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.

Youth Pastor

Ethan Sorensen

ethans@cofaith.net

About Ethan

Ethan graduated at Azusa Pacific University in Southern California with a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministries. He is passionate about teaching, empowering, and discipling the younger generation deeper into knowing the love of Jesus and to actively participate in Christ’s mission of reconciliation. Ethan’s heart is for fostering a community of belonging and becoming who God has called and created the Body of Christ to be through pursuing relational and intergenerational ministry together. In the upcoming years, Ethan is eager to push forward in his ambition toward seminary and complete his Masters of Divinity. Outside of church, he enjoys being outdoors, traveling, playing a variety of sports, reading a good book, or gathering around a table with good food and good conversation with others.

Business Manager

Laura heidgerken

laurah@cofaith.net

About Laura

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.

Administrative Assistant

Karen Wickord

karenw@cofaith.net

503-303-7035

Worship Leader

John Flores

About John

John Flores is currently a Bible Teacher at Westside Christian High School. He did his undergraduate studies at Oregon State University and soon after matriculated to Multnomah University to complete his Master of Divinity in Theological Studies. He has worn several ministry hats over the years including associate pastor, youth pastor, teaching pastor, and worship pastor.
John has been married to his wife Haley for 17 years. They have three kiddos ages 15, 13, and 7. Two boys and a girl!
His top three hobbies are writing songs, hiking, and grilling…and Marvel, when they make a good movie. 

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