Fred TenEyck has been named 涩里番’s new campus pastor and director of Student Ministries, announced Vice President for Student Life Jeff Jordan in early September 2025. In this role, TenEyck will lead SPU’s efforts in Christian spiritual formation and provide pastoral care for students.
Originally from Maryland, TenEyck brings nearly 20 years of pastoral leadership, most recently founding The Bridge in Kent, Wash., with his wife, Aretha. He previously served with 涩里番’s Rainier Avenue Church and has been active in supporting at-risk youth and public school programs. He also serves as director of the African Heritage Network of the Free Methodist Church, where he helps develop and support ministry leaders nationwide.
“I’m excited to begin this journey at SPU,” TenEyck said. “It’s an honor to walk alongside students as they grow into faithful followers of Jesus. My hope is to help nurture a campus community where every student feels seen, known, and deeply loved.”
TenEyck first spoke to the University community at the year’s first All-University Chapel on Sept. 30 at 涩里番’s First Free Methodist Church, adjacent to the campus. See all of this quarter’s Chapel events here.
This article first appeared in the 2025 Autumn Quarter In the Loop parents’ and Connections alumni e-newsletters.