Dane and his wife Susan, were members of New Horizons Church in McMinnville, Oregon for 22 years and served as pastors for over 19 years. They led the youth ministry for several years, developed the small group ministry and led many people to freedom in Christ through Godly counsel. Dane continues to serve as a pastoral advisor/elder for New Horizons Church.

After a few years of planning and prayer, Dane and Susan were sent out by NHC to plant a church in Lincoln City, Oregon, in January 2002.

Dane and Susan have two married daughters. Erica and her husband Jayce, reside in southern CA., and their second daughter Emily and her husband Thiago, and their daughter Angelina.