Meet the team
Pastor Dawie De Koker
Lead Pastor
Born and raised in South Africa, Pastor Dawie is a third-generation pastor and passionately believes that the greatest adventure in life is walking with Jesus and His people. As newlyweds, he and Leonie started with just 10 people and, by God’s grace, saw that little group grow into 5 thriving campuses in South Africa’s Northwest Province.
Before calling Aurora home, they also led a creative, postmodern church movement across 5 campuses in the bustling area of Frankfurt, Germany.
Married for 30 years, Dawie and Leonie are proud parents of two college-aged kids. When they’re not serving the church-family, you’ll find them exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, catching up with friends around the world, or discovering a new city—or a hidden forest trail!
Before calling Aurora home, they also led a creative, postmodern church movement across 5 campuses in the bustling area of Frankfurt, Germany.
Married for 30 years, Dawie and Leonie are proud parents of two college-aged kids. When they’re not serving the church-family, you’ll find them exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, catching up with friends around the world, or discovering a new city—or a hidden forest trail!
Pastor Lauri
Associate Pastor
Pastor Matt
Worship Arts Pastor
Pastor Amy
Mandarin Ministry Pastor
Pastor Kip
Youth Pastor
Gina
Elementary Kids Director
Amy H.
Little Trees ELC Director
Ashley H.
Early Childhood Co-Director
Ashley N.
Early Childhood Co-Director
Nick
Facilities Manager
Allie
Administration
Aurora Church Board
