Pastors  &  Staff

Ben Atchley

Head Pastor

Ben has been serving as our Head Pastor since 2020. He is also our current Preaching Elder. Ben was born, raised and spent most of his life in the Willamette Valley. He Graduated from Liberty Baptist College (now Liberty University) with a BA in Theology. He  and his Wife Eileen always have an open rocking chair, at their home in Tangent, if someone wants to enjoy it. 

Hunter Hoover

Youth and Young Adult Pastor

Hunter is the Youth Pastor as well as the Young Adults Pastor. Hunter grew up in a small town near Great Falls, Montana. He felt the Lord directing him toward youth ministry and teaching. Hunter graduated from Corban University where he met his wife Ana. They have two children. 

Kyle and Rachael Fischer

Worship Leaders

Kyle and Rachael have been Worship Leaders at ECC since 2017. In addition to leading worship they also oversee the media and sound tech teams. Recently they have been connecting and helping with the youth group at ECC. They have one Son. 

Goldie Toews

Office Manager

Goldie is our Office Manager, she has been running the office since 2014. Goldie was born in Tacoma, WA. Her family moved to Scio, OR when she was in middle school. Goldie Graduated from LBCC with an AA degree in 1996. She was married the same year. Goldie and her husband Justin have two adult children. 

Ana Hoover

Office Assistant 

Ana is our office assistant, she started working in the office September of 2023. Ana was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Idaho as a small child. Ana attended Corban University for a short time where she met her husband Hunter. They have two children. 

Michael Wall

Custodial Engineer  

Michael is our custodian. He came to ECC in 1995. Michael has lived in Oregon all his life, leaving for 4 years to attend Boise Bible College in Idaho. He met his wife Kimberly at Boise Bible College, they were married in 1993. They have two adult children.