Donald (DJ) and Maureen have lived in Gig Harbor or the Key Peninsula since 1986. DJ was raised in Kent, WA and gave his life to the Lord at a Billy Graham revival. He later rededicated his life to live for Christ in 1992. Maureen was born and raised in New York and has lived in Washington state since 1978. The Lord called Maureen to serve him in 1992 and since that time, life has been full of opportunity to praise the living God through many tribulations in their personal family life. Zion’s Gate became their home church since their first visit in December of 2007.

They been have called by the Lord to serve on the Pastoral Care Team. Both Don and Maureen love the word of God and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and His giftings.

DJ and Maureen have been married 20 years and have raised two boys from Maureen's previous marriage and one daughter who is now with her savior in Heaven after 19 years on earth.