Staff
David Robinson
Teaching Pastor
Favorite Movie: Rope
Favorite Author: C.S. Lewis
Favorite Song: It is Well
David and his wife, Tiffany, have two children, one son-in-law and one daughter-in-law, Kori, and Johnathan (son-in-law), and Ethan, and Mo (daughter-in-law). David went to George Fox University, Clark College, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and Liberty University School of Law. David has his B.A in Philosophy from George Fox University and his J.D. from Liberty University School of Law. David has been an adjunct instructor with Liberty University's graduate and undergraduate business program. David has practiced law in Washington state and Tennessee.
David loves thinking, studying, teaching, and Washington Huskies Football. Occasionally, he strives for mediocrity in disc golf. David is passionate about his relationship with God, his relationship with his wife, Tiffany, and his family, friends, and Church.
David has been the teaching Pastor of the Church since 2015.
Favorite Author: C.S. Lewis
Favorite Song: It is Well
David and his wife, Tiffany, have two children, one son-in-law and one daughter-in-law, Kori, and Johnathan (son-in-law), and Ethan, and Mo (daughter-in-law). David went to George Fox University, Clark College, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and Liberty University School of Law. David has his B.A in Philosophy from George Fox University and his J.D. from Liberty University School of Law. David has been an adjunct instructor with Liberty University's graduate and undergraduate business program. David has practiced law in Washington state and Tennessee.
David loves thinking, studying, teaching, and Washington Huskies Football. Occasionally, he strives for mediocrity in disc golf. David is passionate about his relationship with God, his relationship with his wife, Tiffany, and his family, friends, and Church.
David has been the teaching Pastor of the Church since 2015.
Susan VanderPloeg
Office Manager/Administrative Lead
Favorite Movie: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Favorite Author: Louise Penny
Favorite Song: Good Morning Starshine
Susan and her husband, David, have two children and one son-in-law, Amanda, and Scott (son-in-law) and Lucas. Susan grew up in the Midwest and moved to Washington when she got married in 1994. David and Susan have been involved in church ministry for over 20 years. Susan currently provides administrative support to the ministries of Acts Church.
Favorite Author: Louise Penny
Favorite Song: Good Morning Starshine
Susan and her husband, David, have two children and one son-in-law, Amanda, and Scott (son-in-law) and Lucas. Susan grew up in the Midwest and moved to Washington when she got married in 1994. David and Susan have been involved in church ministry for over 20 years. Susan currently provides administrative support to the ministries of Acts Church.
John Robinson
Executive Pastor
Favorite Movie: Top Gun
Favorite Author: Michael Crichton
Favorite Song: Amazing Grace
John and his wife, Brandi, have two sons, Noah and Eli. John was called to the role of Executive Pastor at Acts Church Northwest in 2021. Prior to joining the staff, John was a branch manager in the restaurant equipment industry. John’s interests include reading, writing, and photography. One of his favorite bible passages is Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Favorite Author: Michael Crichton
Favorite Song: Amazing Grace
John and his wife, Brandi, have two sons, Noah and Eli. John was called to the role of Executive Pastor at Acts Church Northwest in 2021. Prior to joining the staff, John was a branch manager in the restaurant equipment industry. John’s interests include reading, writing, and photography. One of his favorite bible passages is Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Deanne Van Vranken
Acts Kids Lead
Favorite Movie: It's A Wonderful Life and Cinderella
Favorite Author: James Patterson
Favorite Song: Great is Thy Faithfulness
Deanne and her husband, Bob, have one daughter and three very cute grandchildren. She retired in 2019 after 25 years in finance from Ferguson Enterprises in Portland, Oregon. Deanne became the Acts Kids Lead in January 2020. She enjoys this position very much, especially the amazing volunteers and the precious children.
Favorite Author: James Patterson
Favorite Song: Great is Thy Faithfulness
Deanne and her husband, Bob, have one daughter and three very cute grandchildren. She retired in 2019 after 25 years in finance from Ferguson Enterprises in Portland, Oregon. Deanne became the Acts Kids Lead in January 2020. She enjoys this position very much, especially the amazing volunteers and the precious children.
Patrick Murdock
Families Pastor
Favorite Movie: The Tomorrow War
Favorite Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Favorite Song: King Jesus (Pt. II)
Patrick and his wife Kailey have been at Acts Church since high school. Patrick has worked with the Youth of Acts Church faithfully for a number of years as a volunteer and felt the call to a full-time ministry role. He began as Youth Leader and Young Adult Coordinator in 2021. He now serves, since 2026, as the Families Pastor.
Favorite Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Favorite Song: King Jesus (Pt. II)
Patrick and his wife Kailey have been at Acts Church since high school. Patrick has worked with the Youth of Acts Church faithfully for a number of years as a volunteer and felt the call to a full-time ministry role. He began as Youth Leader and Young Adult Coordinator in 2021. He now serves, since 2026, as the Families Pastor.
Dr. Dave Robinson
Senior Pastor Emeritus
Favorite Movie: The Hunt for Red October
Favorite Song: I Am
Dave and his late wife, Denise, have three children, Donna, David and Daniel. Dr. Dave has been in full-time ministry since 1973. He has served as youth and music pastor before becoming a Senior pastor. He has pastored churches in Vancouver, Washington since 1990. Serving in three churches: Vancouver First Friends Church (Senior Pastor), Crossroads Community Church (Assisting Pastor), and now Acts Church (Pastor Emeritus). Dave loves the Lord his God and people! You will recognize him by his welcoming smile.
Favorite Song: I Am
Dave and his late wife, Denise, have three children, Donna, David and Daniel. Dr. Dave has been in full-time ministry since 1973. He has served as youth and music pastor before becoming a Senior pastor. He has pastored churches in Vancouver, Washington since 1990. Serving in three churches: Vancouver First Friends Church (Senior Pastor), Crossroads Community Church (Assisting Pastor), and now Acts Church (Pastor Emeritus). Dave loves the Lord his God and people! You will recognize him by his welcoming smile.
Scott Maxfield
Sound Tech Lead
Favorite Movie: Barbie (2023)
Favorite Author: Dr. Suess
Favorite Song: Baby (Justin Bieber)
Scott and his wife Amanda have served at Acts church since 2019. They have two lovely children, Dylan and Harper. In 2024 Scott began working part time at Acts Church as the sound tech lead. He also serves on the worship team in multiple capacities; from directing and leading worship on occasion to playing guitar or drums depending on the team's needs to mastering the sound board. Scott and Amanda host a life group and are very passionate about serving the Lord.
Favorite Author: Dr. Suess
Favorite Song: Baby (Justin Bieber)
Scott and his wife Amanda have served at Acts church since 2019. They have two lovely children, Dylan and Harper. In 2024 Scott began working part time at Acts Church as the sound tech lead. He also serves on the worship team in multiple capacities; from directing and leading worship on occasion to playing guitar or drums depending on the team's needs to mastering the sound board. Scott and Amanda host a life group and are very passionate about serving the Lord.
