Our Team

Lead Pastors

Pastors Kaden & Courtney Sleister

We both grew up in the Northwest, Kaden in Mill Creek and Courtney on Whidbey Island. Courtney, a pastor’s kid called to pastoral ministry herself in high school, grew up loving and serving in the church. Kaden, after his dad passed away from cancer when he was in high school, fell into a life of addiction. After years of drug use, a friend invited him to church and he’s never left! He was saved and set free, ready to embrace the call of ministry.

We met and fell in love while serving Jesus together! Married in 2019 and had Maximus (5) a year later. We moved a few times and continued to serve the local church, eventually leading us to California where we had our second, Maverick (2).

Maximus started school this year and made lots of new friends. He loves coloring, math sentences, recess (of course) and had the best time playing tee ball this Spring.

Maverick definitely fits his name! He loves to dance, pretend to be a dinosaur, and is quite the chatterbox.

Kaden loves to play basketball and golf, and Courtney is always up for any activity involving friends. As a family, we love to get outside, host and go out with friends, play games, and watch our seasonal sports (go Hawks and go Lakers, a little bit of both our worlds).

We love Jesus and we love people. We feel honored to journey with people as they discover who Jesus is and how to live life with Him and for Him. We are passionate about empowering believers, young and old, to use their gifts to be the hands and feet of Jesus inside and outside of the church. We are community-minded and see our ministry assignments not limited to a church congregation, but to the surrounding city.

We know God has called us to serve the local church, and we are excited to see what that might look like as we plant roots in Sequim and continue to pursue His leading!


Staff Pastors

Pastor Tyler and Linda Conkle

Tyler is a licensed Foursquare pastor. He has many years of pastoring experience and serves as the Community Care Pastor here at sv4. Tyler’s heart for community, outreach, and unreached people is genuine. His willingness to serve others is an example. Linda, his wife for over 50 years, is a true gem! This couple mentors others and serves the community.


Lead Team

Pastors Travis & Lanita Shepherd

These two amazing Pastors have been serving the Lord in various ways for quite some time. Travis oversees Men’s Ministries, and Lanita is a teaching Pastor who also serves as office support. This sweet couple is knowledgeable and friendly!

Luke Pettengill
Worship Coordinator

Luke oversees the worship ministry at SV4. His heart for worship is incredible and he leads the teams with knowledge and grace.

Teddy Rodriguez
Youth & Young Adults Director

Teddy leads our youth and young adults. He’s a big basketball guy (played in college), a self-proclaimed sneaker-head, and if there’s coffee nearby, there’s a good chance Teddy is too. More than anything, Teddy loves God’s Word and is passionate about seeing young people experience real hope and freedom in Jesus.

Libby Waldren
Kids Director

Libby leads the kids’ ministry at SV4. Her passion for Jesus and healthy relationships runs deep. She is fun to get to know and is a prayer warrior! Serving this community in many ways, she brings FUN and thoughtful ideas into this ministry!

Kevin Greenlee
Facilities

Kevin oversees our property here at sv4 among many other things. He’s kind and always willing to sit and listen.

Business Council Members

Laith Anderson, Christine Grubb, Lonn Sweers, Sandy Gipe