Randy DePriest was born in Grove City, OH, the fourth of six boys. His initial interest in church was due to his love of playing baseball – church attendance was mandatory in order to be part of the team. During a revival meeting while in his late teens, Randy was convicted of His need for Christ and turned to Him.

It was not too long after that the Lord called Randy to preach. He became assistant pastor and spent several years being mentored by his pastor. It was during this time, in 1986, that he met and married his wife, LuAnne, who had moved to the area to teach in the Christian school.

LuAnne was born in Seattle, WA, the second of four children. LuAnne’s experience with church began via a local church bus ministry. Because she rode the bus, the pastor visited her home, resulting in the whole family beginning to attend. It was at a summer Bible camp that LuAnne realized her need for Christ and turned to Him.

She always had a desire to teach and so went to college toward that goal. While in college she was able to participate in a number of areas of ministry which gave her needed experience that has helped both she and Randy in their current ministry. LuAnne teaches the children’s Sunday School and Jr. Church classes and leads the ladies’ ministry.

Just before their third anniversary, Randy, LuAnne, and their almost-two-year-old son Joshua moved to Chesterton, IN, for Randy to attend Fairhaven Baptist College. While there, he immersed himself in the ministries of the church. After graduation, the Lord led the family to remain in Chesterton as laymen, continuing involvement in church ministries.

In 2015, Pastor and Mrs. DePriest moved to Sequim, WA. The church they joined did not have a pastor and soon called Pastor DePriest to serve them. Two years later their son was able to move to the area; he serves, among other areas, as the song leader at the church.

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5,6 are verses that Pastor and Mrs. DePriest have claimed over the years. God has proven Himself faithful and has indeed directed their paths.