Staff

Hello, I am Rev Mark Travis. I have been in ministry since 1994, starting out in rural Haverhill, New Hampshire. My second church was All Pilgrims Christian Church in Seattle. I then received my call to be the Settled Pastor here at CCMI in late January 2009. If I had to define my theology it would be organic, unafraid of the unknown, not set in stone, open to movement. I believe that Christianity is a path to God but not the only path. I believe there are many ways to experience and preach Christ: Savior, Friend, Rabbi. It is not my job to tell you what to believe and how to think, but to give you tools and information to help guide you in your journey.

This church is made up of liberal and conservative, Republican and Democrat. It has people who believe in a literal view of the Bible and those who view it as metaphor. I believe in the words of scripture that says the faith you have, you have as your own. I don’t want a church of mindless followers, but people who are willing to engage their faith, pursue questions and be comfortable in the unknowns. I believe the stories in the Bible are spiritual maps and not to be taken literally. I believe that God has a plan for all faiths and nations, and that plan is to work together, to love one another.

I minister and respect all people regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation or political perspective. I enjoy lively conversations seasoned with respect. If you need a pastor who will accept you for who you are and where you are in life’s journey, then come to CCMI and introduce yourself.

Robert Gidley Robert Gidley
Office Manager
I started work at CCMI in December of 2009--just in time for Christmas services! For most of the last 25 years, I have worked as a contract Technical Writer for computer software and hardware companies. During that time, I learned to pare my writing down to the basics and to effectively communicate quickly. Nobody reads computer manuals for leisure--they want answers and quickly.

I'm looking forward to using my communication skills to increase communication within the congregation and to let the rest of the world know about us. CCMI has a good heart and is doing wonderful things that should be shared!

An important part of my job is welcoming people to God's house during the week (when I'm usually the only one here). Feel free to stop by and check out the facility. I always have time for visitors.

Office Hours
Mon to Thu: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am to noon.
Jessica Howard
Coordinator of Children's and Youth Ministries
Jessica attended Seattle Pacific for her undergraduate work which included degrees in Youth Ministry and Psychology. For her graduate degree in counseling psychology and social justice, she attended Northwest University in Kirkland, WA. She is a licensed counselor and also works part time at a mental health clinic in Redmond. Jessica has eight years of experience working directly with youth in Youth Director and Coordinator positions, as well as in therapeutic settings.

"I work as the Director of Youth and Children's Ministries here at CCMI and have been working with youth and children therapeutically and in ministry for the last six years.

I truly believe the best part of my job is seeing growth and change in the lives of the students I get to interact with each week. Working with a team of fabulous youth leaders and parents has also helped to strengthen the outreach and community networking that makes my ministry possible.

The kids teach me much more than I could ever hope to teach them and it's exciting to see each child and youth start to formulate their world view and faith while having fun with events, weekly meetings and outreach.

The Lord is so present in my position because He reminds me to always have an open mind and heart. I need a lot of patience working with such a sizable group and while the quantity is a blessing, so is the quality of each and every child that calls CCMI their church or youth group home."
  Leslie Johanson
Pianist
Katelyn O'Keefe
Nursery Coordinator
Erich Parce
Music Director