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Greetings! I am privileged to be lead pastor here at Sunnyside Church of the Nazarene, serving in this position since June 1, 2025. I am passionate about sharing the Word of God in engaging and thought-provoking ways. I desire to see people come to know God more deeply as they pursue a relationship with him based on what the Word of God says about God Himself, about people, and about the relationship He desires to have with each one of us! Check out my blog for some thoughts for the week and resources and links related to the sermons.

This led her to Nazarene Theological Seminary, where she graduated

in 2024 with a Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship.

God opened the door to use that degree when Sunnyside Nazarene called her

to accept a lead pastor assignment in June, 2024. Pastor Deborah is excited to be serving

in a leadership role where she is able to engage and apply her passion for the Word of God,

prayer, worship, and communicating truths in a way that helps people understand and grow spiritually.

She loves reading, writing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband Roger,

their two children Grant and Melissa, their spouses and their five grandchildren,

as well as their Australian labradoodle C.S. Lewis (Louie).

Follow Pastor Deborah's blog for frequent updates on what she's reading and thinking about the world today!