Michael Bouterse
Director

Michael first got involved with Thrive when he began attending in 2012. While studying for his bachelor’s degrees in theology and history at Whitworth University, Michael planted and directed a branch of Thrive in Spokane, WA, and afterward received further ministry training at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics in the U.K. Following the completion of his master’s degree in New Testament through the University of Oxford, Michael stepped into the role of Local Director of Thrive Harbor in the summer of 2017.

In his spare time, Michael enjoys hiking, classical music, and reading great books. He also loves spending time with friends and going on prayer walks!

Michael attends Local Church.

Claire Edwards
Associate Director

Claire started attending Thrive in 2022 and began serving as Associate Director in 2023. A gifted musician, Claire also teaches piano in the greater Gig Harbor area and is a member of the Washington State Music Teachers Association.

In her spare time, you’re likely to find Claire on the top of one of Washington’s many mountain peaks, pursuing her love of mountaineering and the great outdoors.

Claire attends Rosedale Reformed Bible Church.

Tim & Karen Cedarland
Directors Emeritus

God used Tim and Karen Cedarland to start Thrive in May of 2012. The Cedarlands entered vocational ministry in 1981 when they began to serve at the Portland Rescue Mission and in prison ministry throughout the Northwest. After moving to Gig Harbor in 1983 they were called to an itinerant ministry, and for over 10 years Tim spent much of his time traveling throughout the US and Canada speaking at conferences, churches, youth camps, and prisons. Thereafter, Tim served for 18 years as pastor of Community Bible Fellowship, a church they planted in 1994 to serve the Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula area.

Although Tim and Karen have now passed the baton of Thrive’s leadership to some of the young adults they discipled, they continue to serve the body of Christ in the Gig Harbor area through clear communication of the truths of God's Word, evangelism, and mentoring young leaders.