Pastor Richard James,

Founding Corporate President

Pastor Richard's biography can be read on the main page of Church Leadership.  Pastor Richard and his wife Pat have been involved in church since they were married.  They have two daughters and eight grandchildren.  Pat has used her gifts in music in playing the piano/keyboard and in times past,the organ.  Pastor Richard is, and has been, at the helm of Destiny since its inception.  No church could have a better couple to lead them, than them.

Charlie Erickson,

Corporate Vice President

Charlie Erickson and his wife Barbara have been with Destiny Fellowship for several years.  Charlie is currently serving as the vice president of the corporation.  He also helps coordinate men's ministry activities.  Barbara is an aide in our nursery ministry and enjoys cuddling the little ones.  Outside of loving Barbara, Charlie's sporting love is fishing.... definately fishing!

Lisa Hendrickson,

Corporate Secretary

Lisa is the daughter of Pastor Richard and Pat James.  She and her husband, David, and their two children, Rachelle and Jared, have been with Destiny since the beginning.

Lisa is currently serving on the Board of Directors as its Secretary.  In 2001, Lisa was commissioned as a Music Minister and has wonderfully used her vocal talents in leading in congregational worship.  Her husband, Dave, has been our sound technician for many, many years.  Rachelle is involved in running the overhead projector and Jared is part of the worship band playing drums.  Lisa and her daughter both help out in the children's ministry... in fact... 3 year olds are really Lisa's first love.

Leonard Perkins,

Board Member

Leonard and his wife, Marcia, have been with Destiny Fellowship since it began.  Leonard is a seasoned member of the corporate board of directors and has served for most of Destiny's existence.  Leonard has been very involved in ushering and has used his talents and abilities in lending a hand and is known as one of the "fix it" guys around the church because he can fix just about anything mechanical (pre-computers!).  Leonard and Marcia have five children and three grandchildren.