Tyler has a deep passion for prayer, presence, and mission, and his hope is to see Bridgetown become a house of prayer for all nations. He serves as the lead pastor for Bridgetown church. Previously, Tyler co-founded Oaks Church Brooklyn in New York, where he served as its lead pastor until 2021. Tyler is the author of Searching for Enough and Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools. He, his wife Kirsten, and their three boys enjoy exploring the city of Portland.

Pam's professional and personal life experiences have prepared her to serve as the Board Chair with wisdom, passion, and consistency. Shortly after retiring from a 37-year career as a Nike executive, Pam launched her own coaching business where she finds great joy in mentoring current and aspiring executives. When she is not coaching or leading Board activities, Pam enjoys spending time with her two children, grandchildren, friends, and her community at Bridgetown. Pam has been a part of Bridgetown since its inception in 2010 and is honored to serve in this role.

Krystal holds a deep conviction to care for the emotional, relational and physical needs of our community’s most vulnerable. Five years ago, she was personally motivated by Bridgetown’s commitment to children and families impacted by Oregon’s foster care system and has now incorporated that calling into her professional and personal life. Krystal served in Bridgetown’s children’s ministry before joining the board. She runs a commercial fishing operation in Alaska and also works in Portland’s non-profit sector as a grant writer and foundation strategist. Krystal, her husband Ryan, and their son have been a part of Bridgetown since its inception in 2010.

In his professional and personal experience, Garth has discovered that building and implementing healthy systems and rhythms create an environment where life can flourish. Bringing two and a half decades of financial planning and asset management expertise, Garth is honored to join his fellow board members to serve God and guide Bridgetown Church. Garth and his wife JP have been a part of Bridgetown since 2018 serving in various roles. Their two adult children and daughter-in-law live in Minnesota.

Deidre is motivated by a deep desire to see the city of Portland transformed by the Holy Spirit. Whether she is caring for the needs of her pediatric patients and their families, leading in Foster Parent’s Night Out, or imparting wisdom as a Bridgetown Deacon for Justice, Reconciliation & Mercy, Deidre is actively committed to advancing that mission. Deidre has been a part of Bridgetown since 2016, and her time has been marked by notable transformation and spiritual growth through the practices of the way of Jesus.

Sunny believes that God has intended Bridgetown to be a fresh manifestation of what spirit-filled communities of Jesus-followers can do when they are committed to consistent, steadfast, non-flashy, long-term obedience. He considers Bridgetown’s board to be a group of men and women that can serve Bridgetown elders and church members by ensuring appropriate and suitable fiscal and legal stewardship of this tremendous blessing of God. With a background as an electronics engineer, Sunny went to business school and now holds a senior position at Nike. Sunny, his wife Jessica, and their two sons have been part of Bridgetown since its inception in 2010.

Denise's profound passion is to serve Jesus by helping others discover their identity in him. She is deeply honored to serve Bridgetown as we live out our life of prayer, presence and mission. Denise practiced public accounting prior to holding senior leadership positions in the publishing business for over 25 years.  She humbly offers her gifts of finance, governance, board accountability and mentoring to Bridgetown. She relocated to Portland in 2021 and enjoys being with her son, daughter-in-law and grandson.

Sarah demonstrates passion and dedication to fuel Bridgetown’s justice work; from homelessness to the foster care system, Sarah recognizes the church’s potential for lasting impact across the city of Portland. Sarah leads global communications at Vacasa, an international vacation rental management company, and in her spare time she enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with her family in tow. Sarah, her husband Luke, and their children have been part of Bridgetown since 2016.