Paul Boehlke | Pastor
Paul and his wife Kristina moved to The Dalles in 2014 to plant One Life church. Paul has always had a love for the people and culture of The Dalles. Both he and Kristina are grateful to be a part of this community. They have 4 children and a dog. They won’t ever have a cat. Paul likes slam poetry, archery hunting, hip hop, jazz (big band, not the slow stuff), and doesn't think bacon is all that it's cracked up to be. He also believes eating McDonald's french fries is worth the health risk. Paul's hope for One Life is that it'll become a community of people transformed by the Gospel and empowered to see the Kingdom of God move deeper into our region.
Kristina Boehlke | Women’s Ministry Lead
My husband Paul and I moved to The Dalles in 2014 and I think it's one of the most beautiful places to live. I love traveling and adventuring outdoors with my husband and kids, hiking, archery hunting, and foraging among other things. I love raising my four children, cooking, dancing, reading, tea, coconut milk lattes, and Kosovar macchiatos. Some days I really wish I didn't live in our current generation with such rapidly changing technology and a fast food mentality, so I secretly dream of being a pioneer on the prairies and hunting buffalo. I'm afraid my husband eats at McDonald’s more than I want to know. I love working with kids and especially find joy in doing life with other women. I pray that many lives are transformed in The Dalles as the church begins to really believe the Gospel and allow Jesus' truth to saturate every part of who we are.
CASSIE WALLER | Administrator
I grew up 20 miles west of The Dalles, and my husband Josh and I moved our family here in 2015 to be involved in planting One Life. The vision for the church structure and its complete dependence on Jesus, then each other, is part of what inspired us. We have four children and when I’m not actively parenting, I love to write, plan audacious things for my garden that almost never come to fruition, drink coffee, and read.
Catie Herman | Hospitality Lead
Catie grew up in Hood River and relocated to The Dalles in 2015 with her husband, Nick, and their three kids. They have been a part of One Life since 2016.
Catie says, “The way God has used this body to minister to our family is beyond what I can convey in this limited space. We are grateful for God’s grace and provision, and look forward to continuing on in the vision He has given us as a church in The Dalles.”
Alex Smith | Children’s Ministry Lead
I was born and raised in the other “Windy City”: Chicago. There I meet my husband of 12 years, Josh, at grad school. Josh grew up in Salem, Oregon, but we decided to move to The Dalles to help family with ministry. Once that season of life ended, God lead us to One Life where we’ve found friends who dare to be brave with us in following Jesus and dealing with our sin habits. Josh and I have 3 children. I enjoy homeschooling my crazy kiddos in classical education, and I have seen how God has unearthed in me a deep joy for teaching children of all ages. Working with youth helps to keep my inner child alive! The way to my heart is through chocolate, having dinner made for me, and spending time with friends. Eventually, I know our family will get a dog, though I’d prefer to remain pet-less the rest of my life. I hope to someday grow in my art skills again and maybe even travel the world with my husband like I imagined when I married a Missionary. I’m anxious to see what Jesus does in The Dalles these coming years to remove the barriers of isolation and to empower our youth in the Gospel of Jesus!
Andy MILES | MISSIONS Lead
I love Jesus, my family, and missions. I am coming to the realization the Jesus has programmed me to be a connector of people. He’s allowed me to meet so many lovely humans during my life and now I am blessed to use those connections to help spread the gospel across the globe.