First-Time Visitors - Our Staff
The staff of First Pres. reflects our growing ministry commitments. As a true ministry team, along with church members, we are ever seeking to give God our best as God gives us God’s best in Jesus Christ. Links to individual emails are included.
To contact any by phone, call Phone: (818) 360-1831.
Pastor Jim
Head of Staff
Pastor Karen
Associate Pastor of Congregational Care
Rev. Christina Chambers
Parish Associate
Kyle Joachim
Director of College Ministry
Jennifer Gunther
Adult Ministry and Congregational Care
Carol Morain
Director of Family Ministry
Chris Sillerud
Director of Music
Charles Kennedy
Director of Youth Ministry
Gretchen Czach
Director of Children's Ministry
Elizabeth Wendel
Children’s Ministry Assistant and Nursery Coordinator
Krystal McIntosh
Office Administrator
Kristen Dial
Director of Communications and Ministry Assistant
Tim Oldt
Sound Technician
Rose Palmer
Director of Gospel Choir
Vanessa Karjack
Media Technician
Sheila Koster
Controller
Linda Long
Financial Assistant
Joe Vasquez
Property Coordinator
Ben Mason
Organist/Pianist
