transforming THE HEART OF OUR CITY
We are all about relationship here and believe that the greatest transformation happens when we do life together. Whether you are brand new to your faith, just checking things out, or have been walking with the Lord for decades, there is a place for you here. We would absolutely love to connect with you!
Want to get acquainted?
Growth Track is a great way for us to get to know each other. You can register and find out more on our events page.
Have questions or want to connect over coffee?
We would love to meet up with you!
Coffee Connect
Growth Track is a great way for us to get to know each other. You can register and find out more on our events page.
Have questions or want to connect over coffee?
We would love to meet up with you!
Coffee Connect
About Us
Our Team
Chuck & Shalene Gustafson
Lead Pastors
Pastor Chuck & Shalene met in Bible College in the early 90's and have been serving in ministry ever since. They came to Desert Song in 2017 after serving as Youth & Associates Pastors in Gig Harbor Washington for over 20 years. Chuck has a BS in Pastoral Studies & Shalene has a certificate in Bible, HR & Business Administration, and BS in Business Management. They are both natives of the Pacific Northwest and love being called to Central Oregon.
Jayden & Jaki Goeman
Youth Directors
Jayden and Jaki Goeman come to us with a background in YWAM serving in Southeast Asia. They have a strong heart for the mission field and youth. Being originally from Washington and Minnesota, they are happy to call Central Oregon home. Jayden and Jaki enjoy the outdoors, game nights, and deep conversations about scripture. In August they were blessed to welcome their first born son, Zealand to their family.
Executive elder team
Ean Albin, Executive Elder Team
Tim Barnes, Executive Elder Team
Mark Gerdes, Executive Elder Team
Jim Goad, Executive Elder Team Treasurer
Meet our ministry teams.
CONNECT TEAM LEADS
Loree Bowers, Shelly Turre,
Ponda Maden, Lisa Goad
PRAYER MINISTRY
Richard & Lilly Ruckman
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Matt & Morgan Haueter
COFFE/HOSPITALITY
Debbie Osterhoudt
Beckie Gerdes
MISSIONS
Greg & Kristy Barton
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
Tom & Cheryl Tome
TECH / MEDIA
Tim Park
HYGIENE BANK