Leadership

EXECUTIVE dIRECTOR: Dave Pierson

Dave grew up as a missionary and pastor’s kid in Brazil, Portugal and Fresno, California. After studying Economics at UC Davis, he earned a Master of Divinity degree at Fuller Theological Seminary. He has served as a Presbyterian pastor and youth pastor in Alaska, North Carolina and San Diego.

Dave now serves as Executive Director of Alongside Ministries International, a ministry which partners with the European Church to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the mission fields of Europe and North America.

Dave and his wife, Nanette have 5 children and live on Whidbey Island, Washington. Dave is an avid cyclist, and squeezes in time to ride between ministry and family commitments.

Ian and Teri Rutter

Ian and Teri Rutter have been serving in France for more than 30 years. They began on French university campuses where they saw a number of students place their trust in Christ. Today, many of these same people are in leadership positions in their churches and in society.

Through their partnership with Alongside Ministries International, Ian and Teri are mentoring younger missionaries, encouraging national leaders and reaching out to un-churched people in a variety of ways. They collaborate with churches and other Christian groups.

Locally, they work together with effective programs of outreach such as Trinity Forum International, the Alpha Course, the Alpha Marriage Course, Family Life and Community Bible Study International.

Kay broweleit

As a young child Kay discovered that the love of Jesus was personally for her through the welcome and witness of a neighborhood church in Richland, Washington. She gratefully received his grace and friendship, and joyfully committed to follow him as Lord early in her life.

She is married to David and together they have three married daughters and seven grandchildren. Kay received her M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary and served in three Presbyterian U.S.A. congregations in the greater Seattle area for 30 years. She focused on children and family ministries as well as adult education and pastoral care. She retired from the PCUSA pastorate but still teaches, preaches and officiates at weddings and memorials as asked. She also serves in the “mission field” of a local school district as a substitute teacher.

Kay has been friends with Alongside Ministries since its inception in the late 1970s. In 1988-89, she welcomed a French young woman associated with AMI onto her staff as a year-long intern at University Presbyterian Church in Seattle. It was a rich experience of serving and learning alongside each other, blessing the whole congregation.

Jeff dehaven

Jeff and Debbie bring to the AMI Board of Directors their years of experience in cross-cultural living, deep connections to the global church, and a passion for Alongsiders to thrive personally, spiritually and in ministry. Because of Jeff's job with The Boeing Company, he and Debbie have lived, worked and raised their two children (Annesley and Davis) around the world. They spent nearly 25 years “serving with Boeing” in Mumbai, Berlin, Seoul, Taipei, and London before returning in 2016 to the Seattle area.

Jeff is the Director of Fleet Support for Boeing Business Jets. He has served as a worship leader, elder, dishwasher, small group leader, youth leader and just about anything else asked of him in various churches in the places they have lived.

debbie dehaven

Debbie is a Registered Dietitian in both the US and the UK and works as a Diabetes Educator for MultiCare Health Systems. She was involved in founding, leading and supporting mostly women’s ministries around the world. Debbie continues to volunteer her time caring for women serving in cross-cultural ministry through a ministry called THRIVE.

Matt Randles

Matt grew up in Shoreline, Washington and studied music composition before starting seminary with the intention of focusing on serving the church as a worship leader—but God had more in mind. He was ordained with the Evangelical Covenant Church, which led to pastoring and church planting in Helena, Montana. Since then he has served as a pastor in Paris, France, as well as led worship at retreats for missionaries in Europe and Africa.

Matt is married to Merideth, and they have two adult daughters. Currently, in addition to serving in a variety of ways at his local church, he is writing a series of fantasy and sci-fi novels and plays bass in a cover band.

Erick Erickson

Erick Erickson grew up in Northern Cameroon, where his parents served as missionaries for 34 years with the Lutheran Brethren denomination, and in Minnesota where he attended Hillcrest Academy. He spent his career as a Representative for Industrial Tool Manufacturing Companies and has been extensively involved in churches and ministries in California and Washington State, as well as global missions. In retirement he is giving himself to serving Christ as part of his local church, serving on the AMI Board, playing golf and making sure his six grandchildren always have a full tank of love!

Matt and Carolyn Leggett

Matt and Carolyn Leggett have been involved with Alongside Ministries for many years. Matt served in Scotland working with Church of Scotland youth in the late 80’s, and Carolyn served as the Alongside book keeper in the late 90’s. They have both participated in AD conferences in France and have supported Alonsiders in the field for many years. They are pleased to be a part of the board and eager to see what God will do in his Church in Europe and North America.

Matt & Carolyn actively serve at West Side Church in Richland, WA where they have been attending over 30 years. Carolyn is a retired math teacher, and Matt currently teaches high school world history and Shakespeare to eager high school students, and helps with the school drama program. He is also the school adviser of the Jesus Club, a student run Christian organization.

In 2024, Matt & Carolyn celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary. They have two grown sons, a daughter-in-law, and a grand-dog. They enjoy hiking, biking, and being in God’s good creation