Meet the staff here at MVPC!

Rev. Dan Holland, Pastor


Rev. Dr. Larry Cole, Parish Associate

Julie Farmer, Nursery Attendant

Denice Grant, Director of Music Ministry

Michelle Hanna, Administrative Assistant

Wes McGarrah, Director of Youth Ministry

Pastor Dan Holland

Head Pastor
Over the course of eleven months, the Pastor Nominating Committee met weekly to pray, plan, and seek God’s voice in the search for the next pastor of MVPC. They considered their role in this process as an honor and a privilege, a responsibility ... view details

Wes McGarrah

Director of Youth Ministry
 My name is Wes McGarrah and I am very honored to be the new Director of Youth for this congregation. I have just graduated from Multnomah University (formerly Multnomah Bible College – don’t worry, the Bible is still the main focus) in Port... view details

Denice Grant

Music Director
Born in Brasil, and a daughter of missionary parents, Denice Raymundo Grant began her musical studies at the age of four. In 1973 her family moved to Portugal, and she had the opportunity to study at the Lisbon National Conservatory, and thanks to an... view details

Michelle Hanna

Administrative Assistant
Michelle is our Church Secretary. She lives in Mount Vernon with her family.  Michelle grew up in Kirkland and went to college at Pacific Lutheran University.  Her background includes working with non-profit organizations such as Point... view details

Larry Cole

Parish Associate

Julie Farmer

Nursery Staff