OUR TEAM

CLERGY

Rev. Canon Ryan Brotherton

Ryan has lived in Edmonds for almost his entire life. Born and raised here and he attended Madrona and Cornerstone Christian for Elementary and Middle School and graduated from Edmonds Woodway High School. The city of Edmonds is near to his heart and he wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Before planting HTE Ryan spent 10 years working for The Safeway Corporation, he worked for two other local churches, and started a local business that he ran for 8 years before selling the company. Ryan and his wife Emily were married in 2005 and have three children; twin daughters, Evie and Ella, and their little sister Ellie.

At HTE Fr. Ryan is a part of our clergy team, regularly preaching and celebrating. He also oversees the staff, leads our youth ministry, provides direction for our altar and music teams, and chairs our vestry as Rector of the parish. Fr. Ryan is also the Canon of Church Planting in our Diocese.

Rev. Canon Steve Tompkins

Steve was born and raised here in the Seattle area. He has been a pastor in Canada and a church planter there as well. More recently he served as a pastor here in the Seattle area for about 12 years before joining the team at HTE. Steve brings years of experience of pastoring and teaching within the context of the local church. Steve and his wife Hilary have two adult children, Rachel and Sam.

At HTE Fr. Steve is a part of our clergy team, regularly preaching and celebrating. He also oversees our catechism classes and prayer team. Fr. Steve is also the Canon for Formation in our Diocese

Rev. Jesse Martin

Jesse was born and raised in Washington State. After receiving his Master’s from Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, he was ordained to the priesthood in Ottawa, Ontario. Upon completion of his curacy, Jesse planted two churches in Central Washington. Now at HTE, Jesse is happy to share his love of Jesus, His Word, and His Church here in Edmonds. Jesse and his wife Jennifer have four children; Finn, Rowan, Josephine, and David.

At HTE Fr. Jesse is a part of our clergy team, regularly preaching and celebrating. He also oversees pastoral care, our nursery and elementary directors, and leads our "Lunch and Learn" bible study on Thursday's at noon. Fr. Jesse also serves on our Diocesan Council.

Rev. Diane Steward

Deacon

STAFF

Jill Bell

Elementary Director

Emily Brotherton

Music Director

Caitlin Stone

Nursery Director

Hilary Tompkins

Parish Administrator

VESTRY MEMBERS

Aaron Patterson
Senior Warden