Our Leaders


Co-Pastor David Robinson


David Robinson has served as pastor of Cannon Beach Community Church since 1993. David received his Bachelor’s degree in Comparative World Religion from University of Washington in 1979, his Masters of Divinity in 1984 (Fuller) and his Doctor of Ministry in 2009 (Fuller). He and his wife Trina enjoy three married sons and three grandkids. David is author of eight books on Christian spirituality including Walking With Saint Benedict: 12 Humble Steps into a Joyful Life (Anamchara Press, 2024); The Family Cloister: Monastic Wisdom for Your Home (Crossroad, 2024); Cloud Devotion: Through the Year with The Cloud of Unknowing (Paraclete Press, 2020); The Sacred Art of Marriage (Cascade, 2016); Soul Mentoring (Cascade, 2015); Ancient Paths: Discover Christian Formation the Benedictine Way (Paraclete Press, 2010); and The Busy Family’s Guide to Spirituality (Crossroad, 2009). David is a Benedictine Oblate with Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon. David loves to travel to sacred places, play jazz piano, backpack with his wife Trina in places of beauty in God’s creation, and walk on the beach with their black lab dog, Raven.

Books written by Pastor David


Co-Pastor Nathan Daniels


Nathan Daniels came to serve as our full-time Associate Pastor in October 2018. Rev. Nathan Daniels was ordained by the Covenant Church in 2022. In 2024, Community Church called him to serve as Co-Pastor alongside Co-Pastor David Robinson. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Western Oregon University in 2005 and his Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2011. He and his wife Kristi have been blessed with three beautiful children, David, Nolan and Audrianna. Having grown up in Oregon, Nathan enjoys hiking, soccer in the rain and great conversation over a cup of coffee, but even more than this, he has a deep love for the Lord.


Our Staff


Church Administrator Athena Dickau


The Dickau family; Justin, Athena and their daughters Lexie and Nora, began worshipping with Cannon Beach Community Church in 2012. Athena began working as the Church Administrator in April 2020, and couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside this beautiful church family. Athena received her Masters in Counseling from Western Seminary, and has worked as an administrator for several different businesses over the years. The Dickau clan loves being outdoors whenever possible, soaking in the astounding beauty of God’s creation on the North Coast.


Children’s Ministry Director Trina Robinson


Trina Robinson has been living in the north Oregon Coast and has been a member of Cannon Beach Community Church since the Robinson family arrived in 1993. Trina is married to David and they enjoy three married sons and three wonderful grandchildren. Her previous work was as a nurse in Public Health, specifically in the area of Maternal Child Health. She is also a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She loves working with infants and children, and is grateful to have this opportunity to serve our young families with children! Walking on the beach with their black lab, Raven, is a joy, except perhaps when it is pouring rain! She also loves gardening, hiking, spending time with family and delighting in the beauty of God’s creation.


Youth Ministry Director Jolynn Voth


Jolynn and her husband Mitch moved from Washington to become full-time residents of Cannon Beach in May 2021. They became active members of Community Church in November 2021 after attending part-time since 2010. They have five adult children and five grandchildren. Jolynn’s social enthusiasm and passion for kids stems from 40 years as a hairstylist and 5 years as a Young Life leader. Her hobbies include hiking, camping, and gardening. She feels blessed to have the opportunity to share God’s love.


Worship Director Allen Barber


Allen Barber has been living on the Oregon coast since 2011. What originally began as a summer job has become over a decade in the most beautiful place on earth. Allen is blessed to be on the staff of Community Church as the Worship Director, using his abilities to glorify God and lead the congregation in praising our Father. When he isn’t leading worship, Allen works to promote the town of Cannon Beach is the administrative assistant at the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce. He also enjoys reading, hiking, nerding out about movies and music, and spending time with his wife Chelsea and their dog Sammy.


Media Arts Director Justin Dickau


Justin has lived on the Oregon Coast for 11 years, and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. He joins the CBCC staff as our part-time Media Arts Director; leading the media and sound team, helping with design projects around the church, as well as leading worship several times a month. Outside of his responsibilities at the church, Justin owns his own screen printing company. In his very limited free time, Justin spends time with his wife and daughters, fishing the beautiful ocean and rivers, and taking care of a melange of pets (two cats, two geckos, a green cheek conure and forty fish).


Elders (Leadership Team)

  • Secretary: Ian Bingham
  • Worship: Kimberly Ward
  • Christian Formation: Gary Gillam
  • Outreach: Open
  • Building/Grounds: Jon Way
  • Mission: Jeff Carlsen
  • Stewardship: Randy Walruff
  • Children & Youth: Kristi Daniels
  • Hospitality: Leah Way

Deacons

  • John Brewer
  • Jan Surbrook
  • Becky Berg
  • Jenee Pearce-Mushen
  • Brian Beggs
  • Nancy Beggs
  • MaryJane Swynenburg
  • Ken Surbrook
  • Melissa Corwin