Staff and Leadership-Old-12-3-2024

J.D. Punch

Lead Pastor

J.D. (John David) Punch was born in South, but he has lived in New England, the Midwest, the Rocky Mountains, and now the Pacific Northwest. After a brief stint as a mechanical engineer, J.D. accepted a call pastoral ministry which has led to him to serve in various roles in various parts of the country (and to pursue various theological degrees). J.D. is passionate about the teaching of scripture, especially the challenging parts of scripture that we sometimes miss the beauty of God’s grace in. He also enjoys connecting with people in order to help others pay attention to God’s grace in their lives.

D'Vante Rolle

Associate Pastor

D’Vante is from The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and grew up in the historic village of Fox Hill on New Providence Island. After seminary, D’Vante dedicated his research to exploring the intersection of faith and mental health, focusing on three key areas: the abuse of power, institutional hurt, and concerns related to relationships, family, and sexuality. Through the lens of transformational Biblical hermeneutics and trauma-informed research, D’Vante aims to help individuals navigate past and present experiences that impact their daily lives. He is married to Grace, affectionately known as his "Gracie Wasie," and enjoys drone flying and cruising. His favorite quote is, “A good hermeneutic is always willing to change in light of better evidence.” – Roy B. Zuck

Grace Rolle

Family Ministry Director

Grace, a native of Washington, has lived on both the eastern and western sides of the state, spending most of her life in the west. From a young age, Grace has been passionate about helping children form meaningful connections with Jesus. Currently attending the University of the Cumberlands, Grace is studying social work with a focus on holistic approaches to trauma and abuse, particularly among young and teenage girls. An avid reader, she has an impressive ability to read quickly, having completed over 300 books in 2023. Grace is happily married to D’Vante. In her free time, she enjoys reading, making her own bread and butter, and going on cruises.

Stephanie Parkins

Church Administrator

Stephanie Parkins is a long time Bellevue resident and loves to call the PNW home. She has a knack for all things administrative and possesses degrees in Social Work and Public Administration/Urban Planning. Serving the church is a passion of hers and in her free time, Stephanie loves hanging out with her family and friends. If you ever need assistance at Kelsey Creek Church, Stephanie is your go to gal!

Kelsey Creek Church is also led by our Council, comprised of three teams:

Admin Team:

Raymond Cheng

Daniel Cho

Dean Douma

Melissa Greene

J.D. Punch (Pastor)

Shepherding Elders:

Max Benson

Sara Boyd

Anil Gadepaka

Bea Phiefer

J.D. Punch (Pastor)

Linda Visser

Service Deacons:

Suzanne Geib

Marv Hoekstra

Wyllie Louie

Jeff Moore

Kendra B

D'Vante Rolle (Pastor)

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