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Meet Our Team

Introduction

  • Welcome to the "Meet Our Team" section

    Below is a listing of some of our key volunteers, as well as our staff. But to say this is our whole team does not reflect the hundreds of volunteers who make life at Calvary and around the world really happen. We are so thankful for our whole team, and hope these key contacts are a resource for you.

    To find someone, just click on the titles below to expand that section.

Elder and Operations Boards

  • email:
    elders@calvarycc.org

    Roger Kemp - Elder

    Roger currently serves as chairman of the Elder Board.

    Call to Ministry:
    "Even though I became a Christian as a young boy and raised in a happy, healthy Christian home, my walk with Jesus is a journey that brings new challenges every day. And few things are more important than growing spiritually in community as a church family. We are doing life together. Serving our church family on the Elder Board is not an oppressive obligation. It's a privilege. It's an assignment that comes with a deep sense of calling and delivers rich rewards. We have a group of strong and wise Elders who are devoted to their families, to God's Word and to Calvary Community Church. My association with these committed leaders makes it a delight to serve as Chairman."

    Favorite Scripture Verse: Hebrews 12:1-3 "Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."

    Favorite Hobby: Cycling
    Born In: Geneva (Illinois, not Switzerland)
    Favorite Music: U2, Wilco, Coldplay

  • email:
    elders@calvarycc.org

    Rick Bartlett - Elder

    Call to Ministry:
    "I came to know and love Jesus at a young age. Eventually, I came to understand my need for a savior and the joy that comes from knowing Christ as Lord. Over the last few years, I’ve had the opportunity to see God at work in my life; growing my faith, blessing me with a family, and giving me the desire to know Him better as my life goes on. Today, I’m grateful to serve our church and humbled that God would use me in this capacity. As an elder, I’m committed to seeing Calvary as an impactful, Christ-centered place where children come to know the Lord, families grow strong together, and each of us are challenged to live out our faith wherever we are."

    Favorite Scripture Verse: Philippians 4:4-9 "…Do not be anxious about anything. But in everything, through prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things. Whatever you have learned or heard or received from me, or seen in me, put it into practice and the God of peace will be with you."

    Favorite Music: Southern Rock
    Favorite Vacation: Anyplace with sand and salt water

  • email:
    elders@calvarycc.org

    Larry Carignan - Elder and Operations Board

    Call to Ministry:
    "Knowing and serving Christ has always been part of my life. In my early 20’s, feeling something missing in my faith, I began searching for a deeper personal relationship with Christ. Through that journey I found Calvary where I was re-baptized. Born again, I am thankful for having Christ who is the foundation of my life with the hope and guarantee of eternal salvation. In 1998, I was approached to be an Elder at which time I began reading and praying about the responsibility and accountability outlined in Timothy and Titus. Being assured that God would equip me to serve Him in this capacity I said yes to His Call. It has been humbling and an honor to serve God and Calvary to this day."

    Favorite Scripture Verse: Isaiah 40:31 - "...Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

    Born in: Maine, then moved to California serving our country in the military.
    Favorite Vacation: Maui

  • email:
    elders@calvarycc.org

    Harry Frum - Elder

    Call to Ministry:
    "Twenty two years ago, God called me to be a part of the Elder Board. For many years, I served within our Student Ministries in the High School Ministry and for years also served in leadership of the Usher volunteers."

    Favorite Scripture Verse: Matthew 5:16 "Psalm 46:1, 2b, Joshua 1 6-9, Eph 3:20, Phil 2:10-11: "...That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

    Favorite Music: Christian, oldies
    Favorite Hobbies: Sports and bike riding
    Favorite Vacation: Kauai, Europe (Southern Germany and the British Isles)
    Born in: West Virginia

  • email:
    elders@calvarycc.org

    Steve Logan - Elder and Operations Board

    Favorite dessert: loganberry pie (ala mode, of course)
    Born in : Eureka CA.
    Favorite vacation spot: Mammoth, CA or the High Sierras

  • email:
    elders@calvarycc.org

    Bert Overholt - Elder


    Raised: in Sao Paulo, Brazil, (missionary parents)
    Favorite Dessert: Home-made ice cream and Lemon pie
    Favorite Music: Classical guitar and jazz
    Favorite Vacation: Central Coast area of California

     

  • email:
    elders@calvarycc.org

    Bill Rehwald - Elder

  • email:
    paul.arroyo@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2230

    Paul Arroyo - Operations Board


    Favorite dessert: Double scoop ice cream cone, Rocky Road on top and Rainbow Sherbert on the bottom
    Favorite type of music: Very eclectic: R&B, Rock, Hip-Hop, House Music and anyone who can really "saaang" or drop a mean beat

     

  • Vern Ellicott - Operations Board

    Favorite type of music: Country
    Favorite dessert: CHOCOLATE!
    Born in : Northern California

  • Preston James - Operations Board

  • Warren Johnson - Operations Board

  • email:
    ronn@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2229

    Ron Neal - Operations Board


    Favorite Vacation: Manhattan, New York
    Favorite Dessert: Pumpkin Pie with real whipped cream
    Favorite Music: 80's

     

  • Mark Tattersall - Operations Board

  • Kim Terry - Operations Board

    Favorite Vacation: Playa Del Carmen, Cancun, Mexico
    Favorite Dessert: Lemon Meringue Pie
    Favorite Music: world music

  • Dave Tofanelli - Operations Board

    Favorite type of music: Big Band
    Born in : Sacramento, California
    Favorite Dessert: Profiteroles Au Chocolat

Executive Leadership

  • email:
    pastorsoffice@calvarycc.org

    blog:
    www.pastorshawn.com

    twitter:
    http://twitter.com/shawnthornton

    phone:
    818.575.2242

    Shawn Thornton - Senior Pastor

    Pastor Shawn also serves as a member of the Elder Board.

    Pastor Shawn answered the call to lead Calvary Community Church in September 2008, moving to the Conejo Valley from West Virginia, where he had spent over a decade pastoring Bible Center Church. More on Pastor Shawn.

    Born in: Mishawaka, Indiana
    Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Meringue Pie
    Favorite Vacation: Paris, France

  • email:
    curtisj@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2242

    Curtis Johnson - Executive Pastor

    Call to Ministry:
    "Sometimes we recognize God's hand while He directs our paths. As a college student in the early 80's, I had a strong desire to serve in ministries within a church setting. It wasn't until I was called to become Calvary's Executive Pastor in 2006 that ministry became my everyday focus. Being in full-time ministry is a tremendous experience filled with the highest of highs, as when celebrating new life in the Lord, as well as the emotional tolls that accompany times we weep with those who weep. It's been a joy to be called to serve and see God at work at Calvary."

    Favorite Scripture Verse: Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

    Favorite Music: Christian, classic rock, cowboy
    Favorite Dessert: Vanilla cake with chocolate frosting
    Favorite Vacation: Hawaii and Alaska

  • email:
    carolyng@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2242

    Carolyn Gregware - Executive Administrative Assistant

    Carolyn serves as the Administrative Assistant to Executive Pastor Curtis Johnson and Senior Pastor Shawn Thornton

    Favorite Vacation spot: On a cruise ship going somewhere warm
    Favorite Dessert: A warm, rich, chewy brownie with powdered sugar
    Favorite Music: Country

  • email:
    jeremyh@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2278

    Jeremy Haynes - Pastor's Assistant

    Jeremy serves as the Pastor's Assistant to Senior Pastor Shawn Thornton

Community Life

  • email:
    carolynt@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2238

    Carolyn Taketa - Small Groups Director

    Born in : Dae Jon, South Korea. Immigrated to NY at age 7.
    Favorite Music: Anything with heartfelt lyrics
    Favorite Dessert: Creme Bulee

  • email:
    brian.field@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2266

    Brian Field - Small Groups Area Leader

    Favorite dessert: White chocolate raspberry cheesecake
    Favorite vacation spot: Moosejaw, Canada

  • email:
    lindah@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2226

    Linda Hoover - Pastor and Small Groups Area Leader

    Other roles: Administrative Director for Special Needs/Disability Ministries, Director of Women's Ministries

    Favorite Dessert: Love Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (but tomorrow my favorite might be warm chocolate chip cookies)
    Favortie type of music: Oh, yeah - love that jazz
    Favorite Vacation: Love to vacation anywhere there are mountains, trees and water (rivers, streams, lakes, ocean)

  • email:
    stacym@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2236

    Stacy Massell - Small Group Coordinator

    Born in: Calabasas
    Favorite dessert: Anything that has chocolate and peanut butter together
    Favorite vacation spot: Maui, Hawaii

  • email:
    paige.smith@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    805.368.3972

    Paige Smith - Small Groups Area Leader

    Born in: Reno, NV
    Favorite Dessert: Pizookie or a Brownie Sundae
    Favorite Vacation: Mammoth in the winter!

Community / World

  • email:
    kirkd@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2252

    Kirk DeWitt - Mission Pastor & Ministry Team Leader of Community / World

    Born in : Sacramento, CA
    Favorite dessert: chocolate chip cheesecake
    Favorite Vacation: Being on a fishing boat at the Channel Islands

  • email:
    korrie.chapman@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2292

    Korrie Chapman - Community Outreach Director

    Born in : Indianapolis, Indiana
    Favorite dessert: to only name one seems unfair to all the others...hmmm...Chili's molten chocolate cake
    Favorite type of music: Love 80's and Christian Rock

  • email:
    brian.field@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2266

    Brian Field - Mission Director

    Born in : Columbus, Mississippi
    Favorite dessert: Chocolate Moose Tracks ice cream with chopped almonds and milk poured in it (like cereal, not mixed in)
    Favorite type of music: My Pandora Sting station plays some good tunes, Hillsong United worship 

  • email:
    karenDHardy@aol.com

    Karen Hardy - Child Sponsorship Director

    Born in : Kansas
    Favorite vacation spot: Maui
    Favorite dessert: Strawberry Cheesecake

  • email:
    elizabetharomero@sbcglobal.net

    Elizabeth Romero - Haiti Response Team Coordinator

    Born in : Alabama
    Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere with my husband and two teenage daughters
    Favorite dessert: Anything but especially Pinkberry

  • email:
    dotys@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2271

    Doty Santamaria - Child Sponsorship Liason

    Born in : Philippines
    Favorite vacation spot: Phillipines and New Zealand
    Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu

  • email:
    BVanderripe@sbcglobal.net

    Bill Vanderripe - Long Term Missionaries

    Born in : New Jersey
    Favorite vacation spot: There are so many; Australia/New Zealand and Switzerland
    Favorite dessert: A quart of practically any flavor of ice cream

CHILDREN

  • email:
    kevinm@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2296

    Kevin McCloskey - Pastor and Ministry Team Leader

    Favorite dessert: Anything with dark chocolate and raspberry
    Favorite type of music: Jazz
    Favorite vacation spot: Caribbean

  • email:
    kenc@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2250

    Ken Chambers - Volunteer Awana Sparks Director

    Favorite dessert: Sticky Date Pudding (it's Austrailan)
    Born in : The City of Angeles
    Childhood Ambition: to be an auto mechanic.

     

  • email:
    steve.hobbs@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2240

    Steve Hobbs - Children's Pastor

    Favorite dessert: Grasshopper pie and fresh fruit
    Favorite vacation spot: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains

  • email:
    renee.glasson@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2211

    Renee Glasson - Ministry Team Coordinator, Kidventure

    Born in : Great Barrington, Massachusetts
    Favorite dessert: Claim Jumper Chocolate Motherlode Cake
    Favorite type of music: Songs from the 70's

  • email:
    jennifer.groll@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2248

    Jen Groll - Administrative Assistant, Kidventure (Mon/Weds)

    Favorite Dessert: DARK CHOCOLATE!!
    Favorite Music: Too many to name
    Favorite Vacation: Anywhere I can just have downtime with my family!! :)

  • email:
    maryr@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2227

    Mary Roberts - Early Childhood Director

    Favorite type of music: Any song sung live by children
    Favorite vacation spot: Sea days on board a cruise ship

  • email:
    cathy.rosenberg@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2245

    Cathy Rosenberg - Early Childhood Coordinator

    Born in: Washington D.C.
    Favorite dessert: berries
    Favorite type of music: 70's

  • email:
    jennifer.varnell@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2213

    Jenny Varnell - Administrative Assistant, Kidventure (Tues/Thurs)

    Favorite Dessert: My sister's pumpkin pie
    Favorite type of music: The type that's played when they role the credits at the end of the movie

  • Scott Von Lanken - Volunteer Awana Commander

    As a kid, I wanted to be: A business man
    Favorite dessert: cookies
    Favorite vacation: anywhere with my family

Youth Ministries

  • email:
    drews@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2223

    Drew Sams - High School Pastor and Ministry Team Leader

    Favorite dessert: Quarterback Crunch from Baskin-Robbiins (only available during pro football season)
    Favorite type of music: all types...but especially John Mayer live.
    Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere with my wife (and she loves Maui)

  • email:
    courtney.clark@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2223

    Courtney Clark - Administrative Assistant

    Born in : Thousand Oaks, CA
    Favorite dessert: Souffle from a restaurant called Off Vine in Hollywood

  • email:
    ericj@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2221

    Eric Jones - Youth Ministries Intern

    Favorite hobby: playing with my new baby daughter
    Born in: Georgia

  • email:
    jdlaske@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2221

    JD Laske - High School Team

    Favorite hobby: hiking
    Favorite music: euro dance

  • email:
    curtis.miller@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2293

    R. Curtis Miller - Middle School Pastor

    Born in : Walnut Creek, CA
    Favorite dessert: Anything chocolate (the darker the better)

  • email:
    paige.smith@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    805.368.3972

    Paige Smith - High School Small Groups Coordinator

    Born in: Reno, NV
    Favortie music: Christian, rock and Chris Tomlin

Creative Arts

  • email:
    margea@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2278

    Marge Anderson - Ministry Team Leader, Creative Arts

     

  • email:
    toddcarter@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2274

    Todd Carter - Video Producer

    Favorite vacation spot: a flat parking lot to ride my bmx
    Favorite dessert: gummy worms
    Favorite type of music: New Wave, Pop

  • email:
    sharond@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2246

    Sharon Dickson - Administrative Assistant

  • email:
    diane.johnson@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2259

    Diane Johnson - Director of Weekend Experiences

    Favorite dessert: Hot Fudge Sundae - no nuts
    Favorite vacation spot: Hawaii if relaxing and New York if sightseeing

  • email:
    randyj@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2265

    Randy Johnson - Technical Director

  • email:
    tracyk@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2244

    Tracy King - Connector for Creative Arts Team

    Favorite dessert: Solid Milk Chocolate
    Favorite type of music: Rock
    Favorite vacation spot: Traveling Around California

  • email:
    kimberlyh@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2294

    Kimberly Lingo Hinze - Artist in Residence

  • email:
    chadr@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2284

    Chad Reisser - Artist in Residence

  • email:
    ericar@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2262

    Erica Reisser - Artist in Residence

  • email:
    markw@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.991.8040

    Mark White - Worship, 3rd Service

Care

  • email:
    steved@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2289

    Steve Day - Pastor and Ministry Team Leader

    Born in: Tucson, Arizona
    Favorite vacation spot: Alaska
    Favorite dessert: Chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate on top

  • email:
    carolyna@calvarycc.org

    Carolyn Abrahams - Care Connector

    Favorite hobby: Hiking in the wilderness
    Favorite Desser: See's Butterscotch Squares...YUM

  • email:
    janellb@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2247

    Janell Banit - Care Team Coordinator

  • email:
    debbiec@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2228

    Debbie Champlain - Care Center Administration

    Favorite dessert: Frozen yogurt
    Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere on a mission trip

  • email:
    lindah@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2226

    Linda Hoover - Associate Pastor

    Favorite Dessert: Love Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (but tomorrow my favorite might be warm chocolate chip cookies)
    Favorite vacation spot: Love to vacation anywhere there are mountains, trees and water (rivers, streams, lakes, ocean)

  • email:
    lynnn@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2267

    Lynn Nibarger - Support & Recovery Administration & Communication

    Favorite type of music: Country
    Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere by the ocean

  • email:
    johno@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2269

    John O'Connell - Hospital Care Pastor

    Favorite Dessert: Homemade chocolate chip ice cream
    Born in : Waterbury, Connecticut
    Favorite vacation spot: Any beach, anywhere

  • email:
    dodyt@calvarycc.org
    phone:
    818.991.8040

    Dody Turgeon - Office Receptionist

    Born in: Canada
    Favorite dessert: Banana Split
    Favorite vacation spot: Home Sweet Home

Adult Ministries Team

  • email:
    steved@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2228

    Steve Day - Pastor and Ministry Team Leader

    Born in: Tucson, Arizona
    Favorite vacation spot: Alaska
    Favorite dessert: Chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate on top

  • email:
    marriagematters@calvarycc.org

    Craig Arnold - Volunteer Director Marriage Matters

     

     

  • email:
    kenc@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2250

    Ken Chambers - Joni and Friends Partner in Special Needs/Disability Ministries

    Favorite dessert: Sticky Date Pudding (it's Austrailan)
    Born in : The City of Angeles
    Childhood Ambition: to be an auto mechanic.

     

  • email:
    lynnn@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2278

    Lynn Nibarger - Administration, Support, & Communications

    Favorite type of music: Country
    Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere by the ocean

  • email:
    men@calvarycc.org

    John Gardella - Volunteer Director Men's Ministry

     

     

  • email:
    donnao@calvarycc.org

    Donna O'Conner - Director Special Needs/Disability Ministries

     

     

  • email:
    tylers@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2251

    Tyler Schuh - Shepherding Director Adult Ministries

     

Ministry Support Services

  • email:
    paul.arroyo@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2230

    Paul Arroyo - Chief Financial Officer

    Paul also serves on the Operations Board.
    Favorite dessert: Double scoop ice cream cone, Rocky Road on top and Rainbow Sherbert on the bottom
    Favorite type of music: Very eclectic: R&B, Rock, Hip-Hop, House Music and anyone who can really "saaang" or drop a mean beat

  • email:
    kathys@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2216

    Kathy Bell-Sanchez - Senior Accountant & Payroll Director

    Born : Roseau, Minnesota
    Favorite Vacation: Cruise

  • email:
    daphneb@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2218

    Daphne Bordas - Accounting

    Favorite Candy: Godiva chocolate truffles - all flavors of them
    Favorite Hobby: Reading fiction, cooking

  • email:
    tarap@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2241

    Tara Pizinger - Accounting

    Childhood ambition: rich housewife or musician
    Favorite fiction book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

  • email:
    ronn@calvarycc.org

    resumes can be sent to:
    applicant@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2229

    Ron Neal - Human Resources Director / Journey Resource Center

    Ron also serves on the Operations Board.
    Favorite vacation spot: Manhattan, New York
    Favorite dessert: Pumpkin Pie with genuine whipped cream
    Favorite type of music: 80's

  • email:
    patb@calvarycc.org

    facility use or rental:
    helpdesk@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2234

    Pat Borgstrom - Director of Campus Services and Help Desk

    Favorite dessert: Anything with apples: apple pie, apple cake, apple crisp, apple apple streusel, apple dumplings, apple tart, apple turnover, the list goes on!
    Favorite Vacation: Give me sand, sun and a drink with an unbrella and I can call it a vacation!

  • email:
    kristinb@calvarycc.org

    facility use or rental:
    helpdesk@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2239

    Kristin Benson - Coordinator of Campus Services and Help Desk

    Favorite vacation spot: Maui
    Favorite dessert: anything with dark chocolate & homemade ice-cream
    Favorite hobby: gardening, drawing & riding my beach cruiser

  • email:
    bradys@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2299

    Brady Smith - Campus Services

    Favorite type of music: oldies from the 60s
    Born in: Houston, TX

  • email:
    dave@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2201

    David Lopez - IT Manager

    Favorite Vacation: that section of the 10 in the middle of nowhere on the way to AZ.
    Favorite Dessert: Chocolate crossants with homemade berry reduction sauce

  • email:
    willl@calvarycc.org

    Will Lindauer - Network Administrator

    Favorite Dessert: White Chocolate Raspberry Cheese Cake
    Favorite Music: Jazz/Christian Rock
    Favorite Vacation: Lake Cachuma

  • email:
    bobw@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2299

    Bob Weitkamp - Journey Resource Center

     

  • email:
    christaw@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    818.575.2299

    Christa Weitkamp - Journey Resource Center

    Favorite thing to do: Travel
    I met my Husband at Magic Mountain, where we both worked, and I have been married for 33 years.

  • email:
    hollyg@calvarycc.org

    phone:
    661.242.2078

    Holly Godfrey - Graphic Designer & Project Manager

    Childhood ambition: To go NASCAR speed on my Big Wheel
    Favorite Hobby: Watching my two daughters ride horses