Worth became Lead Pastor of West Seattle Christian Church in 2016. He and his wife, Beth, have been through thick and thin together for 25 years! They have two fantastic kids, Isaiah and Gwen. After a two-year stint at Arizona State University, Worth gained a BA in Intercultural Studies from Hope International University, and his MDiv from Emmanuel Christian Seminary. In his free time he enjoys dates with Beth and time with his kids, traveling, fly fishing, reading, camping, and spending time with friends, preferably while enjoying good food and drink. Worth is a board member alumnus of the West Seattle Junction Association. Nearly every Saturday morning he can be found making special Belgian waffles for the fam!
Daniel will start as our Associate Pastor of Worship and Youth in May of 2026. When he was 12 years old, Daniel and his family moved west from Tennessee to start a church in Eugene, Oregon, and he soon came to call the PNW home. After earning his BA in Interpersonal Communications and meeting his wife, Tessa, at Bushnell University, he moved back to Tennessee to pursue his MDiv at Emmanuel Christian Seminary. While in his graduate program, Daniel worked with the Young Adults, Worship, Youth, and Recovery ministries at Crossroads Christian Church. With a passion for discipleship and spreading the Kingdom of God, Daniel is excited to join the mission in West Seattle! Daniel and Tessa are also overjoyed to be welcoming their first child! In his free time, he enjoys building virtual castles, playing team-based video games with friends, gardening and landscaping, drinking coffee, hiking, wakeboarding, and cooking delicious dishes with spicy peppers!
Originally from Southern California, Rileigh made the move to Seattle in 2011 to attend the University of Washington, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photomedia. It was at UW that she also met her wonderful husband, Jared. Together, they found their home in West Seattle in 2020, and their family has since grown to include their two-year-old son, James, and two beloved dogs. Currently, Rileigh is the Store Manager of a local bridal boutique, where she combines her skills in aesthetic creation with exceptional customer service. Growing up, Christian school and church were a big part of her life, and that foundation continues to be incredibly important to her. She is thrilled to be helping with social media and marketing for our church, sharing her passions for music, motherhood, and a good cup of coffee. But most of all, she cherishes time spent with family, friends, and especially our wonderful church family!
Mike Barr is a dedicated family man, seasoned musician, and man of strong faith. With over 40 years behind the drums, Mike’s rhythm has been the heartbeat of countless performances and community events. He also devoted 33 years of hard work as a teamster at a chemical company, where he built a reputation for reliability and integrity.
A proud grandfather to 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, Mike treasures every moment spent with his family and his beloved wife of 38 years.Whether he’s sharing stories, keeping the beat, or attending church, Mike lives his life with purpose and heart. His deep-rooted faith and commitment to others continue to inspire everyone who knows him.
Christine has called West Seattle Christian Church her home since she was just over a year old, officially becoming a member at age 13. Over the years, Christine has joyfully served in many areas, including women’s ministry, children’s ministry and hospitality. Her children attended West Seattle Christian preschool and went on to serve others as well. She spends her days as a Project Manager but most enjoys her time in God’s presence walking local trails, Dining on locally sourced cuisine or relaxing on the beach.
Beth wants the church family to feel connected and rooted, both to each other and to our west Seattle community. She has a vision to help kids and adults become lifelong disciples of Jesus by continually learning and growing. Helping new families get established in our neighborhood is something she is also passionate about. She moved to West Seattle six years ago with two young children and knows it can be difficult to settle in to a new community. Beth has been in ministry for over 20 years, both prior to getting married and then alongside her husband, Worth. In this time she has filled countless roles in the church. Beth is a pastor’s kid, a pastor’s wife, and a pastor herself! Her favorite books of all time are Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo and Holy the Firm by Annie Dillard. She loves kids and animals, likes to paint, and is a pretty fierce miniature golf player.
Karis graduated from Lincoln Christian University with a degree in Business Administration. She was adopted from Ethiopia Africa at the age of 9. Her hobbies include spending time with friends, playing volleyball, listening to podcasts, and reading. She is a certified young adults life coach and content creator, and started a YouTube channel a couple years ago. Through her channel she help young adults navigate the many ups and downs of life. As a content creator she has realized the power of social media is absolutely endless. Karis uses her skills to help churches share their message.
John and his wife, Andrea, have lived in West Seattle since 1989, moving here from San Francisco where they first met while serving together as youth group leaders at the church that Andrea grew up in. John loves reading about a wide range of subjects, but has a particular love for anything to do with history. As church treasurer, he enjoys the task of helping to manage the resources that God has entrusted our congregation with. He met Alex Trebek a few decades ago, after winning third place in a Jeopardy! game.
Daris first attended West Seattle Christian Church in the spring of 1981. Her children attended preschool through eighth grade at West Seattle Christian School, where in the spring of 1999 she chaperoned the eighth grade class mission trip to Chicago. The goal on that trip was to serve wherever needed. The group fed the homeless, cleaned, cooked, and also saw the Cubs win a great ball game on a cold windy night. While watching the Cubs game Daris had a hard time focusing on the game, after seeing so much poverty and despair. Upon returning home she started volunteering at a woman’s shelter to try and make a small difference! Daris spends as much time as she can with her two grandsons who insist she learn how to play Minecraft. She usually brings her portable DVD player with her and they rock to the oldies and end their time together by reading, making up stories or going to the playground. After that…Daris enjoys the fine art of napping!