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The Rev. Dr. Robert A. "Bob" Garwig has been a Presbyterian pastor for over 26 years.
He has earned degrees from The Ohio State University, Princeton Theological Seminary,
and McCormick Theological Seminary. Having a heart for mission and evangelism,
Bob has redeveloped churches in Ohio, North Carolina, Texas, and Detroit, Michigan.
He is founding pastor of Clanton Presbyterian Church, an African-American congregation
in Charlotte, North Carolina.

"Jesus Christ is the basis of my life. The joy, healing, strength, insight and wisdom I
receive from my Savior is the invaluable result of a simple connection of faith. Through
prayer, worship, fellowship and service to others, I have built my faith in Jesus and seen
miracles happen because of Him."

"Living a blessed life is realizing that it is more blessed to give than to receive. As we l
earn to give and to share our souls as well as what we have stored, our vitality increases
and the people around us become fruitful vines and olive shoots around our tables."

Bob enjoys reading, baseball, gardening, keeping up with his grown children (Andy, of
Austin, Texas and Gwen, of Venice, California). He is married to Laura Mason, an
alumna of the University of Michigan and the Detroit School of Law. Laura was most
recently in private practice in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. Bob and Laura have a
golden retriever, Georgia. Bob has also completed marathons in Charlotte; Houston;
Virginia Beach, VA; Detroit and Boston.

Rev. Dr. Robert Garwig Pastor/Head of Staff 503-639-3273 Ext.16 Click here to e-mail	The Rev. Dr. Robert A. "Bob" Garwig has been a Presbyterian pastor for over 26 years. He has earned degrees from The Ohio State University, Princeton Theological Seminary, and McCormick Theological Seminary. Having a heart for mission and evangelism, Bob has redeveloped churches in Ohio, North Carolina, Texas, and Detroit, Michigan. He is founding pastor of Clanton Presbyterian Church, an African-American congregation in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Jesus Christ is the basis of my life. The joy, healing, strength, insight and wisdom I receive from my Savior is the invaluable result of a simple connection of faith. Through prayer, worship, fellowship and service to others, I have built my faith in Jesus and seen miracles happen because of Him." "Living a blessed life is realizing that it is more blessed to give than to receive. As we l earn to give and to share our souls as well as what we have stored, our vitality increases and the people around us become fruitful vines and olive shoots around our tables." Bob enjoys reading, baseball, gardening, keeping up with his grown children (Andy, of Austin, Texas and Gwen, of Venice, California). He is married to Laura Mason, an alumna of the University of Michigan and the Detroit School of Law. Laura was most recently in private practice in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. Bob and Laura have a golden retriever, Georgia. Bob has also completed marathons in Charlotte; Houston; Virginia Beach, VA; Detroit and Boston.
Brian Craker Associate Pastor of Youth & Family 503-639-3273 Ext. 18 Click here to e-mail	In December, Pastor Brian Craker (pronounced Crā-kĕr) joined Calvin Presbyterian as our Associate Pastor-Stated Supply. As “Stated Supply”, Brian will serve in a temporary pastoral capacity until Calvin is ready to begin a search for a permanent Associate Pastor. The position is 3/4 time, and his main duties will include congregational care, worship leadership, and ministry to older adults. Brian was raised in the California, living in both the Los Angeles area as well as in Redding before moving to Portland in 1996. In 2000 he graduated from Multnomah Bible College (now Multnomah University) with a dual degree in Bible/Theology and Speech Communications. His love for the Pacific Northwest kept him close by for his seminary work, and in 2008 he graduated from George Fox University with his Masters of Divinity, as well as completing his requirements for ordination in the PC(USA). Brian first began serving in ministry in 1993, when he was asked to be the youth intern to the middle school at his church in Redding. When Brian moved to Portland in 1996, he began his 8 year service of leading the youth ministry at Lake Grove Presbyterian in Lake Oswego, along side his wife Alison. In 2004, Brian left Lake Grove to do his pastoral internship at Sherwood Presbyterian Fellowship. He returned to ministry again in August of 2008 at Lake Grove doing congregational care for a pastor on sabbatical before receiving his first pastoral call as Associate Pastor here at Calvin. Brian’s favorite Biblical passage is Psalm 23. “My life’s journey has not always been an easy one, and I’ve had to suffer through a number of family losses during my young life. One of the reasons that my faith in the Lord is so strong is because I have experienced the Lord walking with me through my valleys of the ‘shadow of death.’ I’ve experienced that divine comfort that he Lord provides through the Holy Spirit and through his people of the Church, and my life and y ministry have been so richly blessed…truly ‘my cup runs over.’ It has shaped how I view my life and the ministry God has called me to, as well as my desire to serve as the hands and feet of Christ. Brian and Alison were married in 1997, and they have a son Tyler (1 yr. this January) and a dog Toby. Hobbies and interests for Brian include sports (especially football and basketball), working with computers, travel, watching movies, and DJ’ing parties and weddings with his brother-in-law Chris.
Katy Ailstock Director of Children's Ministries 503-639-3273 Ext. 13 Click here to e-mail	Katy Ailstock has been serving in Presbyterian churches with her husband the Rev. John Ailstock for the past 17 years. Born and raised southern Indiana, Katy attended Hanover College and graduated from Indiana University with a teaching degree in theatre and speech. After graduation she moved to Charleston, South Carolina and has since lived in Louisville, Kentucky, and New Orleans, Louisiana. Five years ago Katy, John and their 17 year old daughter, moved to McMinnville, Oregon from Hagerstown, Maryland. Katy was given the opportunity to lead her very first Vacation Bible School class at her girlhood church when she was just a 6^th grade student. She has been leading children in learning about God and church leadership ever since. She enjoys helping children, parents and adult volunteers uild their relationships with God by learning more about Jesus and praying for the Holy Spirit’s guidance in all that they do. Katy is thrilled to be serving God at Calvin Presbyterian Church and hopes to soon be connected with you through Sunday School, our FW Friends Midweek Program or a Children’s Ministry Event.
Sandra Miller Director of Choirs	Sandra directs the Chancel Choir, the Children’s Choir, Women’s Chorus and the Youth Choir, as well as, being our organist. Sandra attended Wichita State where she completed a bachelor’s degree in music education and a master’s degree in organ performance and choral conducting. She has several years of experience in church and school music programs. She is the founder and director of the Oregon Children's Choir and Youth Chorale. Sandy looks forward to expanding the music ministry of Calvin Presbyterian Church.
Victoria Moonier Office Manager Contact Victoria about church events, building use, sanctuary flowers, bulletin and newsletter announcements, and weddings. 503-639-3273 Ext. 23 Click here to e-mail	Marie Coax Financial Secretary Contact Marie with any questions about your pledge, memorial gifts or other financial issues. 503-639-3273 Ext. 17 Click here to e-mail