Pastor Josh Shelton
LEAD PASTOR
Pastor Josh came to Park Place in February of 2019.
Before coming to Park Place Church Josh was the Pastor of Student Ministries for 18 years at Park Place's sister church, Oregon City Evangelical Church. Pastor Josh has over 20 years in children and youth ministry at Oregon City Evangelical and with the Pacific Conference of Evangelical Church.
With the love of education running strong in his family line, Josh holds a Masters of Divinity from Multnomah Biblical Seminary with a concentration in Spiritual Formation. He also has a double Bachelor of Science degree from Multnomah University in Bible/Theology and Youth Ministry.
The call of Josh's heart is a strong sense of community. Not only within the church, but outside the church wall as well.
He has spent his entire life in the surrounding Oregon City area and is passionate to serve the community he lives in.
Josh and his wife Anna have been married since 2007. They have two wonderful children who are talented in sports and dance.
In his spare time, Josh enjoys spending days with his family, working in the yard, listening to podcasts, and enjoying great local coffee. Because he is a native Oregonian, the outdoors call to him during fishing and hunting season. During deer season, you will find Josh in the woods "hiking with his rifle".
Before coming to Park Place Church Josh was the Pastor of Student Ministries for 18 years at Park Place's sister church, Oregon City Evangelical Church. Pastor Josh has over 20 years in children and youth ministry at Oregon City Evangelical and with the Pacific Conference of Evangelical Church.
With the love of education running strong in his family line, Josh holds a Masters of Divinity from Multnomah Biblical Seminary with a concentration in Spiritual Formation. He also has a double Bachelor of Science degree from Multnomah University in Bible/Theology and Youth Ministry.
The call of Josh's heart is a strong sense of community. Not only within the church, but outside the church wall as well.
He has spent his entire life in the surrounding Oregon City area and is passionate to serve the community he lives in.
Josh and his wife Anna have been married since 2007. They have two wonderful children who are talented in sports and dance.
In his spare time, Josh enjoys spending days with his family, working in the yard, listening to podcasts, and enjoying great local coffee. Because he is a native Oregonian, the outdoors call to him during fishing and hunting season. During deer season, you will find Josh in the woods "hiking with his rifle".
John Landaas
WORSHIP LEADER
John grew up going to Park Place Church. Since the time that he was a boy, John has been using his gifting of music to touch the hearts of the people around him. When asked to serve as the worship leader, John accepted with a humble heart. We as a church are honored to have him lead us in worship each Sunday.
John attended Northwest Nazarene University and studied music.
John enjoys leading people in worship and helping the church grow in its expression of worship.
When he is not serving at church, John works for Parr Lumber and in his free time, he enjoys video gaming.
John attended Northwest Nazarene University and studied music.
John enjoys leading people in worship and helping the church grow in its expression of worship.
When he is not serving at church, John works for Parr Lumber and in his free time, he enjoys video gaming.
Nancy Duhrkoop
CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR
Nancy and her husband, Carl came to Park Place Church in 1985 when he became the pastor.
After a few years as a stay-at-home mom to three young boys, Nancy resumed her teaching career and accepted a job at North Clackamas Christian School, where she taught music for 19 years.
After transitioning from private education to public education, Nancy taught music in the Oregon City School District, including a year teaching at Park Place Elementary and Holcomb Elementary Schools. Nancy retired in 2017, after teaching for 29 years.
Nancy earned a Masters in Music Education from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and a BA in Music Education from George Fox College (now George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon).
Nancy enjoys leading children in Bible-learning activities, helping to plan special events, making balloon animals at church and community events, and coordinating the many volunteers who care for children at Park Place Church.
Nancy and Carl have three adult sons and three grandsons.
Besides teaching children at church, Nancy also occasionally plays on the worship team.
She enjoys spending time with her family, going to water aerobics, playing in a flute ensemble, fly fishing with her husband, hiking, reading, cooking, and anything made with chocolate!
After a few years as a stay-at-home mom to three young boys, Nancy resumed her teaching career and accepted a job at North Clackamas Christian School, where she taught music for 19 years.
After transitioning from private education to public education, Nancy taught music in the Oregon City School District, including a year teaching at Park Place Elementary and Holcomb Elementary Schools. Nancy retired in 2017, after teaching for 29 years.
Nancy earned a Masters in Music Education from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and a BA in Music Education from George Fox College (now George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon).
Nancy enjoys leading children in Bible-learning activities, helping to plan special events, making balloon animals at church and community events, and coordinating the many volunteers who care for children at Park Place Church.
Nancy and Carl have three adult sons and three grandsons.
Besides teaching children at church, Nancy also occasionally plays on the worship team.
She enjoys spending time with her family, going to water aerobics, playing in a flute ensemble, fly fishing with her husband, hiking, reading, cooking, and anything made with chocolate!
Anna Shelton
YOUTH LEADER
Anna has served and led in youth ministry since 2000 in a variety of churches in the area. Her love for youth ministry began after she graduated high school and was asked to help teach the small youth group at her church.
In college, some friends asked her to help mentor a female high school student and that led to being involved in three different youth groups! During college, Anna taught youth, planned events, led worship, facilitated small group leadership and mentored many students.
In May 2019, Anna had a heart to begin a youth ministry Park Place Church. It’s been exciting to see this ministry grow over the years that she has been in the lead.
Anna graduated from Multnomah University and has a BS in Bible/Theology and a minor in Journalism.
Anna met her husband Josh while attending Multnomah and began helping to serve in youth ministry at Oregon City Evangelical Church after graduating.
She has been married to her husband, Josh since 2007 and they have two extremely talented children.
When at home, Anna loves homeschooling her kids, baking (sourdough anyone?), crafting and celebrating the seasons of life. When she is able to, Anna loves hanging out at the local farmers market and coffee shops.
In college, some friends asked her to help mentor a female high school student and that led to being involved in three different youth groups! During college, Anna taught youth, planned events, led worship, facilitated small group leadership and mentored many students.
In May 2019, Anna had a heart to begin a youth ministry Park Place Church. It’s been exciting to see this ministry grow over the years that she has been in the lead.
Anna graduated from Multnomah University and has a BS in Bible/Theology and a minor in Journalism.
Anna met her husband Josh while attending Multnomah and began helping to serve in youth ministry at Oregon City Evangelical Church after graduating.
She has been married to her husband, Josh since 2007 and they have two extremely talented children.
When at home, Anna loves homeschooling her kids, baking (sourdough anyone?), crafting and celebrating the seasons of life. When she is able to, Anna loves hanging out at the local farmers market and coffee shops.
Eric and Brenda Heinsoo
GROWTH GROUP LEADERS
Eric and Brenda started their journey together in college, Go Ducks! They have been married since 1988. They came to Oregon City for work and fell in love with the community.
Eric and Brenda have a passion to gather people together! Serving as the Growth Group Ministry leaders, Eric and Brenda set up groups of families to meet monthly/ bi-monthly/weekly to be part of a growing community with other believers outside the church walls.
When they are not busy with the ministry of Growth Groups you can find them teaching in their classrooms, helping in other areas of the church and volunteering their creativity to church and community outreaches.
Being outdoors is key for the Heinsoo's. Kayaks, hiking, walking their dogs, and enjoying time with their family are their main favorite activities.
Eric and Brenda have five kids, one daughter in law, two dogs and one grand pup all living under the same roof.
Eric and Brenda have a passion to gather people together! Serving as the Growth Group Ministry leaders, Eric and Brenda set up groups of families to meet monthly/ bi-monthly/weekly to be part of a growing community with other believers outside the church walls.
When they are not busy with the ministry of Growth Groups you can find them teaching in their classrooms, helping in other areas of the church and volunteering their creativity to church and community outreaches.
Being outdoors is key for the Heinsoo's. Kayaks, hiking, walking their dogs, and enjoying time with their family are their main favorite activities.
Eric and Brenda have five kids, one daughter in law, two dogs and one grand pup all living under the same roof.
Rachael Gowen
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR
Rachael is an Oregonian born and raised!
Although she has lived in a few different cities, she moved to the Willamette Valley in the spring of 2005 and has enjoyed it ever since!
She and her family live in Canby where she enjoys vegetable gardening, her chickens, reading and walking with her Newfoundland, Amos.
Rachael feels thankful to be able to live close enough to consistently enjoy the beautiful beaches and nearby mountains with both her family and in true Oregonian style, an incredible amount of delicious coffee!
Rachael became acquainted with Park Place Church through Kids of Grace Academy. That experience led her to apply for and accept the position at the church.
Rachael and her husband, Michael, have been married for almost 20 years and have three children together. They met in high school youth group and have volunteered in many aspects within the church body during their years together. When they are not driving teenagers to activities, you can find them enjoying the great outdoors, playing board games, and singing together.
Rachael has been a dedicated stay-at-home mom who has enjoyed seasons of homeschool, private, and public school with her children. The volunteer and work related experiences gained during those seasons has instilled a life-long love of serving and caring about families through all walks of life and circumstances.
Rachael is passionate about intentionally serving the church body both in her home church and at Park Place.
Although she has lived in a few different cities, she moved to the Willamette Valley in the spring of 2005 and has enjoyed it ever since!
She and her family live in Canby where she enjoys vegetable gardening, her chickens, reading and walking with her Newfoundland, Amos.
Rachael feels thankful to be able to live close enough to consistently enjoy the beautiful beaches and nearby mountains with both her family and in true Oregonian style, an incredible amount of delicious coffee!
Rachael became acquainted with Park Place Church through Kids of Grace Academy. That experience led her to apply for and accept the position at the church.
Rachael and her husband, Michael, have been married for almost 20 years and have three children together. They met in high school youth group and have volunteered in many aspects within the church body during their years together. When they are not driving teenagers to activities, you can find them enjoying the great outdoors, playing board games, and singing together.
Rachael has been a dedicated stay-at-home mom who has enjoyed seasons of homeschool, private, and public school with her children. The volunteer and work related experiences gained during those seasons has instilled a life-long love of serving and caring about families through all walks of life and circumstances.
Rachael is passionate about intentionally serving the church body both in her home church and at Park Place.