Leadership and Staff
Mike Johnston
Senior Pastor
pastormike@phccgresham.org
Pastor Mike began serving at Pleasant Home Community Church in September 2017. He and his wife, Katy were married in January 2005 in Estacada, OR and have four children. Prior to coming to PHCC, Mike served in youth and children's ministry for over a decade. He completed his undergraduate at Multnomah Bible School (2011), before receiving his Masters of Divinity from The Master's Seminary (2017). It is Mike's passion to connect people to God through His Word. He also finds pleasure in spending time with his family, running and being outdoors.
Jason Evans
Associate Pastor
pastorjason@phccgresham.org
Jason has attended PHCC since 2014. He and his wife, Emily, were married in 2009 and have six children. Jason is currently serving as the Youth Pastor for PHCC. It's his desire to encourage students to build a strong foundation of faith and knowledge in God's Word. In his free time, Jason enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors.
Travis Cole
Youth Pastor
pastortravis@phccgresham.org
Travis joined Pleasant Home Community Church in July 2025. He and his wife, Hannah, were married in June 2016 in Estacada, OR and have three children. Before arriving at Pleasant Home, Travis served in youth ministry and children's ministry in Estacada and Los Angeles. He completed his undergraduate at Portland State University (2017), before receiving his Masters of Divinity from The Master's Seminary (2025). Travis loves to see the power of God's Word transform lives, and he is devoted to help believers deepen their understanding of Scripture and live out their faith. He also enjoys exercise, Ducks football, and discovering good coffee.
David Salseth
Elder
David has been a member of PHCC since 1974. He and his wife, Carolyn, have been married for 43 years and have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. He graduated from Westmont College and Western Seminary with a passion to be involved in the Great Commission. He ministered in the D.R. of the Congo with WorldVenture for 16 years. The last 21 years he has been serving international students in the Portland area with Missions Door. He loves mountain climbing, big game hunting, motorcycles, soccer and the Portland Trailblazers. A few of his favorite books are “One Church Many Tribes” by Richard Twiss, “Another Hand On Mine: The Story of Dr. Carl K. Becker” by William Petersen, “Tender Warrior” by Stu Webber and “The Invisible War” by Donald Grey Barnhouse.
Mike Garland
Elder
Jon Feltner
Elder
Rod Eells
Worship Director
Barb Isaac
Administrative Assistant
Jonathon & Barb were married in 1994 and have 3 daughters. Jonathon grew up at PHCC, but they have been attending as a family since 2013, after moving back to the area. Barb likes working quietly in the background, helping things run smoothly, and has been the part-time secretary since 2015, adding bookkeeping a year later. Barb enjoys crochet, knitting, and sewing.
