Rev. Denise Easter is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.

She is a Co-Founder (2003) and Executive Director for Renewal Ministries Northwest where she provides Spiritual Direction, leads Guided Prayer Retreats for congregations and other groups, and facilitates group Spiritual Discernment Retreats for Christian leaders.   She received her Spiritual Direction Certification from the Anglican Diocese of New England (Holy Conversation).

She holds a Master of Divinity degree from Regent College in Vancouver, B.C. She also holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Washington.  She has served in pastoral ministry at University Presbyterian Church in Seattle, Westminster Presbyterian in Anacortes, WA, and North Creek Presbyterian Church in Mill Creek; where she currently worships. Prior to this, she worked for 14 years as a Medical Social Worker in the Seattle area including the University of Washington and Swedish Medical Centers.

She enjoys time in the mountains hiking, exploring places on her bicycle, traveling, reading, live theatre and the gift of time with her friends and extended family.