Who We Are
Seeking to live what we believe
Vision“Go therefore and make disciples.”
The vision of APC is to faithfully persevere in the power and leading of the Holy Spirit as we seek to fulfill the great commission of our Lord Jesus to “Go therefore and make disciples,” in our families, church, neighborhood, and the nations, in the hope of His glorious return.
MissionA Community of Worshippers
The mission of APC is to be a community of worshiping, maturing, and multiplying disciples of Jesus Christ, to the glory of God the Father, by the power of His Spirit, and in the hope of God’s Kingdom.
Leadership Highlight
Senior Pastor, Rev.
Nate Hitchcock
Nate has served as the pastor of Ascension since 2010. Having been born in the Northwest, raised in the Northeast, married in the Southeast, and spent many years growing his family in the Southwest, Nate is so thankful to have come “full circle” to settle down in beautiful Washington. Nate has been married to his wife Anna for 25 years…
Pastor Emeritus, Rev.
Edward Volz
Ed has served Ascension as Assistant Pastor since its beginning in 2007. A 1969 graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary, he has served churches in both the Presbyterian Church in America and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Ed lives in Bothell with his wife Kathy and together they have two children and six grandchildren. Ed’s interests include hiking, gardening, and talking with…
Office Manager
Rina Kroes
Rina has been serving churches in the Pacific Northwest since 2012. Born and raised on the African continent, Rina grew up in the Dutch Reformed tradition before emigrating to the USA in 2002. She was a member of the Christian Reformed Church for many years before joining Ascension. She and her adult son live in Lynnwood where they enjoy worshiping…