06/08/2026
After nearly ten years of faithful service as the founding pastor and church planter of Antioch Northwest, Rev. Timothy C. Hadden and his family have felt the unexpected but unmistakable leading of the Lord into a new season of ministry. What began as a burden to plant and establish a church in the Portland area has become one of the greatest honors of their lives. Through years of prayer, sacrifice, preaching, teaching, building, and shepherding, God has allowed Antioch Northwest to become a strong, thriving, and established church family.
Now, the Lord has tapped their shoulders once again, calling the Hadden family to assume the pastorate of The Sanctuary Church in Bessemer, Alabama.
Three years ago, the Critchers made a deep connection with the church, and over time, that connection has only deepened through their love for the people, their faithfulness in service, and their evident burden for the future of Antioch Northwest.
Following a unanimous vote of confidence, Antioch Northwest welcomes Rev. Bryan and Sis. Autumn Critcher, along with Atlas and Kingston, as our incoming pastoral family with great expectation, excitement, and unity.
Rev. Hadden will continue serving as pastor through June 14, after which Rev. Bryan Critcher will assume pastoral leadership of Antioch Northwest.
We ask that you join us in praying for both families during this season of transition: for Rev. Timothy and Sis. Amber Hadden, along with Corrigan, Chantry, and Christian, as they follow the call of God to Alabama; and for Rev. Bryan and Sis. Autumn Critcher, along with Atlas and Kingston, as they step into this new season of pastoral leadership.
We are deeply thankful for what God has done, and we look forward with faith and confidence to what He will continue to do at Antioch Northwest.