PASTOR Russ Williams

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Pastor Russ was born in Los Angeles, California. He is married to Dawn C. Williams (LMFT), they have three children: Trey, Charisse and Brenden.
Growing up in a pastor's home, life revolved around the church which eventually led him to serving as an Assistant Pastor of two churches, Youth Pastor on the local and national level, Pastor of Worship, Elder of Christian Education, Fellowship, and Church Administration.
Pastor Russ graduated from Faith International University & Seminary in Tacoma, WA. He also has a degree in Computer Science. He has worked as a Defense Investigator for King County for over 18 year and served in the United States Naval Service for over 22 years. His last assignment was Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Pacific Northwest. He began ministering at Christ the King Bible Fellowship in July of 2001 and was appointed as the Senior Pastor in 2021.
He has a passion to see the Lord Jesus Christ exalted, and the body of Christ serve as one.
In his spare time, Pastor Russ enjoys traveling outside the country, spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading, and sports.
 

tEROME fULMORE

elder - fellowship

Elder Terome is from South Carolina and came to Washington State via the United States Military.  He and his wife Ronda have been married for 32 years and have two beautiful daughters Tynisha and Jasmin, one handsome son Isaiah, five amazing grandsons Kaiden, Jaiden, Jersail Jr., Jesiah, JaKari and two beautiful granddaughters named Harper and Lauren.
Elder Terome holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology: Christian Counseling which he attained from Liberty University located in Lynchburg, Virginia. He is also the Co-Founder and President of Devoted Spouses Organization whereas the mission is to “Build Stronger Marriages and Families” by using biblical principles, concepts, and applications to strengthen families.
Through Elder Terome’s love for God and His Word, his teaching style affords him the ability and opportunity to weave truth, humor, and transparency to capture the attention of his audience as he delivers the Word of God to inspire others to remain faithful and hopeful in God. Elder Terome became a member at Christ the King Bible Fellowship in 2008 and has served on the Elder Board since October 2019.

bRAD mCeLROY

ELDER CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Elder Brad is a native Washingtonian, born in West Seattle and graduated from Renton High School.  He attended the University of Washington, Green River College as well as Northwest Seminary (Pastoral Program).  Married his wife Karen in August of 1967 and they have 2 children Annette and Paula, 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
He was employed at United Airlines 37 years before retiring in 2005, however his heart’s desire has been to serve the Lord in the local church.  Over the past 40 years he has also served in other ministries:
  • Chairman of the board and Interim Administrator at Maple Valley Christian School
  • Treasurer for the North American Baptist Pacific Northwest Conference
  • Church Planting Chairman for the North American Baptist Pacific Northwest Conference
He and his wife have been attending Christ the King Bible Fellowship since the summer of 2009.  Elder Brad has served as an Elder since January of 2011.

dan hamilton

ELDER - OUTREACH

Elder Dan was born in Seattle, graduated from Chief Sealth High School in West Seattle, Gonzaga University and Gonzaga Law School in Spokane. He and Pat were married in 1980 and he retired after serving 38 years with the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Dan is the son of a Free Methodist pastor and while in college he and Pat coordinated the Protestant Worship Service at Gonzaga University. Dan was an Elder for over 30 years at Lake Tapps Christian Church in Bonney Lake where he oversaw the Greeters ministry and with Pat led the youth ministry.
Dan and Pat have been members of CKBF since 2015 and together have been part of its ministry to feed the community, currently lead the Diaconate, and teach the annual Financial Stewardship class. Dan serves in the Guest Services ministry and has been an Elder at CKBF since 2023.