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 women's ministry and helps serve on the worship team.

    Contact James or Contact Julie

  • Shelia Walker

    Shelia serves as our amazing Church Administrator! As a talented and gifted part of our team, she keeps our heads on straight and helps make sure things like calendars, finances, and volunteer teams are running smoothly - praise God for Shelia! She and her husband John are proud parents and grandparents of a growing family.

    Contact Shelia

  • Allison Stucky

    Allison is in the position of Ministerial Assistant. Outside of answering the phone, keeping the Newsletter up to date, and putting together the projection slides for Sunday Mornings, Allison and her husband Reid are new parents to a wonderful son!

    Contact Allison

  • John McClaskey

    John McClaskey is the phenomenal leader of our Dayspring Youth Group (DYG). Between thoughtful studies and crazy outings, you're going to DYG this group!

    Contact John

  • Deborah McClaskey

    Mrs. Deb is the powerhouse in the classroom who oversees our children's ministry.  She is organized, loving, discerning, warm, and a PRAYER WARRIOR.  We are so blessed to have her and her husband John as a part of our church family as they mentor the next-gen with grace, wisdom, and the Spirit's power!

    Contact Deb

  • Faith Clennon

    Faith is in the custodial position and does a wonderful job at keeping our church clean. Outside of her work at Dayspring, she is a mother to a wonderful son! 

    Contact Faith

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.


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  • 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:

  • Phyllis Blower
  • Andy Troutman
  • Tracy Dominy
  • Rich Hoff
  • Jaidyn Hammock
  • Debbie Allison