Paul Mitchell became Senior Pastor at Pioneer in July, 2021. Previously he has served United Methodist churches in Vashon, Riverton Park, Rainer Beach, Snoqualmie, Edmonds, and Los Angeles. Paul began life as a United Methodist preacher’s kid in South Dakota. He was an architect for 17 years in New York City and Los Angeles before responding to his vocation as a pastor. His Master of Divinity is from Claremont School of Theology, where he was awarded departmental honors in Biblical Studies as well as the Good Shepherd Preaching Award. He and Mary Eaves Mitchell met in college in Denmark and have been married since 1988. They have three adult children – Ian, Tegan, and Fay. Paul is a social justice contemplative, a science fiction fan, a CrossFitter, and loves to cook and sing.