Senior Pastor    

Pastor Jesse Bradley joined our staff in 2008, after serving at North Coast Church (Vista, CA.) and Parkview Church (Iowa City, IA.) the previous 10 years. Jesse has also served at First Presbyterian Church (Santa Rosa, CA.) and Park Boulevard Church (Oakland, CA.).  Jesse also played professional soccer as a goalkeeper in Zimbabwe, Africa (Highlands F.C.) and Scotland (Rothes F.C.). He graduated from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in Psychology, and also holds a Masters Degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary.  Jesse enjoys working with a wide range of people. His passions include developing leaders, preaching, helping people discover Jesus and incorporate their faith into everyday life.  Jesse and his wife, Laurie, have three children: Joel, Silas, and Liliana.

jbradley@sebchristian.com

Senior Pastor    

Pastor Jesse Bradley joined our staff in 2008, after serving at North Coast Church (Vista, CA.) and Parkview Church (Iowa City, IA.) the previous 10 years. Jesse has also served at First Presbyterian Church (Santa Rosa, CA.) and Park Boulevard Church (Oakland, CA.).  Jesse also played professional soccer as a goalkeeper in Zimbabwe, Africa (Highlands F.C.) and Scotland (Rothes F.C.). He graduated from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in Psychology, and also holds a Masters Degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary.  Jesse enjoys working with a wide range of people. His passions include developing leaders, preaching, helping people discover Jesus and incorporate their faith into everyday life.  Jesse and his wife, Laurie, have three children: Joel, Silas, and Liliana.

jbradley@sebchristian.com

Youth/Associate Pastor

Forrest grew up in our church and joined our staff in 2007.  He and his wife Sami have three children, Tyson, Claire and Ryan. He graduated from William Jessup University with a degree in Bible and Theology and from Lincoln Christian Seminary with a Masters degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling.  Overseeing  Jr. High, High School, College, and Young Marrieds ministries keeps Forrest very active. He is a gifted teacher and leader with a great laugh.  He enjoys hiking, golfing, reading, playing games with friends and family time. He also helps coach track and field at Analy High School.

forrestt@sebchristian.com

 

 

Youth/Associate Pastor

Forrest grew up in our church and joined our staff in 2007.  He and his wife Sami have three children, Tyson, Claire and Ryan. He graduated from William Jessup University with a degree in Bible and Theology and from Lincoln Christian Seminary with a Masters degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling.  Overseeing  Jr. High, High School, College, and Young Marrieds ministries keeps Forrest very active. He is a gifted teacher and leader with a great laugh.  He enjoys hiking, golfing, reading, playing games with friends and family time. He also helps coach track and field at Analy High School.

forrestt@sebchristian.com

 

 

Director of Children's Ministries

Kim serves as our director of children's ministries. She oversees all the children's activities, Sunday school classes, vacation Bible school, and summer programs. She is also leads our Deaconesses. She has the ability to handle a wide range of roles very well.  You can find her husband Rich jamming on the bass at our second service. Their two children, Jessica and Zach are an important part of our church.

kcolenzo@sebchristian.com

 

 

Director of Children's Ministries

Kim serves as our director of children's ministries. She oversees all the children's activities, Sunday school classes, vacation Bible school, and summer programs. She is also leads our Deaconesses. She has the ability to handle a wide range of roles very well.  You can find her husband Rich jamming on the bass at our second service. Their two children, Jessica and Zach are an important part of our church.

kcolenzo@sebchristian.com

 

 

Secretary

Erin and her husband Darren are the parents of two grown children.  Previously Erin worked as office manager for ten years and has a background in dance/drama/ writing. She also enjoys singing in our choir.  Please call the office for any help you might need.     

erin@sebchristian.com

 

 

Music and Worship Director

We are excited to welcome Don Parish, his wife Sivje, and his daughters India and Ahnalin to our staff and church family.  Don has a genuine passion to lead people into worship and is honored to be a part of helping people connect with God.  Don has served as a worship leader at churches in Illinois, New Jersey, and California; he is very familiar with both hymns and contemporary songs. He is a graduate with music degrees from Bethany College and San Jose State University.  Another ability that Don has is in the area of technology- he is an Audiovisual Systems Engineer.  Building teams, training musicians, singing, and playing guitar are some of the ways he expresses his love for God.

don@sebchristian.com

 

Music and Worship Director

We are excited to welcome Don Parish, his wife Sivje, and his daughters India and Ahnalin to our staff and church family.  Don has a genuine passion to lead people into worship and is honored to be a part of helping people connect with God.  Don has served as a worship leader at churches in Illinois, New Jersey, and California; he is very familiar with both hymns and contemporary songs. He is a graduate with music degrees from Bethany College and San Jose State University.  Another ability that Don has is in the area of technology- he is an Audiovisual Systems Engineer.  Building teams, training musicians, singing, and playing guitar are some of the ways he expresses his love for God.

don@sebchristian.com

 

Choir Director

Sara and her husband Stan and their sons Steven and Brian came to Sebastopol Christian almost 19 years ago. Sara is extremely gifted vocally and has so much fun leading the choir. Her strong desire is to bring praise and honor to God. All people are welcome to come and sing; just have a willing heart and Sara will train you. Sara enjoys meeting people and helping them discover thier abilities and role in the church. Her enthusiasm is contagious. 

warne4@aol.com

 

 

 

Choir Director

Sara and her husband Stan and their sons Steven and Brian came to Sebastopol Christian almost 19 years ago. Sara is extremely gifted vocally and has so much fun leading the choir. Her strong desire is to bring praise and honor to God. All people are welcome to come and sing; just have a willing heart and Sara will train you. Sara enjoys meeting people and helping them discover thier abilities and role in the church. Her enthusiasm is contagious. 

warne4@aol.com

 

 

 

Missions

Kathy McCarty, RN MSN has been serving at Chidamoyo Christian Hospital in the bush of Zimbabwe for over 25 years.  Kathy grew up in our church, and we are honored to be able to fully support her. Kathy is the nurse in charge who oversees the hospital. Patients receive not only quality health care but the good news about Jesus as well. She is a pioneer in the treatment and education of AIDS patients. People walk for miles just to seek care at this hospital. This is the only available hospital for over 70,000 people in her region. She was a recipient of the 2008 Nurseweek's humanitarian of the year award - previous winners were Paul Newman and Rosalind Carter. Many people from our church go to Zimbabwe to assist Kathy with her work.

sistermakate@gmail.com

 

Missions

Kathy McCarty, RN MSN has been serving at Chidamoyo Christian Hospital in the bush of Zimbabwe for over 25 years.  Kathy grew up in our church, and we are honored to be able to fully support her. Kathy is the nurse in charge who oversees the hospital. Patients receive not only quality health care but the good news about Jesus as well. She is a pioneer in the treatment and education of AIDS patients. People walk for miles just to seek care at this hospital. This is the only available hospital for over 70,000 people in her region. She was a recipient of the 2008 Nurseweek's humanitarian of the year award - previous winners were Paul Newman and Rosalind Carter. Many people from our church go to Zimbabwe to assist Kathy with her work.

sistermakate@gmail.com

 

Director of Life Groups

Tamsen is a graduate of Sonoma State University with a B.A. in Secondary Teaching Preparation in English. She has ministry experience with Intervarsity.  She is blessed with gifts of organization, administration, and discernment. Her interests include photography, music, cooking, literature, writing, fix-it projects, and theology.

tamsen@sebchristian.com

 

 
 

 

Director of Life Groups

Tamsen is a graduate of Sonoma State University with a B.A. in Secondary Teaching Preparation in English. She has ministry experience with Intervarsity.  She is blessed with gifts of organization, administration, and discernment. Her interests include photography, music, cooking, literature, writing, fix-it projects, and theology.

tamsen@sebchristian.com

 

 
 

 

Worship Intern

Stephanie is very gifted musically and vocally, and she has a clear passion to worship God. Her liberal arts degree is from Bethany College. Currently, she is starting her master’s degree in higher education and student affairs with Kaplan University. Stephanie has played college basketball and traveled with the band Ambassadors. She enjoys movies and tech ministry. We are excited to have her join the staff team.

stephanie@sebchristian.com

 

Worship Intern

Stephanie is very gifted musically and vocally, and she has a clear passion to worship God. Her liberal arts degree is from Bethany College. Currently, she is starting her master’s degree in higher education and student affairs with Kaplan University. Stephanie has played college basketball and traveled with the band Ambassadors. She enjoys movies and tech ministry. We are excited to have her join the staff team.

stephanie@sebchristian.com

 

Pianist

April faithfully plays the piano for our church services and is a special blessing to the choir, where she not only plays piano, but sings as well. April teaches piano, volunteers at her daughters' school, and directs the children's choir. She and her husband Tom live in Sebastopol with their two daughters, Kelly and Julia.

 

 

 

 

Pianist

April faithfully plays the piano for our church services and is a special blessing to the choir, where she not only plays piano, but sings as well. April teaches piano, volunteers at her daughters' school, and directs the children's choir. She and her husband Tom live in Sebastopol with their two daughters, Kelly and Julia.

 

 

 

 

Sound

Paul serves in the sound booth on Sunday mornings.  He graduated from Santa Rosa Christian School and now is a student at Santa Rosa Junior College. His desire is to work in the sound production industry.  Paul has been a steady servant and a great addition to our team.

 

 

 

 

Sound

Paul serves in the sound booth on Sunday mornings.  He graduated from Santa Rosa Christian School and now is a student at Santa Rosa Junior College. His desire is to work in the sound production industry.  Paul has been a steady servant and a great addition to our team.

 

 

 

 

Sound

Tom keeps everything running smoothly in the sound department. He started working in audio at a Christian radio station when he was 16 years old. Now he works for KRCB, national public radio, as an operations supervisor. He and his wife, April, both serve the church in the music ministry.

 

 

 

 
 

Sound

Tom keeps everything running smoothly in the sound department. He started working in audio at a Christian radio station when he was 16 years old. Now he works for KRCB, national public radio, as an operations supervisor. He and his wife, April, both serve the church in the music ministry.

 

 

 

 
 

Nursery Attendant

Oma is our beloved church grandma. She's responsible for overseeing the care of our babies from birth to two years. You can count on Oma and her sweet spirit every week. Many parents and children are grateful for the consistant and loving care that Oma provides.

 

 

 

 
 
 

Nursery Attendant

Oma is our beloved church grandma. She's responsible for overseeing the care of our babies from birth to two years. You can count on Oma and her sweet spirit every week. Many parents and children are grateful for the consistant and loving care that Oma provides.

 

 

 

 
 
 

Facilities

Marsha is a humble woman who does an incredible job taking care of the church's facilities. Many people help, but Marsha is the leader of this important ministry.

 

 

 

 

Facilities

Marsha is a humble woman who does an incredible job taking care of the church's facilities. Many people help, but Marsha is the leader of this important ministry.