Bio for Main Pastors

~Pastor Bart and Jennifer Stoltey~



Pastor Bart answered the call to ministry while a teenager.He attended Eugene Bible College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministries.  He has enjoyed successful ministry spanning more than 30 years and in addition to the role of lead pastor, he has served as children’s pastor, youth pastor, Jr. Hi guy, and Christian Education Director.  For the past 24 years, Bart has served as lead pastor of Mira Loma Christian Center, CA ( 2 years), Lighthouse Christian Center in Joshua Tree, CA (10 years), and Reedsport Assembly of God (12 years).  
In 2017, Bart’s wife Cindy passed away after a lengthy illness. They had enjoyed a marriage of 30 years, in 2004 they adopted two children, Kaylee and A.J. God’s faithfulness was revealed as God placed Jennifer in Bart’s life and they were married in July of 2018.  Kaylee is now attending Corban University, and A.J. is currently enrolled at Chemeketa Community College. 
In their free time, Bart and Jennifer enjoy football, fishing, and spending time with their friends and family. 
In a sovereign move, God brought Bart and Jennifer to Santiam Chapel in the spring of 2020. They both look forward to a great season of ministry, trusting that all things are possible with God.  
As they look toward the future, there will be an emphasis on prayer, empowerment, outreach, and growth in God’s Word. 
Bart and Jennifer stand on Jeremiah 29:11:   “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”