Rev Beth Neel
Bridge Pastor
The Reverend Beth Neel is a member-at-large of the Presbytery of the Cascades. Ordained in 1993, she has served congregations in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and most recently served for thirteen years as co-pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Portland. She and her husband, Gregg, have one daughter, Sarah, who is a college sophomore. They are also the happy humans to a twelve-year-old Yorkie Poo named Max, who keeps the squirrels at bay.
Sarah Beck
Director of Community and Family Engagement
Sarah Beck holds an MS degree from Portland State University. She joined the TPC staff in early 2016. Sarah has a long history of working with children of all ages, including the Boys and Girls Club and over 15 years experience mentoring high-risk high school students.
Ben Noyes
Director of Music Ministries
Benjamin Noyes, choir and mariachi director at Hillsboro High School for the past 10
years, is very excited about joining TPC as the person leading music ministries. The
church has been very welcoming of him and he has felt embraced by the community.
He is excited to grow in music and faith with this amazing church family.
Luna Thompson-Aue
Pianist
Luna Thompson-Aue is our talented pianist.
Debbie Ivanov
Bell Choir Director
ABOUT DEBBIE
Debbie Ivanov directs the TPC Handbell Choir. The Bell Choir usually perform as part of the worship service one Sunday a month,
Susan Springer
Office Manager
ABOUT SUSAN
Susan Springer has a long history at TPC and began working as our office manager in 2007. She is generally responsible for the administrative aspects of the church office. So, if you have questions about the church calendar, building usage, the newsletter, or other such administrative matters, Susan is the person with whom you want to speak! When she’s not working at the church, you may still see her in the sanctuary practicing with the bells, or singing with the choir, or in the early morning you might her outside walking, enjoying the wonders that are Oregon.
Julie Flint
Finance Assistant
ABOUT JULIE
Julie Flint assumed the role of Financial Assistant on June 1, 2022. Julie performs the book keeping functions for TPC and manages donations and gifts to TPC. Julie has a breadth of experience in the financial/bookkeeping world and owns a small business where she does much of what is needed for our position on a smaller scale. Her nonprofit clients include The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools and Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee.
Larry Nord
Building Caretaker
ABOUT LARRY
Larry Nord is a long-time church member. He does a great job attending to the many needs of our church building.