About Us

STAFF

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Martin is the founding pastor of Christ Church. He is a graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary (and Austin College prior to that) and has over twenty years experience as a pastor and church planter in the San Francisco area as well as in Kansas City. Martin and his wife Mari Anne have been married for 26 years and have five children.

Email Martin at revban@christchurchsantafe.org

Doug brings Christ Church Santa Fe more than 25 years’ Pastoral experience, including church planting and pastoring Coastal Community Church in Oceanside, CA; co-directing the Harbor Presbyterian Church Planting Network in San Diego, CA; and as Sr. Pastor at North Coast Presbyterian Church in Encinitas, CA. Doug and Lois are from the Los Angeles area and have 3 adult children who reside in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas.

Email Doug at doug@christchurchsantafe.org

Chris is a graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary (St. Louis, MO) and has served in various churches throughout the South East and Midwest. Prior to seminary he worked in the fields of Advertising and Management. Chris and his wife Maggie have been married ten years and have four children.

Email Chris at chrisg@christchurchsantafe.org

Scooter and his wife Carol moved to Santa Fe in 1997. He has served as an Elder, Trustee, and Deacon in Presbyterian churches in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Scooter and Carol were among the founding prayer team members for Christ Church Santa Fe. They have five children, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Carol has taught a women's Bible study for several years & Scooter loves to play golf. They have a passion for world travel.

If you have an urgent prayer need you may contact Scooter at (505) 913-1252 or via email rfscooter@comcast.net

Diane and her husband John have been writing and playing music for more than 20 years. With a background in folk, bluegrass, chant, and classical traditions, Diane shapes the music throughout the liturgy for Christ Church Santa Fe.

Email Diane at dgibbs@christchurchsantafe.org

Cynthia is a Santa Fe native and manages the office for Christ Church Santa Fe. Her kind voice is the one you hear when you call the office. She gently nudges Martin and the staff to get things done and she tolerates their odd schedule. God Bless Cynthia!

Email Cynthia at office@christchurchsantafe.org

Jennifer has taught in children's ministries since college, including AWANAs, Backyard Bible Clubs, and vacation Bible school. She and her husband, Andrew, grew up in Roswell, New Mexico, and graduated from Bob Jones University in South Carolina. Jennifer home schools their four boys.

Email Jennifer at jennifer@christchurchsantafe.org

Born and raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Joni has lived and worked in California and Europe. Proud owner of three Hallmark Card & Gifts Shops with the love of her life, Vic, for 25 years. Retired three years, Joni loves to travel, garden and entertain family and friends. Trivia: Proud sister of 5 brothers! Joni has 5 nieces, 8 nephews, 4 grand nieces, 1 grand nephew and 6 God-children! A member of Christ Church for 2+ years, her favorite Bible verses are Psalm 23 and Numbers 6:24-26.

The Lord bless you and keep you,

The Lord make His face shine on you,

And be gracious to you,

The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,

And give you peace.

You may contact Joni at (505) 438-3866 or via email at joni@christchurchsantafe.org.

Chris and Kelly have made their home in Santa Fe for 25 years and have three wonderful children. If you would like to email Chris about the God's Work Is Alive building project, click on his name above to send him an email, or:

Email Chris at godsworkisalive@christchurchsantafe.org

Randy McWilliams has called Santa Fe home for 36 years. Randy and his wife Jane have three grown children and four grandchildren. As Church Sexton, Randy keeps the grounds in order and a watchful eye on our beautiful church. Randy has a passion for cars and on occasion, you may catch his 48 Ford in our lot.

Amy moved to Santa Fe in 2010. She holds a BFA in Visual Design from the University of Oregon. Amy has worn many hats in the broad field of design for both web and print. In her spare time, Amy and her husband Daniel enjoy the many outdoor activities New Mexico has to offer.