Kevin and Sharon joined the Vineyard movement in 1986 in Lynnwood, Washington. In 1989, they were sent from Alderwood Vineyard Church to help start a Vineyard Church in Portland. After serving in various lay ministry positions at two Vineyards, they were asked to start a Vineyard in Hillsboro where they had been living.
Prior to fulltime ministry, Kevin was a business entrepreneur and salesman. Most recently he was self employed as a Realtor. Sharon has been a medical office manager. Kevin and Sharon feel called to serve Hillsboro and Kevin has served as a Police Chaplain with the Hillsboro Police Department since 2002.
The Bensons have a heart to lead people into worship of Jesus and love to teach people how to be disciples in the Kingdom of God.