Christine Benson
Christine began attending Creekside in 1991 when her family moved to the Elk Grove area. Since she practically grew up in our church, we were very excited to have her join staff in the summer of 2021 – 30 years later and after serving 10+ years as a lay leader in Women’s ministries! She was…
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Earl began attending Creekside in 2016 and has been on staff for since 2019. Having accepted Christ when he was 20, he began full-time ministry in 2008. He married Michelle in 2000, and they have six adult children in their blended family. Earl was born in Corpus Christi, Texas but grew up in the Houston,…
Read MoreKaren Stoneburner
Karen started attending our church in 1989! She joined staff just one year later and has the longest tenure of anyone on our staff. She accepted Christ when she was 22 and served as a missionary in China in ’87-’89. Karen was born in Olympia WA and also lived in UT, CO, NV, AZ and…
Read MoreAnn & Loren Runsten
Loren and Ann began attending Creekside in January 2017 as Scott began his Route 66 sermon series. They joined staff as a team in 2022. Loren accepted Christ at 14; Ann accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at 35. They were married in 2011 and are now empty nesters with 3 adult children…
Read MoreKarin Kapeller
Karin began attending Creekside in August of 2013. She accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of five and recommitted her life at 14. Married since 1999, Karin and her husband Erik are almost empty nesters after raising two children, Daniel and Hannah. She grew up in Newcastle (near Auburn), and enjoys interior decorating, singing…
Read MoreMelissa Yocum
Melissa has been attending Creekside since 1996, became a member in 1999, and joined our staff in 2007. She accepted Christ at nine years of age, and volunteered in many church positions before joining the church staff. She married the love of her life in 1990, and they have two adult children – Melissa loves…
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