Elder
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 and one son-in-law, Kori, and Johnathan (son-in-law), and Ethan. 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 and one son-in-law, Kori, and Johnathan (son-in-law), and Ethan. 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, Amanda 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, Amanda 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 who live in Bend, Oregon. 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 who live in Bend, Oregon. 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
Youth Lead and Young Adult Coordinator
Favorite Movie: The Tomorrow War
Favorite Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Favorite Song: Weight Music by KB
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.
Favorite Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Favorite Song: Weight Music by KB
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.
Dr. Dave Robinson
Senior Pastor Emeritus
Favorite Movie: The Hunt for Red October
Favorite Song: I Am
Dave and his wife, Denise, have three children, Donna, David and Daniel. David and Daniel are pastors here at Acts Church and Donna is a computer programmer. 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 wife, Denise, have three children, Donna, David and Daniel. David and Daniel are pastors here at Acts Church and Donna is a computer programmer. 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.
Tiffany Robinson
Media and Production Lead
Favorite Movie: Pride and Prejudice (2005)
Favorite Authors: Jane Austen and Elizabeth Gaskell
Favorite Song: Phantom of the Opera (Main Theme)
Tiffany has been a high school math teacher and professional photographer for many years. She began as a dedicated ministry volunteer in children's ministries, worship, and media and now leads the media and production teams at Acts Church. Tiffany has two children, a son in law, two huskies and two cats. She loves to read Brit lit, ride her Harley Davidson motorcycle, hike, and work with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Honduras, where she faithfully serves as a board member of the nonprofit.
Favorite Authors: Jane Austen and Elizabeth Gaskell
Favorite Song: Phantom of the Opera (Main Theme)
Tiffany has been a high school math teacher and professional photographer for many years. She began as a dedicated ministry volunteer in children's ministries, worship, and media and now leads the media and production teams at Acts Church. Tiffany has two children, a son in law, two huskies and two cats. She loves to read Brit lit, ride her Harley Davidson motorcycle, hike, and work with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Honduras, where she faithfully serves as a board member of the nonprofit.
