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Peter grew up in New York before moving to Dallas and eventually settling in Seattle, where he met his wife, Grace. They have been married for 25 years and are proud parents of two daughters, Alina (19) and Karis (13), who were both born into New Life Fellowship.

For more than two decades, Peter has been an active member of New Life, serving and leading in a variety of ministries including creative, website, hospitality, missions, and finance. He has also served as an elder on the church board for the past 11 years and was officially ordained in 2018 with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Outside of church, Peter is an executive in the property management industry, overseeing technology, marketing, human resources, payroll, recruiting, procurement and contracts, project management, and communications. Peter and Grace are passionate volleyball parents who love watching their daughters compete in both club and school matches.

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Nathan was born and raised in the suburbs of metro Detroit. After graduating from the University of Michigan, he moved to Seattle and eventually settled in Bothell, where he now resides with his wife, Sarah, and their three young children: Jonah(6), Noelle (4), and Levi (2). Sarah and Nathan are self proclaimed “Disney adults” and enjoy taking their family down to experience the magic of Disneyland together, which they have done every year since their daughter Noelle was born.

Nathan has been an active member of New Life since 2012, was appointed as a deacon in 2018, and ordained as an Elder in the fall of 2024. Over the years, he has served in a variety of roles, including youth ministry, community group leadership, Father School, and website administration. New Life is where Nathan grew to love the Church and believes strongly in New Life’s mission and calling to this region and its people.

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Jessica was born in Seoul, Korea, and moved to Shoreline, Washington, at the age of 13. She began her college education at the University of Washington and completed her degree at Washington State University. Jessica has worked as a pharmacist for nearly 25 years, more than 22 of those years with Costco.
Family is very close to Jessica’s heart. She has one younger sister who is married and lives just 10 minutes away. Jessica currently lives with her retired parents and is a proud and actively involved aunt to two nieces and a nephew, who bring her great joy.

Raised in a Christian household, Jessica began attending New Life regularly in 2015 following a mission trip to Honduras. She started serving in the women’s ministry in 2016, where intercessory prayer was a key part of her involvement, and later that year became a Community Group leader. She was ordained as a deacon in 2018 and as an elder in 2023. During the pandemic, Jessica started the Bridge Group with a friend and she currently serves as a Community Group coach and a member and leader of the prayer team.  There are many blessings and much joy in serving, and Jessica loves encouraging others to serve. She also finds deep fulfillment in studying God’s Word together with others.

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Song grew up in Montgomery, Alabama and Tampa, Florida.  It was in Tampa, during high school, where he was saved.  God later told him to "go west young man" and so he did.  After college, he lived in Dallas for 8 years.  He then took his wife Seonyoon, and son Benjamin, then one year old, and headed to Seattle in 2006.  A few years later, Madeline was born.  Ben is currently in his 2nd year in college and Maddy is a junior in high school.

Song has been a member of New Life since 2009, serving in various ministries: CG leader, Higher Grounds, DOXA Tijuana Missions, and finance.  He's currently serving in the session as an elder and was ordained in 2023.

Outside of church, Song is entrepreneur who works in the wireless and education industries.  He's also an avid golfer and tennis player.  And of course,  rainy Seattle is best place to play these sports.

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Scott has been part of New Life Fellowship since its inception in the early 1990s and has joyfully served the church community in many capacities over the years. In October 2018, he was ordained as an elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Scott and his wife, Debbie, have been married for over 30 years and are grateful parents to three adult children: Caleb (27), Janelle (25), and Danielle (21). 

Throughout his time at New Life, Scott has faithfully contributed to a wide range of ministries, including the church choir, youth ministry (NEXT) as both teacher and director, community group leadership, coaching, 1:1 discipleship, Father School, mission trips, welcoming ministry, and shepherd leadership. With decades of commitment, Scott is honored to call New Life his home. 

Outside of church, Scott enjoys his work at Puget Sound Energy and has a strong passion for sports. He loves spending time with his family, staying active outdoors, traveling, and playing basketball and golf nearly year‑round. His love for basketball also extends into the community, where he has been a high school referee for the past 13 years. 

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Raised just a few miles from New Life, Kenny is a local. Though he lived six years in Boston and two in Los Angeles, in 2018 he returned home to stay. A graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Kenny wears many hats at New Life, including preaching, managing systems, and the staff of the church. He spends his time outside of the church with his wife Rose, making his three kids (Henry, Piper, and Hattie) laugh and running on the Burke-Gilman.