Our Pastor and Staff

Pastors
Pastor Roger Stites

Senior Pastor

Pastor Roger began serving Faith in 2005.  He holds a BA in Theological Studies from Concordia University, Irvine, and a Masters of Divinity from Concordia Seminary St Louis, and Faith Lutheran of Sequim was his first call out of Seminary. He and his wife Autumn have been married more than 20 years and they have two children. His outgoing, gregarious personality makes him very approachable to everyone and he is best known for his friendly hugs and making everything “Awesome.”

Pastor Steve Eaton

Pastor Emeritus 

Pastor Steve retired from full time ministry in 2024. He began serving Faith in 1995.  He holds a BA from Concordia University, Portland, and a Masters of Divinity from Concordia Seminary St Louis, and is a retired US Navy Chaplain.  He and his wife Becky have been married more than 40 years. Pastor Steve volunteers to lead Living Way, a comprehensive Bible Study each Thursday during the school year. 

Music
Ryan Edinger

Director of Parish Music

Ryan began serving Faith in 2025. As Director of Parish Music, Ryan leads the congregation in worship and song by serving at the organ bench at worship, leading the vocal choir and handbell choir, and collaborating with musicians in the congregation to enrich Faith’s spiritual life through God’s gifts of music and liturgy. Ryan holds a B. Mus. in Church Music from Concordia University, Nebraska, and, like Pastor Roger, Faith Lutheran of Sequim was his first call out of school.

Office Manager
Danielle Roth

Office Manager

During the week, Danielle is the joyful face and voice to all who enter or telephone the church. As the Office Manager, she is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the church and her responsibilities include the preparation of the weekly service bulletins, monthly newsletters, supporting the preschool, and special events, among many other duties. As a long time church member, she has extensive knowledge of the history of our congregation, its members and the community at large and is therefore invaluable in providing assistance and/or direction when needed. Please feel free to contact Danielle if you have questions or need additional information about Faith Lutheran.