About
Our Team & Community
Our Story
Community of Faith is a Christian church that was established in 2010 and born out of a clear vision to be true to the Bible, faithful to Christ, winsome in witness, and passionate about sending people near and far to serve the Lord.
Our story is not about us. Our story is about Jesus: knowing Jesus, loving Jesus, living Jesus, and sharing life in Jesus. Our story is about family: family who serve together, pray together and worship together. Our story is a story of belonging, of healing, of life, of hope, of love. Our story is the continuation of God’s Story.
Meet Our Team
Lead Pastor
David Sorensen
pastordave@cofaith.net
David Sorensen came on board at Community of Faith as lead pastor in November 2011. He served 21 years as a pastor of growing churches in California, Washington, and North Dakota. Pastor Dave is married to Holly (of 29 years) and has a tribe of 6 grown kids. Pastor Dave finds his greatest joy being positioned in churches that want to grow spiritually and desire to make a Godly impact locally and globally. He finds satisfaction in watching God change lives and witnessing the power of God at work. Besides his wife and kids, his greatest asset is his enthusiasm, energy, and contagious joy of the Lord. Pastor Dave spent most of his life in the NW. He is a graduate of Redmond High School, Lutheran Bible Institute, Pacific Lutheran University, and Luther Seminary. His hobbies include running, hiking, fitness, watching sports, and snowboarding. Pastor Dave is readily available to meet you about anywhere for a cup of coffee or a bowl of ice cream.
Church Administrator
Laura Heidgerken
laurah@cofaith.net
Laura joined Community of Faith as business manager in January 2019. As a founding member of Community of Faith in 2010, Laura is passionate about this body of believers and in growing God’s Kingdom.
With an extensive 30-plus years in government, political and non-profit work, Laura brings vast experience in policy, communications, operations and team building to the Community of Faith team. She has enjoyed many years of teaching Sunday School, leading preschool choirs, elementary, junior and senior high youth groups and participating in small group Bible studies. Laura spent many years coaching youth soccer, and now thrives on spending time with her grandchildren. In her spare time Laura can be seen cheering on the Portland Timbers, watching football and rugby or taking in live theater and musical performances.
Having served on church council and as an elder, Laura relishes the opportunity to serve God with the outstanding, dedicated and Jesus-loving staff at Community of Faith.
Music Coordinator
Kim Kroeger
choirlady1@gmail.com
About Kim
Kim has over 30 years of experience as a Vocal Music Director in public school education, High School and Middle Schools levels, church music and private voice and piano instruction. She taught 25 years at Tualatin High School and 6 years in Iowa private and public schools. She continues to teach private voice and piano lessons. Kim has served on the boards of ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) and OMEA (Oregon Music Education Association). She is and has been a featured soloist in Iowa and the Lake Oswego area, most recently soloing with the Lake Oswego Dance Band. Kim holds a Bachelor of Music Degree with emphasis in voice and conducting from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa and a Masters in Curriculum Education from Portland State University. Kim and husband Gerry reside in Lake Oswego. They have 3 grown children, six grandchildren and an adorable Mini Aussie, Penny. Hobbies include, musical theater, reading, cooking and hiking.
Children's Ministry & Outreach
Anna Wagner
annaw@cofaith.net