warmland staff
Lead Pastor


Lead Pastor Brian Pankratz (married to Lana) is our Lead Pastor and would love to meet you!




Leadership Team

Warmland Leadership Team Currently made up of Dan Gillard, Deanna Tuplin, Doug Clark, Russ Smith, Jack Ellis, Cody Smith and Brian Pankratz, your Warmland Leadership Team serves to oversee the church and give direction. And that's not actually us in the photo, in case you were wondering (but we are a super team!).

Russ Smith

Music Leader Russ Smith (married to Michelle) loves Jesus and singing. Jesus first, then singing. And guitar too.

Steve Geiger

Youth Leader Steve Geiger (married to Alycia) comes to Warmland with many years of experience in a wide variety of roles at Camp Qwanoes. Stevie-G loves kids of all ages and is stoked to lead our youth groups The Branch and Zion.

Dolores Home

Book-keeper Dolores Home (married to Chris) is the mighty numbers warrior who keeps our accounting all ship-shape and top-notch.