pastorjohn@mtvpc.org

Serving as Sr. Pastor of Mountain View since 1996, John Mason is a Seattle native, and was Minister of Worship and Youth at Seattle’s Bethany Community Church for thirteen years. John is married to Kris, the Artistic Director of the Seattle Children’s Chorus. They got acquainted singing “cheek to cheek” as microphone partners in a music group at Seattle Pacific University. The Masons have three married daughters who are all accomplished musicians. John is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University (B.A., Psychology) and Fuller Theological Seminary (M. Div.). In his free time, John loves to sing and plays several instruments…and lately, he's way into the Irish button-box accordion!

caleb@mtvpc.org

Caleb was born and raised in Marysville. He is married to Emily, and they have three incredible boys! He enjoys rooting for the Seahawks, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends. Caleb believes that ministry is the most important responsibility a Christian has on earth. He graduated from Corban University in Salem, Oregon, with a Bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministry and a minor in Worship Arts. He has been active in church ministry his whole life and has led in various church ministries for almost a decade. He is passionate about teaching children and youth about the gospel and enjoys bringing the fun to every ministry he leads.

amanda@mtvpc.org

Amanda has been around Mountain View her whole life, and she truly loves this community. For college, Amanda attended Western Washington University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. After college, she worked a number of office jobs, and she is thrilled that God has brought her to work at MtVPC where she can use her talents in ministry.  When she's not at the church, you can probably find Amanda outside on some sort of adventure! Ask her about petrichor, her favorite word.

dw@mtvpc.org

In addition to being the director of worship here at MTVPC, Dustin Willetts is one of the most in-demand conductors of the Pacific Northwest, currently directing the Kulshan Chorus, Cantabile Chamber Choir, and the Sno-King Community Chorale. He is also a performing member of Choral Arts Northwest in Seattle, and has served on the board of directors of the Seattle Children’s Chorus for the last decade.

As an artistic director, Willetts has received critical praise from around the world as he blurs the lines between various artistic mediums. His performances tell stories and take audiences on a journey. He was recently awarded the Whatcom Peace Builder Award as well as the Ken Gass Community Building award for his “Breaking Silence” project, about the abuse, indignities, and harm done to women. "It’s not for the faint of heart, but it’s a concert that must be heard. My duty as an artist is to augment the lives of my ensemble members as well as to inspire, educate, challenge and entertain my audience.”

With a passion for education and lifelong learning, Willetts is a frequent adjudicator and clinician throughout the Pacific Northwest and describes those events as, “My absolute favorite thing to do!” When not working with choirs and orchestras, Dustin can be found performing as an instrumentalist (saxophone, guitar, and percussion) for various shows and sessions. He has conducted in over 20 countries, some favorites being Norway, Croatia, Slovenia, and Bulgaria. In those brief still moments between the adventures Dustin is rumored to be found sipping on something brewed while enjoying the beauty of Camano Island.

masonkris@hotmail.com

Kris has served as a music educator and church musician for the past 39 years. She considers it a great joy to work with musicians of all ages. She took her first church choir job in Seattle a year before she completed her music studies at SPU. Since that time, she's enjoyed teaching music in the public schools, serving as the founder and artistic director of the Seattle Children's Chorus, and participating in the worship life of churches she and John have attended. Kris is passionate about the body of Christ first and foremost being a worshiping community. For Kris, it will be a privilege to serve both Joy Express and Celebration Singers, enabling these ensembles to lead Mt. View in its worship life together.

jackie@mtvpc.org

Jackie is currently serving Mountain View as the director of the youth worship band, the pianist for the worship team, director of the connections ministry, and keeps our sanctuary and foyer beautifully decorated. She and her husband, John, have been at Mountain View since September 2010. They have been married for 40 years. They have four children and seven grandchildren under ten years of age! Jackie has taught piano for many years and has played for countless special events, including restaurant performances  (jackiespianostudio.com). When she isn’t at the church, Jackie loves to be active. She enjoys running, hiking, tennis, and playing with her grandbabies!

brenda@mtvpc.org

Brenda and her husband, Todd, began attending Mountain View in 1998. In 2013, she was called to become director of our preschool ministry Praise and Promise. Brenda is also a Speech-Language Pathologist and contracts with the Arlington school district. She graduated with a B.A. in Communication Disorders from Eastern Washington University and a M.A. in Speech Pathology from Western Washington University. Brenda and Todd met at Moses Lake High School and have been married for 20 years. They are blessed to be the parents of four amazing children. Brenda enjoys running, hiking, cross-country skiing and camping with her family. Both Brenda and Todd have a passion for missions and serve on the Wolof mission project here at Mountain View.