TOUCHING THE HEART OF OUR CITY
About Us
Our Team

Chuck & Shalene Gustafson
Lead Pastors
Pastor Chuck & Shalene met in Bible College in the early 90's and have been serving in ministry ever since. They came to Desert Song in 2017 after serving as Youth & Associates Pastors in Gig Harbor Washington for over 20 years. Chuck has a BS in Pastoral Studies & Shalene has a certificate in Bible, HR & Business Administration, and BS in Business Management. They are both natives of the Pacific Northwest and love being called to Central Oregon.

Jayden & Jaki Goeman
Youth Directors
Jayden and Jaki Goeman come to us with a background in YWAM serving in Southeast Asia. They have a strong heart for the mission field and youth. Being originally from Washington and Minnesota, they are happy to call Central Oregon home. Jayden and Jaki enjoy the outdoors, game nights, and deep conversations about scripture. In August they were blessed to welcome their first born son, Zealand to their family.

Kristi Watrous
Children's Ministry Director
Kristi is a Christ follower whose primary role is raising her four children to glorify the Lord alongside her husband PJ. Raised in Redmond Or., she has a passion for the children of our growing community. Her formal education is in early childhood development which has well equipped her in her roles Desert Song as well as where she serves as a substitute teacher at the local Christian school. She is passionate and excited about being a part of your child's story and will always show up with a smile and an amazing attitude. In her free time she enjoys being advernturous in God's beautiful creation.

Zach Abel
Ministry Intern
Zach has been with Desert Song Community Church since 2019 and has been faithfully serving in worship and other areas of ministry. He has just completed his first year of Discover Ministry School and is currently helping lead our Atlas Young Adult Group, while still continuing to serve regularly in worship, youth, media and other various ministry roles.

Ean Albin, Executive Elder Team
