Columbia Bible Church's Pastor

Pastor Bruce Einspahr was born in Minden, Nebraska and raised on a farm near Ephrata, Washington. After graduating from high school in 1964 he went to Washington State University and received his degree in Agriculture Economics. It was when he was a senior at WSU that he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior.

After graduating, he worked for the General Adjustment Bureau in Yakima. While in Yakima he married his wife Marlene. They moved to Dallas, Texas in 1970 where he entered Dallas Theological Seminary. He graduated in 1975 with a Masters of Theology Degree. After graduation, he became a police officer for the City of Dallas, working in one of the highest crime areas of the city. He authored a book published by Moody Press entitled An Index to Brown, Driver, and Briggs Hebrew Lexicon.

Pastor Einspahr moved with his family to the Tri-Cities in October 1978 to become the first pastor of Columbia Bible Church. He is an instrument-rated pilot and serves as chaplain for the Franklin County Sheriff's Department and Pasco Police. The Einspahr's have one daughter, Trisha.

You can email Pastor Bruce directly at this address:  einspahr@webbworks.com .

A message from Pastor Einspahr:

Helping Us Grow In Christ
From the humble beginnings of Columbia Bible Church in 1977 till now, one is constantly reminded of the faithfulness of God. We have had the privilege of observing how God accomplished His plan in ways we never dreamed.

This church is also a story about people. Almost all of the original charter members are still here; such stability is almost unheard of among churches. But the unity found here is based upon a common goal that motivated the original members; to have sound Biblical teaching. It is important to understand the original intent of the scripture as it was written, in the original languages, and to have that taught and applied for today. Because of the power of God's Word, we have seen many positive changes in people's lives. This is what caused the original charter members to make such a bold beginning, and that is what motivates us today. Our Sunday School ministry is absolutely the best. There is no substitute for knowing and applying God's Word.

It has been my personal privilege to be associated with the wonderful people of Columbia Bible Church since 1978. Seeing how God has allowed us to expand and improve the property without going into debt has been a story of the Grace of God all by itself I would encourage anyone to seriously consider this church as your church home.


Bruce Einspahr

Whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
I Cor 10:31