PASTOR DAN & MELODY ATWOOD

Pastor Dan has been the lead pastor of FCC since July 4th, 1999. Although Dan was born in Tacoma, he grew up in Minnesota and then spent several years as a youth pastor in Colorado and Hawaii before moving to Washington.  He has a deep love for Jesus, the Word of God, and people.  Dan has a Bachelors in Physical Education from the University of Minnesota and a Masters in Christian Education from Denver Seminary.

Melody leads our women’s ministry, called Flourish. She has a passion for women to develop a deep relationship with Jesus that strengthens them to flourish even in the storms of life.  

Dan & Melody married in 1988 and have spent their lives ministering side by side in the local church.  They deeply love the people of Spanaway. They consider it an honor to walk alongside people on the journey of life. They know well that life on this sin-wrecked planet is often strewn with pain and brokenness, and they consider it a privilege to walk with those who are suffering. They love celebrating and laughing with those they minister side by side with as they help people take their next steps with Jesus. They also love backpacking, exploring new places, traveling, and gardening. 

Their greatest ministry has been the journey of parenting 4 children into adulthood.  Their number one prayer has been that their children would know, love, and serve Jesus throughout their lives.  They love this new stage in life as they watch their children launch into their adult lives and experience the absolute joy of being grandparents.