Pastors + Staff

Meet the people who make this place hum.

Pastors

  • a photo of The Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston

    The Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston

    Senior Pastor

    I am a husband, a dad, a friend, a writer, a comic book reader and a fan of almost any sport that involves a ball.

  • a photo of The Rev. Dr. Jonah So

    The Rev. Dr. Jonah So

    Executive Pastor

    A space that is inviting, safe and inclusive is at the heart of God. Creating that space is the ministry I am honored to do.

  • a photo of The Rev. Werner Ramirez

    The Rev. Werner Ramirez

    Associate Pastor for Congregational Care & Family Ministries

    I'm a Guatemalan immigrant who grew up in Long Beach, California.

  • a photo of The Rev. Natalie Owens-Pike

    The Rev. Natalie Owens-Pike

    Associate Pastor for Ministry to the Online Campus

    I’m a second-generation woman clergy, and a second-career minister who sees the beauty in following the Holy Spirit along the winding paths of our lives.

  • a photo of The Rev. Chris Palmer

    The Rev. Chris Palmer

    Transitional Associate Pastor for Young Adults and Membership

    I am an eastern Pennsylvania native, raised on pierogies and Eagles football.

Staff Directory

Office of the Senior Pastor

The Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston
Senior Pastor
The Rev. Dr. J. Oscar McCloud
Associate Pastor Emeritus
The Rev. Randy Weber
Associate Pastor Emeritus
The Rev. Dr. Patricia Kitchen
Parish Associate

Administration and Engagement

The Rev. Dr. Jonah So
Executive Pastor
Donna Ketchledge
Program Coordinator & Assistant to the Executive Pastor
The Rev. Natalie Owens-Pike
Associate Pastor for Ministry to the Online Campus
The Rev. Chris Palmer
Transitional Associate Pastor for Young Adults and Membership

Christian Education

Jaime Staehle
Director of Christian Education
Osanna Urbay
Nursery Coordinator
Dr. Eugenia Oi Yan Yau
Director of Music for Family Ministries

Congregational Care

The Rev. Werner Ramirez
Associate Pastor for Congregational Care & Family Ministries
Natalie Wardius
Administrative Assistant for Congregational Care and Family Ministries
The Rev. Dr. Michelle Lim
Parish Visitor

Music & Fine Arts Ministries

Dr. Ryan Jackson
William S. Perper Director of Music & Fine Arts Ministries
Dr. Patrick Kreeger
Associate Organist
Dr. Can Olgun
Director of Chapel Church Music

Outreach Ministries

Christine Boyle
Director of Outreach & Missions
Séamus Campbell
Director of Homeless Ministries
Sherria Hanberry
Director, Client Interventions & Services, Ecumenical Outreach Partnership
Julia Shaw
Director, Client Program & Outreach, Ecumenical Outreach Partnership
Robbie Sherman
Case Manager

Communications and Development

Sean McAvoy
Director of Communications & Development
Vasheena Lynn Brisbane
Associate Director of Visual Design & Commmunications
Veronica Zacarias
Communications & Development Associate

Facilities

Derek J. Maddalena
Director of Facilities
Sheila Bawuah
Facilities Assistant
Sabrina Rodriguez
Facilities Coordinator

Finance and Business

Richard J. Schexnider
Director of Finance
H. Cengiz Yener
Senior Accountant