OUR TEAM

Associate Pastor (Counseling, Administration & Worship)
Garat@ICSkagit.com

Garat has wanted to plant a church since he was a Junior in high school. For him, Immersion Church is the culmination of 10 years of training, schooling, and dreaming. He has a double bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministries and Biblical Studies, and master’s degree in Counseling Psychology; all from Northwest University in Kirkland. Garat has been married to his beautiful wife Kelsey (she leads worship for Immersion) since 2014, and they have two children: Aurora and Justice. One of Garat’s favorite activities is sitting in a camping chair in his backyard in front of a fire with his friends. His other hobbies include working on his house, bow hunting for big game, and sports of every kind. Garat LOVES Jesus and has committed his life to inviting others into “life to the full” with God. 

Associate Pastor (Student Ministry & Ministry Oversight)
Chandler@ICSkagit.com

Chandler grew up going to church with his parents and older brother. During high school, he came to a fuller understanding of what it means to have a loving relationship with Jesus. In his senior year of high school, God called him into ministry. From there, Chandler attended Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Youth Ministry. His greatest accomplishment at GCU, was meeting his now wife, Hannah. They got married during the summer of 2018 after they graduated and then moved to Corona, CA, where Chandler served as the Director of Junior High Ministry for just over 2 years at a local church. He and Hannah are incredibly excited to be a part of Immersion Church and look forward to seeing students and children as well as whole families in the Skagit Valley immersed in the love of Jesus Christ. 

Outreach Director & Office Administrator
Hannah@ICSkagit.com
Office@ICSkagit.com

Hannah grew up in the Pacific Northwest, but after marrying her best friend, she moved to Southern California and helped in Youth Ministry with her husband, Chandler. After reconnecting with Garat and Kelsey, old friends of hers from high school, she and Chandler felt the Lord calling them to join the Immersion team, and back to Washington she came. As Outreach Director, Hannah is thrilled to find opportunities to connect Immersion with the local community and share the love that Jesus has for both. Hannah is always down for a movie/game night with friends, going on long drives to nowhere and watching her sweet daughter, Samantha, explore this beautiful world. 

Worship Director
Kelsey@ICSkagit.com

Kelsey has envisioned a church plant for many years with her husband Garat. A background of ten years in worship ministry has helped shaped the vision she has for Immersion's worship team. This vision emphasizes a focus on following the holy spirit's direction, connecting with God and leadership development. Currently Kelsey is a peri-operative registered nurse and is a mom to two children: Aurora and Justice. Often Kelsey can be found with family and friends enjoying community. She also loves horseback riding and hiking and anything else outdoors. 

Children's Ministry Director
Kaitlyn@ICSkagit.com

Kaitlyn was born and raised in Southern California and spent her days growing up at the beach and Disneyland. She met her best friend while serving at church and married him a few years later. After they got married, they took off and spent a year in Marrakech, Morocco. As their time in Morocco came to an end, they felt called to move to Washington State and join Immersion Church. Now that they are here, Kaitlyn is so excited to get to lead the Children’s Ministry. She has been serving in church with various age groups for a majority of her life now, and she loves watching as children develop their own relationship with the Lord. When she is not hanging with kiddos, she loves to cook, have game nights with friends, and plan her next big travel adventure! 

Prayer and Intercessory
Abbey@ICSkagit.com