First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Staff & Leaders

Gary Shoemaker

Rev. Gary Shoemaker was born and raised in Kalispell, Montana, hence his great interest in the outdoors. He is also a musician: has a great tenor voice, plays guitar, and directs the choir. Gary did his undergraduate work at Northwest Christian College (now University), Texas Christian University and the University of Oregon. He received his Master of Divinity from Claremont School of Theology. Gary has served churches in Montana, Oregon, and California. Besides his duties as pastor at FCC, Rev. Shoemaker serves in many capacities with the Regional Christian Church. He also serves locally on the United Ministries in Higher Education at Western Washington University and participates in many local outreach projects. Pastor Gary is married to Tamalyn Kralman who is also an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Tamalyn serves as Minister of Educational Programs at St. James Presbyterian Church in Bellingham. Their children are grown, son and daughter-in-law Zach and Megan, and daughter Brett.