I have been blessed to live in Olympia since 1983, and in Washington for almost my entire life.  (I grew up just north of here, on Vashon Island.)  I practiced law here in town until 1989, when I came on staff at Calvary.  (Yep – I went from law to grace!)  It has been my privilege to be used by God as He leads His people in worship at Calvary Chapel, and also as director of the Calvary Players drama ministry.  (These ministries are described under “Music and Drama” on this website.)  I still pinch myself to make sure that I’m not just dreaming that God convinced K. to be my wife back in 1982 – but He did and she is!  As the years have gone by, I have learned to apologize for being a selfish jerk, and she has learned to forgive me.  (The key to marital harmony -- right there!)  In 1988 the blessings from God (kids) started coming, and today we find ourselves with six such blessings spread out over 15 years – five girls and one boy.  (If any of you young men come calling in the future, don’t be surprised if you find me in the living room cleaning my shotgun.)

I firmly believe that the calling God has placed in all of our lives is to bring glory to Him (Ephesians 1) whatever our circumstances might be.  If we could learn to trust in the Lord with all of our heart, instead of trusting in our own understanding and abilities, we would see Him direct our paths.  Proverbs 3:5-6.

If you want to contact me, my email is tadsowers@reachone.com