Leadership - Lighthouse Pentecostal Church

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Love God, Love others, Light your world. Read about our leaders that are shining a light in The Dalles.

Pastor Craig Warneking

SENIOR PASTOR

Pastor Craig Warneking has served as the Pastor of Lighthouse Pentecostal church in The Dalles, Oregon since 2010. Along with being the best husband and father that he can be, Pastor Warneking loves people. He has a deep desire to help people reach for their potential in life. By mentoring, educating, guiding , and encouraging, he aids people in developing better relationships and personal discipline. His ministry focuses on teaching biblical doctrine, practical Christian living, and family relationships.

Pastor Warneking loves the outdoors and various outdoor activities, as well as tending to his various farm animals.

Pastor Warneking has a vast experience in leadership roles which include: More than 11 years as a Youth Pastor. Over 4 years as an Assistant Pastor. 14 years as a Principal and Teacher at Lighthouse Christian School. And as a Pastor and church planter for more than 13 years. In addition to all of that he has directed youth on missions trips, and served 7 years as a sectional youth leader.

Pastor Warneking has an ABA from Blue Mountain Community College, an Associates and Baccalaureate of Arts degree of Ministerial Studies from Purpose Institute Bible College, and is in the process of completing his Masters in Christian Counseling from Hope University International. He is licensed and ordained with the World Wide Pentecostal Fellowship.

Bro. Owen Lamp

Outreach Director

Owen is our outreach director and one of our Sunday school teachers for the adult class. He also teaches frequent personal bible studies to various newcomers. He assists the pastor in every and all ways possible, including: media and sound, tracking of new members and visitors and ushering.

Owen is a local Kiwanis Member and Builders Club Mentor. He and his wife Karen also serve on the ministry team. They have been married since September of 2015. They have been Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A) since 2016 and GHOBI respite care providers since 2019.

Sis. Annette Lamb

Church Secretary

Annette has been our Church Secretary since 2004 and oversees many of our church operations with great detail and dedication. She has also been a Sunday School teacher to various ages of children for over 20 years.

Sis. Karen Lamp

Sunday School Director

Karen is the Director for our Sunday School classes and teachers. She oversees the progress and success of each class as well as teaches a class herself.

She and her husband Owen have a deep passion to help children. They have been Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A) since 2016, and GHOBI respite care providers since 2019. She and her husband serve on the ministry team together.

Sis. Barbara Riley

Life Skills Director

Barbara is a facilitator for our Ladies Life Skills program and The Director of the Life Skills program for our church. Sister Riley has an accounting certification, an Associates degree in general studies and is a certified life coach.

She has also received an award from the state of Oregon for her work with Domestic Violence Survivors.

Sis. Laverne Cloninger

Singles Director

Laverne is one of the longest standing members of our church - she has been a member since 1974. She plays the Piano for various services per month.

In 2005 she became the Singles Director and has done a great job being a leader and an example for the single people in our church.

Sis. Lori Warneking

Music & Worship Director

Lori leads our music department with anointed worship, and a sweet spirit. As Pastor Warneking's wife, she shares his love for Godly music and does an amazing job at maintaining a variety music.

She has a Masters of Science in Nursing degree from Grand Canyon University and is currently working as a Nurse at a local hospital.

Bro. Brian & Sis. Amie Nix

Global Missions Coordinators/Facilities Maintenance

Brian and Amie maintain our Global Missions department. They track our Partners In Missions (PIM’s) as well as get progress reports from the mission field. They inform the congregation on how our support for global missions is affecting the world.

He also cares for the facility and manages the keeping of the house of God.

Brian and Amie were married on March 12th, 2016 and share four beautiful children.

Sis. Mayra De La Garza

Ladies Ministry Director

Mayra leads our ladies department with passion and purpose. She has been a great asset to our church, she and her husband Johnny also serve on the ministry team. She is also a Sunday school teacher.

Bro. Johnny De La Garza

Men's Ministry Director/Media and Marketing Director

Johnny leads our men with his drive for helping men be all they are called to be as husbands, fathers and leaders.

He also helps with various areas of marketing and technology and teaching the adult Sunday school class.

He and his wife Mayra serve on the ministry team together.