Our staff


Senior Pastors


Pastors Eric and Suzanne Green are ordained Foursquare pastors.  They’ve been married for over 30 years and have four children.  They have many years of experience in church planting and church leadership.   They joined the Foursquare family under the leadership of Pastor Jack Hayford in1993 and have since planted churches in Santa Clarita, CA and Baltimore,  MD. In 2007 they came to the Northwest and in 2009 God called them to come to the river, The Father’s House.

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
Psalms 46:4


Assisting Pastor(s)


Pastor Brian and his wife Lynae Nelson have been members of The Father’s House since 2004.  Brian oversees the CR ministry, serves in Men’s ministry and shares oversight of worship service operations.  Lynae serves in Children’s Ministry and the Women’s Council.  They were married in 2007 and live with their young daughter, Shae.  Their post-graduate education and professional training make them a dynamic blessing to the body of Christ.

Pastor Joseph and his wife Rebecca Walters bring a passionate heart of service to The Father’s House. Joseph serves in Men’s Ministry, oversees the Media Production Team and shares oversight of worship service operations. Rebecca serves in Children’s Ministry, as well as on the Women’s Council. Their creative expertise is a blessing to all.  They’ve been married 15 years and have two children.

Executive Assistant


Carl and Misty Gross faithfully serve in The Father’s House.  Misty serves as executive assistant to the senior pastors and is a member of the Women’s Council.  Carl oversees transport and facilities care. They have been members of The Father's House since 2006. Their ministry is vital to the life and flow of The Father’s House.  They were married in 1998, and have five children.

Youth Director


Saul and Alana Patu were married in July of 2000 and are the proud parents of 3 boys and a daughter.  Saul, a former NFL and AFL football player, has been called to share his talents and team building skills with the youth of The Father’s House.  Saul and Alana oversee the youth ministry, Gen Now, as well as serve in the Children’s Ministry.  They believe that youth ministry is not only about preparing young people for their adult years, but it’s also about teaching our youth what it means today to live in the knowledge and strength of being a child of God.  Their passion for young people is a blessing for all!

Worship Director


Katie Purvis is a gifted worship leader with a heart to see God glorified through the praises of His people.  Katie is very talented, yet very humble.  She delivers powerful worship, leading us right into the throne room of God!