bpChurch Staff

  • lead pastor - Dr. bob carlson

    Bob has been our lead pastor since 2005. He has lived all around Washington as well as serving in the Air Force in the gulf coast and living with his family as missionaries in South Africa and Swaziland. He has a Th.M. from Dallas Seminary, Doctor of Ministry from Western Seminary, and is passionate about teaching the word of God. He and his wife Julie have 4 grown children. In his spare time he reads history and historical fiction, tinkers with things mechanical and electrical, hikes up and falls down mountains, and watches college football.

    bcarlson@bpchurch.com

    360/892-4664 ext. 107

  • Worship & Care Pastor - Evan Irwin

    Evan has been a worship pastor since 1989, and has been with us since 2012. His experience in melding vocals and instrumental ensembles for each worship service has been a blessing. He works closely with the Pastor to incorporate music that will lead our congregation to worship in spirit and in the truth of the Bible. He received his Bachelor of Arts at Warner Pacific and his Masters in Music Performance at Northwestern University in Chicago. He and his wife, Debi, have four children and 7 grandchildren.

    eirwin@bpchurch.com

    360/892-4664 ext. 109

  • Youth Pastor - Ryan McKinney

    Ryan grew up at bpchurch and volunteered as our Jr. High director before taking over as Youth Pastor in 2013. Ryan is a graduate from Multnomah Bible College in Portland, OR, and is currently going through the Convergence program through Conservative Baptist North West (CBNW). He and his wife, Jill, have 3 kids, and in his "spare time" he loves to play guitar and do wood working. 

    rmckinney@bpchurch.com

    360/892-4664 ext. 106

  • Business administrator - Rochelle Woods

    Rochelle and her husband Jon came to bpChurch in 2012. After serving as our Administrative Assistant for 6 years, we are excited for her to grow into her new role as Business Administrator. She is responsible for all things church communication and business operations,  while overseeing the church office and providing administrative support to the pastoral staff.  You can reach her at rwoods@bpchurch.com

    360/892-4664 ext. 105

  • Administrative Assistant-Rikki smick

    Rikki has been at bpChurch since 2017. Her experience in serving the Lord varies from community service projects, caregiving to nuns, teacher, national volunteer service, and assisting others with resources to get back on their feet. She is excited to use her gifts and experience to be a light and to do God's Will in providing support to the bpfamily and outside communities. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two goldfish, playing tabletop games, going on road adventures, and learning new art crafts.

    rsmick@bpchurch.com

    360/892-4664 ext. 102