David and his wife Susie have attended Tahoe Forest Church since they moved to Truckee part time in 2009. In the fall of 1977 he gave his life to Jesus. David and Susie married in 1980 after David completed bible school. They settled in Oroville, California, raised their 3 children there while serving in the Oroville Church of the Nazarene.  Their daughter Katie, Son-in-law, Ryan Kosich and grandchildren, Conner and Cora attend TFC.  David started ministry as the (unpaid) youth director in Oroville and eventually taught adult Sunday school and home life groups all while building a business with his wife Susie. Over the last 14 ½ years David has taught part time at the School of Transformation in Oroville. He currently partners with Terrence in teaching the learning group, GrowthTrack at TFC. With plans to retire this May from his business, he wants to devote more time to serving Truckee and bring his passion for seeing lives transformed into the image of Jesus.

Natalie and her husband, Jon, have been a part of the church since moving to Truckee four years ago. They have  one son, Jackson (12). When her family began attending the church, Natalie immediately jumped in to serve in administration, event planning, and consultation. She is a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice here in town. Prior to moving to Truckee, Natalie founded and ran a non-profit counseling agency integrating psychology and Biblical principles, directed the professional counseling ministry at their church, and ran her private practice. She served on the Lead Team over this last year and is greatly passionate about connecting with others.

Jason and his wife, Jaime, first started attending the church 18 years ago. They have two young girls, Makenna (10), and KJ (6). Jason practiced law here in Truckee for just over 12 years and has been serving as Nevada County’s Court Commissioner the last 5 years. Jason has a gift for teaching and has been able to serve our youth ministry, as well as take part in our Sunday Service teaching rotation. Jason brings boldness and passion to everything he does.

Kristi and her husband, Garry, joined the church 14 years ago and have been happily married while residing in Tahoe for 30 plus years. Their two adult children reside in New Zealand, Garry's native country. Kristi serves the church in multiply ways: she has taught kids classes, worked in the nursery, serves in hospitality, and is part of the Care Team. This year Kristi helped plan the women's fall retreat and currently co-facilitates the women's weekly Bible study. Kristi recently retired from early childhood education where she ran her own business for 11 years and has served Truckee families for 22 years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Idaho. Kristi has a heart for missions both locally and abroad. She has a fierce desire to serve others and help members of our fellowship become fruitful disciples of Jesus. Kristi is an advocate of the organization, Awaken and serves on the non-profit, Truckee Community Christmas, as a co-chair of the winter coat drive.