Please take a moment to read about each of the 2022 Elder Board candidates. There are currently 5 open seats on our Board to be filled in 2022. The following candidates will be presented & voted on by our Venture Owners at our Annual Vision Meeting on January 30, 2022. (One is a new nominations and two are current Board members looking for reelection to serve an additional term).
If you have any questions regarding any of the candidates, please let us know by emailing below.
Candidates for Re-election
Aaron Faulk
Aaron grew up in Bellevue and married his wonderful wife Terra (also from Bellevue). Together they have three children: Jacob, a freshmen at the University of Washington, Matthew, a junior at Archbishop Murphy, and Ava, a freshman at Archbishop Murphy.
Aaron works as a CPA and Partner at Moss Adams LLP (a public accounting firm). Aaron gave his life to Jesus when he was 13 and has been following him ever since. He and his family have been at Venture Church since 2008 and Aaron has been involved on the Trustee and/or Elder board since 2009.
Aaron grew up in a family owned business and has been working with successful businesses throughout his professional career. His business experience and love of Jesus have contributed immensely to the success of Venture and the Board during his previous terms and he is excited to see the combination of those things expand the mission further. "I am excited by the impact Venture is making in our community and the lives of people and believe we can and will continue to do great things for the Kingdom."
Aaron works as a CPA and Partner at Moss Adams LLP (a public accounting firm). Aaron gave his life to Jesus when he was 13 and has been following him ever since. He and his family have been at Venture Church since 2008 and Aaron has been involved on the Trustee and/or Elder board since 2009.
Aaron grew up in a family owned business and has been working with successful businesses throughout his professional career. His business experience and love of Jesus have contributed immensely to the success of Venture and the Board during his previous terms and he is excited to see the combination of those things expand the mission further. "I am excited by the impact Venture is making in our community and the lives of people and believe we can and will continue to do great things for the Kingdom."
Bob ricci
Bob Ricci and his wife, Sarah, have 5 amazing daughters and work together as owners and operators of Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm in Snohomish. Bob has been a christian for the past 25 years with his faith at the core of his life and business. He has attended Venture Church for 12 years, having served in the Children's Ministry for many of those and been a part of the Elder Board for the past 5 years.
As a business owner, Bob is versed in the finances it takes to run a large business budget. This experience in dealing with large expenditures and budgets gives him a unique perspective that equips him to help make wise decisions with the workings of the business side of church ministry. He is also excellent with people and cares deeply about those who attend Venture.
Bob is excited for the opportunity to continue to serve at Venture during this season as we work towards growth during these challenging times and determining how we can help reach our community. "One thing about Venture is that it never stays stagnant and I look forward to any challenge on the horizon."
As a business owner, Bob is versed in the finances it takes to run a large business budget. This experience in dealing with large expenditures and budgets gives him a unique perspective that equips him to help make wise decisions with the workings of the business side of church ministry. He is also excellent with people and cares deeply about those who attend Venture.
Bob is excited for the opportunity to continue to serve at Venture during this season as we work towards growth during these challenging times and determining how we can help reach our community. "One thing about Venture is that it never stays stagnant and I look forward to any challenge on the horizon."
New 2022 Candidates
Daniel Carpenter
Daniel Carpenter has been a follower of Jesus for 16 years. He is blessed with an incredible wife, Maria, and twin daughters, Faith and Hope. He is an entrepreneur, owning and operating a boutique marketing agency, Motive, as well as serving as a credentialed Pastor of Venture Church.
At Venture Church for the full 16 years of his faith journey, he has served in any number of positions in leading groups and discipling others. He led the Celebrate Recovery ministry for many years and is currently developing a business and stewardship ministry within Venture.
Daniel is a faithful team player, excellent at discipling others and using his personal testimony to provide wise counsel and mentorship to many within (and outside of) Venture. He is deeply spiritual and very thoughtful, taking great care and consideration before making decision. Daniel is uniquely equipped with bi-vocational synthesis of business and ministry leadership and a long term commitment to the body of Venture. He is incredibly excited for this next season of ministry and curious to see what God will do as the people of Venture press Him with willingness, anticipation, and hope.
At Venture Church for the full 16 years of his faith journey, he has served in any number of positions in leading groups and discipling others. He led the Celebrate Recovery ministry for many years and is currently developing a business and stewardship ministry within Venture.
Daniel is a faithful team player, excellent at discipling others and using his personal testimony to provide wise counsel and mentorship to many within (and outside of) Venture. He is deeply spiritual and very thoughtful, taking great care and consideration before making decision. Daniel is uniquely equipped with bi-vocational synthesis of business and ministry leadership and a long term commitment to the body of Venture. He is incredibly excited for this next season of ministry and curious to see what God will do as the people of Venture press Him with willingness, anticipation, and hope.