Our Story
1985: Beginning
Chris & Sandy Bayer founded Gig Harbor Foursquare in Rosedale Hall, building a community centered on the Holy Spirit, healing, freedom, and deep relationships.
2013: A Global Reach
Always a church with a heart for missions, the church helped fund a Foursquare printing press to support missionary Bible production.
2015: A Legacy of Faith
After 30 years of faithful ministry, Pastor Chris went home to be with the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer.
2015: Joe & Kari Bulman
Joe & Kari became Co-Lead Pastors, bringing a passion for community and creative ministry.
2019
A new sanctuary was renovated, creating more space for worship and ministry.
2020: Justin & Allison Washington
Justin & Allison became Co-Lead Pastors with a heart to care for the local and global Church.
2025: Elisha & Kari Ahearn
In October 2025, Elisha and Kari Ahearn were installed as Co-Lead Pastors. With more than 15 years of ministry experience throughout the Puget Sound region, they share a passion for neighborhood partnership, discipleship, education, and hospitality.
Elisha is pursuing a Master of Biblical and Theological Studies at Western Seminary. Kari holds a Master of Intercultural Studies from Fuller Seminary and is pursuing a PhD in Intercultural Studies. Together with their three children, Law, Oakley, and Royal, they are grateful to serve the Gig Harbor Foursquare family.
A Foursquare Church
Our church is part of the Northwest District of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. The term Foursquare stands for the four-fold ministry of Jesus Christ as the Savior (Romans 10:9), Baptizer with the Holy Spirit (Luke 3:16), Healer (1 Peter 2:24), and Coming King (Acts 1:11).
The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel was founded in Los Angeles, California, by Aimee Semple McPherson in 1923. Since that time our denomination has grown from one local fellowship to nearly 2000 churches in the United States and Canada. The Foursquare Church has also been established in over 110 countries around the world.