God's purposes, has a knack of bringing beauty to events, and bringing out the best in those around her. She's an encourager, an organizer, and serves her church family faithfully as an administrator.
Denny & Vickie Stahl
Salt N' Light Outreach
Denny and Vickie have a rich 45 year history in ministry including church planting, working as Lead Pastors, serving as the Northwest director for The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and prayer coordinators.
They currently serve at The Father's House as one of our worship team leaders, on our teaching team, in outreach, and pastoral care.
Vickie leads one of the vibrant Flourish small groups. Their humility, passion to mentor and faithfulness touch all they undertake.
Marilyn Downs
Legacy Seniors Ministry
Marilyn has a rich heritage of service in the Kingdom of God, mentoring others, leading Bible studies and coordinating outreaches to the lost and forgotten. She serves at the Father's House as Co-Leader of Legacy, our seniors ministry, with tenacity, devotion and a love for seeing believers thrive in every season of life. She also leads a Monday night outreach Bible study in Yoncalla, Oregon.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
