Pastor Doug was born in 1968 and was raised, for the most part, in Seattle, Wa. Though loved by his parents, his broken home left him with life's typical baggage and difficulties. His high school years were marked with anger, resentment, confusion and rebellion. By the time he entered into his college years, it was obvious that he was headed down the wrong road of life.

In 1991, his father gave his heart to the Lord, changing the face of the Sommer household forever. Watching his father (and family) grow and transform, Doug's heart began to change. He began seeing that there was more to life than just self fulfillment and pleasure. One night he met with his father's pastor and within a couple hours found himself on his knees asking Jesus to become his personal Lord and Savior. Three days later, he found himself leading his Mormon girlfriend to the Lord (got to love the 4 Spiritual Laws!). Together they found themselves growing in the grace and knowledge of the Lord and quickly began to serve in the church.

Doug has spent a number of years as a Jr. High leader at Calvary Fellowship in Seattle and in North Bend Washington as Worship leader under his pastor Walt Cesmat. Additionally, he has spent most of his Christian walk hosting Home fellowships and teaching through the Word of God. He and his wife Dacyl have 3 children (Faith, Keilah and Christian) and are actively pursing God's will in pastoring the body at Calvary Monroe.  .