Executive Director
André grew up in Spokane and returned to his hometown after attending the University of Washington and Covenant Theological Seminary where he earned his Master of Divinity. Career stops before working at Spokane Youth for Christ include starting a college ministry in Columbia South Carolina and planting a church outside of Seattle, WA. André has a passion to see marginalized youth experience a transformed life found only in the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Married for 26 years, André and his wife have 3 adult kids; two at Washington State and one teaching in Seattle. In his spare time Andre enjoys oil painting and fly fishing.
André grew up in Spokane and returned to his hometown after attending the University of Washington and Covenant Theological Seminary where he earned his Master of Divinity. Career stops before working at Spokane Youth for Christ include starting a college ministry in Columbia South Carolina and planting a church outside of Seattle, WA. André has a passion to see marginalized youth experience a transformed life found only in the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Married for 26 years, André and his wife have 3 adult kids; two at Washington State and one teaching in Seattle. In his spare time Andre enjoys oil painting and fly fishing.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is made up of caring, concerned adults from the community. Our board provides direction, oversight, and vision for the Executive Director and staff of Spokane Youth For Christ. The team meets monthly for prayer, ministry updates, and strategic planning. If you are interested in being a member of the board, please email Joel DeVries or André Lewis.
Joel DeVries
Chair of the Board
Jennie Heideman
Board Member
Brian Vandenburg
Board Member
André Lewis
Executive Director