Dean Kuest, Lead Pastor
dean@findpathways.com
Tidbits You Might Be Interested in:
Is there really anything people might be interested in? I grew up in Arizona and miss Spring Training in the worst of ways. Went to college in So. Cal., where I met my wife, Leslie. We have five boys and no we are not going to try for a girl. I spent 14 incredible years working at Central Christian Church in Mesa, AZ (6 years as College Pastor, 4 years as Student Ministry Pastor, 4 years leading the Worship Team). Never dreamed of planting a new church, but here I am…God has His ways of getting our attention.
Stuff You Might Not Be Interested In:
I was at Game 1 of the 1988 World Series (Where Kirk Gibson hit the 9th inning home run)
I was at Game 2 of the 2001 World Series (Where Randy Johnson shut down the Yankees)
I was Ron Howard’s stunt double on the Andy Griffith Show (j/k)
Did I mention that I hate the Yankees?
“Spike Buck” nearly killed me on the swollen Arkansas River
Love to travel…been to Mexico, Canada, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Germany, Poland, Hong Kong, S. Korea, Thailand, and Nepal.
Things I Like:
Lazy nights with my family
All things baseball
The Arizona State Sun Devils
Sufjan Stevens, Mute Math, Switchfoot, Jimmy Eat World & Explosions in the Sky
Wrestling with my boys (all at the same time)
Backpacking
Lost, Survivor and Heroes
The Spotted Cow – It’s my “Cheers”
Cabin life
Stuff I Recommend:
Disappointment with God, by Phillip Yancey
Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
Spiritual Discipleship by Oswald Sanders
Relevant Magazine
Brian Regan – Comedian Extraordinaire
Contact Me For Information About:
Sharing Your Story…I love hearing people’s stories; Information about Pathways (in General); Outreach; What it means to pursue God’s heart, or where to get the best coffee in Seattle.
Cyndee Baldwin, Children’s Pastor
cyndee@findpathways.com
Tidbits You Might Be Interested in:
I’ve lived in too many places to list here in this space. So, here’s the sum-up version, in not so complete sentences: Born in California, raised in California and New Mexico. Went to college in Southern California and Nebraska, and lived/worked someplace different each summer just because I could. Got my degree in Education with a specialty in Art. Spent 6 years on the mission field in Central America working with street kids, schools, community, agriculture, etc. and learned to speak Spanish as a bonus! I loved waking up to life there each day! I have helped raise more children than I can count, but I have none of my own.
Stuff You Might Not Be Interested In:
I thrive on change and adventure.
I like to paint wall murals.
I have personally driven from the west coast to the east coast and from the northern border to the southern border of the United States (not all at once). I have also driven from Honduras to Costa Rica and back.
I learned how to juggle while working at an amusement park when I was 14.
I think the Seattle area needs to raise their freeway speed limits.
I have eaten iguana many times.
Things I Like:
Road trips.
Taking walks.
The smell of rain on hot, dry asphalt.
Camping.
Singing.
Liver and Onions.
Journaling.
Seeing life through kid’s eyes.
Being creative.
Strong coffee with rice milk and hazelnut syrup.
Chocolate, lots of chocolate.
Stuff I Recommend:
Being instead of Doing.
The Journey of Desire, by John Eldredge
Compassion: A Reflection on the Christian Life, by Henri Nouwen, Donald P. Mcneill, Douglas A. Morrison
Serving in a capacity that may not be your first choice.
Going on a mission trip.
Contact Me For Information About:
All things children.
Josh Williams, Worship Pastor
josh@findpathways.com
Tidbits you might be interested in:
I’m a Southern California boy. Born and raised. Spent a year going to school in Ohio, and I’m still thawing out from that. I took classes at more schools than I care to remember, but finally finished at the University of LaVerne. My beautiful wife Erin and I have been married for almost 7 years now, and we are enjoying our beautiful little girl, Abigail.
Stuff you might not be interested in:
I’m deathly afraid of heights. I hate it when people stick a knife in the ketchup bottle. I’m addicted to the “caramel apple empanadas” from Taco Bell. In January of 2006, I was the Partner of the Month at the Mill Creek Town Center Starbucks, which means I can make Cyndee’s latte in 18 seconds. (Editor’s note — If you really want to know the dirt on Josh, ask Dean about his former career as a child star in Hollywood.)
Things I like:
Coffee (both the real stuff and the ‘foofoo drinks’)
Finding very random websites and forwarding them to friends. (you know who you are)
Spending time with my wife, my little girl, and my cat (Zump)
Playing music
Watching various Discovery channel programs
Reading
Listening to a very eclectic mix of music
Movies (I’m a movie junkie!)
Coffee
Items I recommend:
My “Study Music” playlist
Apple iPod Video (can’t live without it)
Mozilla Firefox
Blue Like Jazz, by Donald Miller
Elixir guitar strings (freebies accepted)
Wired magazine
Contact me for information about:
Music, MediaShout, worship, sound, art, drama…or if you just want to watch a good movie.