Pastor Tom joined the pastoral staff of GBF in June 2016, following a nine-year tenure as a Portland Police Officer. He is also a veteran of the United States Navy, where he met his wife, Tami. After leaving the Navy in 2004, he commenced his academic pursuits at Multnomah University, earning a degree in Biblical and Theological Studies with a minor in New Testament Greek. Subsequently, he attended Western Seminary, where he obtained a Master's degree in Theological Studies and Biblical Languages. In 2019, Pastor Tom embarked on doctoral studies at The Master's Seminary, graduating magna cum laude with a specialization in expositional preaching. His dissertation focused on the doctrinal foundations for church unity as articulated by the Apostle Paul. 

Pastor Tom's journey from a Navy veteran and Portland Police Officer to a pastor-theologian is marked by a profound commitment to fostering spiritual growth, biblical knowledge, and evangelism among Christians. Pastor Tom's passion for theological education is matched by his fervent desire to see Christians not only grow in their knowledge of Scripture but also actively share that truth with others. His focus on the doctrinal foundations for church unity also reflects his belief in the transformative power of the gospel to unite and inspire believers to engage in evangelism, spreading the gospel of Christ to a world in need.

Pastor Tom's military and missions experience has taken him to over a dozen countries, where he has found profound joy in worshipping with Christians from diverse cultures. These global experiences have enriched his ministry, allowing him to witness firsthand the universal reach of the gospel and the vibrant expressions of following Christ in different contexts. His greatest joys come from these shared moments of worship, which underscore the unity and diversity of the global church, reinforcing his commitment to fostering a deep, communal understanding of biblical truth and the importance of evangelism and unity.

Dennis Kramer has been serving as an elder at Grace Bible Fellowship since May of 2019 after trusting in Jesus as his Savior at the age of 4 while growing up in a Christian home.  Dennis began attending Santiam Christian in 1999 where he met his wife, Candice. Shortly after meeting her, Dennis began attending GBF. Three years later Dennis and Candice were married on December 13, 2002 at GBF. Dennis has a degree in economics at the University of Oregon and works as a Systems Analyst for Regence BlueCross BlueShield. In 2008 Dennis became a youth leader and joined the Missions team in 2010.  In 2013 he and Candice travelled to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) for the first time on a short term trip and became the BiH Coordinator in 2016. Dennis and Candice both have a desire to reach young adults who are learning to live life on their own in an increasingly anti-Christian world. If you have not had a chance yet to meet Dennis and his family, please introduce yourself. He and Candice would love to have that opportunity.