LEAD PASTORS: SAL & RHONDA DIMARE
Pastor Sal is a graduate of LIFE Pacific College. He and Rhonda have worked together in ministry since they were married in 1981. They have three grown sons, and eight grandchildren. As a family they came to the Wenatchee Valley in 2000 and started Praise Center.
ASSISTING PASTORS: KENT & DEBBIE PEARSONS
Kent and Debbie Pearsons have been a part of Praise Center from nearly the very beginning. They have worked in many different ministries in the church. Debbie is a part time pastoral staff member who oversees AWANA. They have three children, Jake, Kyle and Kaylee.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: LONNIE & KORIE SPROAT
Lonnie and Korie Sproat grew up in Washington, but after relocating across the country several times over a 34 year career, settled in Wenatchee after retirement in 2014. They were married in 1979 and have 3 adult children along with seven grandchildren. Lonnie assists with numerous operations matters and Korie volunteers in church administration.
MEN’S PASTOR: AARON BRUUN
Aaron and Rachel got married in 2010 and have three children, Titus, Grant and Emma. Aaron graduated from Life Ministry Institute, an extension of Life Pacific University and is currently working on his master’s degree. Rachel taught for years in elementary schools and now homeschools the boys. They have been a part of Praise Center since 2016 when they moved to Wenatchee from Tacoma.
YOUTH DIRECTORS: BRENT & RACHEL SEARLES
Rachel and Brent have been with Praise Center since 2013 and 2007 respectively and were married in 2016. They served in ministry at Wenatchee Valley College through Cru and Chi Alpha clubs before marrying, and have been volunteer youth leaders at Praise Center since 2017.