We are the redeemed – saved by God’s grace and not because of any merit on our part. God chose us in Jesus Christ to be adopted as his children. The Bible is the written Word of God and proclaims to us the Good News of Jesus Christ, who alone is the way to our adoption as God’s children.
Our Essential Tenets are spelled out for us as an ECO congregation. If you would like a clear, in-depth expression of these beliefs click here.
We attempt to live out the relational nature of the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God loves us and sent His Son. We are to live in love toward one another.
Who is Who at Our Redeemer
Pastor
Mark Bassett
Since 2013, Mark Bassett has pastored Our Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Mark has experience all across the U.S., hailing from Detroit, graduating from Nyack College in New York as a philosophy major, and earning his Master’s Degree from Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, New York. Ordained in the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA), Mark has served churches in New City, New York; Blaine, Washington; and Moses Lake. The Bassetts spent two years as missionaries in Germany in the mid-1990s. His six years as teacher/counselor/principal at Moses Lake Christian Academy, and a decade serving in Grant, Adams, and Lincoln Counties for Assured Hospice as chaplain and patient care representative have given Mark a depth of understanding for the needs of a community. He teaches and counsels, leads youth to an understanding of their faith, and regularly challenges congregants to recognize the gift of Jesus in their lives and in the life of the congregation. Come any Sunday and meet Mark at a 9 a.m. service!
Ministry & Outreach Assistant
Mark Roeber
With over 5 years of full-time ministry experience and over 30 years of lay leadership in Moses Lake and Spokane, Mark comes to us with a heart for God and His people. Mark graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Finance and later graduated from Moody Bible College in Spokane and from the Alliance Center for Ministry Development with an emphasis in Ministry Studies. Desiring to follow Christ and lead followers of Christ to reach the greater community with the Gospel of Jesus, Mark leans upon his deep love of Christ, his communication skills, integrity, conviction, and enthusiasm to reach those with whom he is in relationship. Mark spent over 15 years in Youth Ministry at Moses Lake Alliance Church along with many years as a musician and leader in music ministry. Along with his talented wife Deborah, Mark enjoyed the more than 20 years he spent partnering with her in their local church’s VBS ministry. In his position as the Ministry & Outreach Assistant, Mark will operate as an extension of the Senior Pastor and share in the vision of the Session to provide discipleship, congregational care, outreach to the local community, and administrative leadership that is in line with the ministry plan of ORPC. Mark has been married to Deborah for 28 years and has two adult children, Samuel and Esther, who both live in Spokane.
Office Administrator
Matty Moore
Since 2021, Matty Moore has been the Office Administrator for Our Redeemer Presbyterian Church. With over 15 years in marketing and administration, Matty is a natural in the office keeping the church moving forward. Her desires to know people and encourage them to be involved in community are a perfect fit for the office and the church. Married to Frank Moore, the Moore’s moved to Ephrata in the fall of 2016 with their daughters and quickly made Ephrata their home. Stop by and visit Matty in the office or on Sunday morning and you’ll see how her passions for people and the church welcome you into our community.
Custodian
Glen Bauermeister
Since October 2017, Glen Bauermeister has been the Custodian at Our Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Glen’s desire to make the church a welcoming place to everyone through the care of the facility is seen in every detail of his work. His friendly smile, hard work, and dependability make him a valuable member of our team. You’ll never find our facilities not ready for you thanks to Glen!
Session
Current Elders
- Kristen Dorsey
- Katie Johnson
- Ann MacKenzie
- Tom Middleton
- Caleb Mulder
- Dave Plagerman
ORPC
Deacons
- Kathleen Allstot
- Rick Allstot
- Rene Kamstra
- Billie Middleton
- Nicole Mulder
- Dave Nice
- Connie Nice
- Nancy Wenke
