STAFF
STAFF
PASTORAL STAFF & ELDERS
We believe pastor and elder are synonymous in scripture. The men noted as pastors here are the regular preaching elders.
Brett Sweet
LEAD PASTOR
Brett’s life is one filled by God’s love for him through Jesus Christ. He is a graduate of Chewelah High School, Eastern Washington University, and has an MA from Reformed Theological Seminary. Brett has been married to his best friend, Ali, since 2008 and they have four children. He enjoys reading, playing golf, spending time with his family, and spending time outdoors—especially hunting.
brett@gcfspokane.org
Dave Nelson
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Dave is a graduate of WSU and the Sovereign Grace Ministries Pastor’s College. He spent four years in Japan teaching English as a second language, and spent nine years as a Financial Consultant for RBC. He has been happily married to Anne for over twenty years and has five children.
dave@gcfspokane.org
Jim Spurgetis
ELDER
Jim is a graduate of the University of Illinois and Gonzaga University School of Law. He has been a practicing lawyer in Spokane since 1978. Jim and his lovely wife have six children. He enjoys most his wife and children, and Greek food.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Elly Amado
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Elly was born in Spokane, Washington and was raised on a farm near the Palouse. She was homeschooled and graduated from high school in 2015. She married her husband John in February of 2020 and they’re enjoying a simple life in Coeur d’Alene Idaho. Elly loves cooking, watching movies, camping, and spending quality time with friends and family.