Staff

Ben Cook

Sound Technician

Ben grew up in Portland, OR and attended Portland State University earning a Bachelors of Arts in Arts and Letters. For most of his life he has sought out good music and ways to make it sound better. Ben and his wife, Stefanie, spent a year in China teaching English at Hebei University of Technology. They enjoy walks, camping, good food, and good conversation. Ben has been attending Pearl since 2009.

Annie Fausto

Nursery Coordinator & Administrative Assistant

Annie was raised in Portland, OR.  At the conclusion of high school, she decided to embark on a cross country adventure in order to attend Grove City College in Western Pennsylvania where she earned degrees in English, Communication, and Secondary Education.  It was shortly after graduation in 2002 that Annie found Pearl Church and also began her teaching career.  Annie taught Freshman English at Westside Christian High School.  During this time she met and married her husband, Matthew.  After four years of attempting to impart the love of language to 14 and 15 year olds, Annie resigned to stay home with her daughter, Alexa Rae, who has since been joined by a younger sister, Serena Mackenzie.  Annie enjoys spending time with her family and friends.  She delights in watching her children grow and learn and looks forward to the day when they too will be able to enjoy the differences among pronoun uses and forms.