David's wide variety of experiences include serving as the Lead Pastor of a postmodern-focused church in Amsterdam (yes, The Netherlands), a church starter in the New York City metro area (New Jersey, although he doesn't like to admit it), a Creative Director and Small Groups Pastor for a church in Sacramento, and in his previous life, an advertising and communications professional. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a B.S. in Communications from Georgia Southern University. He is the author of The Complete Idiots Guide to Evangelical Christanity and is known for his creative speaking style and his passion for community. He is also known for marrying Dee (see below), his passion for bike riding, and his obsession with Apple products. Tom brings a diverse background in leadership and creativity to his role at BayMarin. As a trade show coordinator, audio engineer, systems installation manager, experienced volunteer on multiple boards/ committees, and musician, Tom has led a wide variety of people in a wide variety of ways – perfect for his role at BayMarin! He is a graduate of the Music & Recording Industry program at San Francisco State University and a member of the Audio Engineering Society, the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers, and the National Association of Recording Arts & Sciences. Tom’s organizational and people abilities are central to the smooth operation of nearly every area at BayMarin. Dee brings to BayMarin a wealth of experience as a professional educator and kids' ministry director. A strong leader whose vision and energy for children is a hallmark, she has developed children's ministries and trained children's workers for nearly 20 years. A graduate of Brown University, Dee also holds a Master’s in Education from Dominican University. From her work as a public school instructor and curriculum developer, to her pioneering of BayMarin’s unique “Road Trip!” ministry for kids, Dee’s talents lend great depth to the BayMarin staff. (She's also married to David, but we won't hold that against her…) David is an accomplished painter, sculptor, and teacher who uses his skills to teach about spiritual realities. He holds degrees in Educational Leadership and a Masters of Divinity from Golden Gate Seminary, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Golden Gate. He is the Director of "Interfaces," a ministry to artists and others in San Rafael, of which BayMarin is an official sponsor. David serves as the point leader for the Sunday PM service at BayMarin, which is designed to be a more interactive, relational, and “acoustic” experience. David also serves on the teaching team at BayMarin and is a part of the Creative Team for Sunday AM Gatherings, where his talents in visual artistry are frequently experienced and displayed. Jonathan hails from the Pacific Northwest and spent most of his 20’s and 30’s studying music and playing professionally. He and his wife Pam moved to the Bay Area in 1999 and soon after began attending BayMarin. He became the Music Director in 2008 and enjoys working with talented volunteers each week to create a meaningful worship environment. Phil Steiner has more than 14 years of professional youth ministry experience, including being Campus Life Director in Indiana and youth pastor at two churches, and has a BA in Psychology from Taylor University. He has a great passion for leading youth into a relationship with Jesus through interactive, experiential and missional ways, as well as for understanding the unique dynamics of youth culture here in Marin. He and his wife Mindy also head Be2Live, and non-profit organization which helps people experience God through serving others in activities such as mission trips to Mexico. Phil's hope is that students not only grow in their relationship with Jesus, but join God in his redemptive work in their world.