Ken Niswender
Lead Pastor

CONTACT INFO
Office Phone: 503.397.0405 x105
Email: kenn@heartbeatofgrace.com
 


Ken was born in Ft. Collins, Colorado.  He has a Bachelor of Arts in History and Education from Colorado State University and a Masters of Theology from Denver Seminary.
  
Ken was saved at the age of six.  He was called to full-time Christian ministry after college.  Ken met his wife Chris at Oregon State University while serving with Campus Ambassadors, a ministry of World Venture.
 
His ministry career includes College Pastor, Youth Pastor, Christian Education Director, Associate Pastor, and Church Planter, before coming to Grace as Lead Pastor in July, 1993.
 
Ken and Chris have two grown children and two grandchildren.  Interesting is the fact that Ken has a twin brother who is also in the ministry.
 
Ken enjoys many outdoor activities including fishing, camping, traveling, and landscaping.  He also has an interest in Western History.  He loves spending time with his wife of 36 years and their children and beautiful grandchildren.