Pastor and Staff

Pastor Bruce Bruns

Bruce Bruns grew up in western Washington and has spent the last 10 years in south east Wisconsin. He has been in full time ministry for over 25 years serving churches in Washington, California, Wisconsin, and now Oregon.

Bruce and his wife Alissa have been married for 27 years. They have three boys- Sam, Jack and Dakota. When not at work Bruce likes to read, play guitar, bike,and cook with Alissa.

Bruce, Alissa and Dakota live in Clackamas with their dog Fiona.

Email: bruce@milwaukiecovenant.org 
Phone: 503-654-7374

Kristi Smith
Pastor of Family Ministry

Kristi is a Portland native who feels blessed to call the beautiful Pacific Northwest home. She earned a bachelor degree in Biblical Studies and Educational Ministries from Multnomah University, and has been involved with student ministry either vocationally or as a volunteer for the past 20 years. Kristi is passionate about cultivating Christian community and walking alongside others in pursuit of Christ. If she is not chatting or playing games with friends and family, you will often find Kristi at a scenic spot with her camera in hand.

Email: kristi@milwaukiecovenant.org
Phone: 503-654-7374 

Greg Rice
Director of Worship and Music

Greg is an Oregon native. He attended Oregon State University. While there, he taught himself guitar and started doing music for Bible studies and small groups on campus. When he moved back to Portland after graduating from OSU, he was church shopping. His best friend was attending First Covenant Church in Portland and was co-leading the college group, so Greg started attending the college group and doing music there. He started attending Sundays at First Covenant shortly after and has been a member since 2004. During his time there, he was an intern for 2 years under the Worship Pastor at the time, Matt Anderson, where he learned the importance of intentionality in planning a worship service. When Matt moved on, he was the interim worship director at First Covenant for a year and continued to be on the team thereafter, leading from time to time when needed. Also during his time at FCC, he met his "wicked awesome" wife and have been blessed with two amazing daughters, Aiyana and Kiara. "We have enjoyed our time at MCC and look forward to worshiping with you all in the future."

Email: greg@milwaukiecovenant.org
Phone: 503-654-7374

Sharmon Martin
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

Sharmon is a native Oregonian, born in The Dalles and grew up in Milwaukie. She married the love of her life, Steve, in 1977. She and Steve have three children: Christopher, Tashina, and Elizabeth. They have four grandchildren: Daniel, David, Hunter and Kristianna. Sharmon graduated from Clackamas Community College in 2006 with an Associates in General Studies and an Instructional Assistant Certificate and again in 2018 with an Administrative Assistant Certificate. In 2021 she retired from North Clackamas School District after 21 years working with children with special needs. She and Steve enjoy time with their grandkids, camping and traveling as their children live in McMinnville and Enterprise, Oregon, and Wyoming.

Email: secretary@milwaukiecovenant.org
Phone: 503-654-7374