Tim Oas: Lead Pastor

Enneagram Type: Type 7 - The Enthusiast (Woohoo yeah!)

Favorite Book or Current Book: Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning

Theme Song:  Learning How To Die by Jon Foreman or Saturn by Sleeping at Last or Love Supreme by John Coltrane

Hobbies: I just want to hang out with awesome people and do awesome things. Especially if it involves traveling, music, food and wine.

You in 5 (or less) sentences:  I grew up in WI. Yes, I'm a cheese head. After finishing my music degree from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, I moved to WA and served in youth and music at Eastside Foursquare Church. Then after 15 years of dreaming and praying I took the leap of faith to start Branches in 2016. I love seeing people grow in their faith! In my free time I run a small winery with friends and play bass in a swagger rock soul band.

After Dawn received her degree in Theology from SPU she began serving at Eastside Church, which is where Tim and Dawn met. They got married in 2005 and love each other still.

Tim and Dawn have two daughters, Olivia and Madi Mae. When not talking church planting, you will find Tim and Dawn hanging out with friends laughing, travelling or playing music.