The People

About Galen and Danette

Galen and Danette Gingerich bring over 40 years of pastoral leadership experience to Theosis Project, shaped by a lifelong journey of faith, transformation, and spiritual discovery.

Galen was raised in the Mennonite tradition, with its emphasis on simplicity, peace, and following Jesus. Danette was formed in the quiet beauty of Catholic liturgy and sacrament. Together, their early faith has shaped a deep reverence for God but also stirred a hunger to explore the fullness of the spiritual life.

For more than four decades, Galen and Danette have served as lead pastors of a local church, guiding a vibrant community through seasons of growth, worship, healing, and prophetic renewal. Their ministry has always been rooted in intimacy with God, the centrality of Scripture, and the ongoing work of the Spirit.

In recent years, their hearts have been captured by the wisdom of the early Eastern Church — especially the vision of theosis, the transformation of the human person through union with God. Their faith is now anchored in a deeper hope: that through Christ, all things are being restored, and that divine love holds every person and every story.

Today, they lead Theosis Project not as a return to tradition, but as a spacious, Spirit-led movement — a church shaped by scripture, community, contemplation, and the ever-deepening mystery of God’s love. Their journey continues, and they invite others to walk with them in this unfolding story of becoming fully human, fully alive.