Our Pastors & Staff

Here at Dayspring, we believe what Jesus said: those who lead should be those who serve. The pastors, staff, elders, and council listed below have been chosen to serve this church body, and we're here for you too, just let us know!

  • James & Julie Sanford

    James & Julie serve as senior pastors at Dayspring. James graduated from LIFE Bible College in 2006; he loves missions, teaching, God's Word, and also enjoys any opportunity to soak in beautiful Central Oregon landscapes. Julie worked as a kindergarten teacher from 2014 to 2016 and is currently raising their three beautiful children, Elijah (born 2016), Evelynn (born 2018), and Judah (born 2022), fulltime. Julie also leads our worship ministry and helps serve on the women's ministry team.

    Contact James or Contact Julie

  • Kayla Garner

    Kayla serves as our Ministerial Assistant, helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes! From answering phones and keeping the newsletter up to date to preparing Sunday morning projection slides, she wears many hats and loves being part of the Dayspring family. Outside of the office, Kayla enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Robbie, and their two wonderful children, Bayleigh and Ryley. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve both the church and the people who call Dayspring home!

    Contact Kayla

  • Doug Beale

    Doug Beale leads our Men’s Ministry with passion, wisdom, and a heart for building strong relationships. From meaningful Bible studies to unforgettable adventures, there’s always something happening—and you won’t want to miss being part of it!

    Contact Doug

  • Kathy Beale & Wanda Hill

    Kathy & Wanda are in the custodial position and does a wonderful job at keeping our church clean. 

  • Bethany Hammack

    Bethany is our beloved Children’s Director, serving with a genuine heart for kids and a passion for helping them grow in their faith! Alongside her husband, Jeremy, she is blessed with two wonderful children, Jaidyn and Wyatt. Bethany works hard to create a fun, safe, and Christ-centered environment where children can learn about God, build friendships, and discover what it means to follow Jesus. Through Sunday lessons, special events, and lots of creativity, she helps make our Children’s Ministry a place where kids can grow, learn, and feel right at home!

Our Elders

Our elders are Dayspring leaders with proven character and wisdom. These men, and their wives, provide Dayspring with mentoring, stability, and spiritual insight.

  • Ron & Tracy Dominy

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  • Doug & Kathy Beale

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Our Church Council

Our church council is composed of members of Dayspring who have been chosen by the church members as trusted and mature leaders. They serve by providing oversight and accountability in the use of our finances and also by representing the voice of the congregation. Our council members are:

  • David Seaders
  • John Walker
  • Jaidyn Hammack
  • Debbie Allison
  • Cami McCoullough