The people guiding Encounter Christian Center's mission.
Our leadership team brings together years of dedication to faith-based community service, pastoral care, and spiritual formation. They are mentors and teachers, counselors and stewards, united in the belief that genuine transformation happens when people encounter Christ's love and are empowered to live out their faith within a supportive community.
Senior leadership.
Dedicated servants leading the mission forward.
Sarah Walker
Executive Director
LeadershipAndre Johnson
Director of Ministries
Spiritual FormationPriya Iyer
Director of Community Outreach
OutreachCarlos Mendez
Pastor of Pastoral Care
Care MinistryAisha Bashir
Director of Worship
Worship ArtsBrian O'Connor
Director of Operations
AdministrationLinda Park
Director of Youth Ministry
Youth DiscipleshipDiego Ramirez
Director of Community Groups
Small GroupsRebecca Foster
Director of Communications
CommunicationsMarcus Lee
Director of Finance
StewardshipOur governing board.
Board ChairLeadership
Guiding Encounter Christian Center's vision and mission
Vice ChairLeadership
Supporting strategic direction and organizational growth
TreasurerLeadership
Overseeing financial stewardship and resources
SecretaryLeadership
Managing governance and organizational records
Board MemberLeadership
Advancing ECC's mission and community impact
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Supporting operational excellence and accountability
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Contributing expertise and strategic counsel
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Fostering community partnerships and outreach
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Strengthening organizational capacity and vision
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Ensuring mission-driven governance and stewardship
Dedicated servants leading our mission forward.
Our leadership team is committed to advancing Encounter Christian Center Inc's vision of spiritual growth and community transformation. They bring experience, faith, and a heart for service to guide our ministry and steward the trust placed in us.
Pastor James Mitchell
Senior Pastor
Rev. Sarah Johnson
Director of Spiritual Formation
Dr. Michael Chen
Director of Community Outreach
Keisha Williams
Minister of Youth and Young Adults
David Rodriguez
Director of Discipleship Ministry
Dr. Patricia Okonkwo
Missions and Global Outreach Coordinator
Rebecca Hayes
Executive Director of Operations
Rev. Thomas Martinez
Pastor of Care and Pastoral Counseling
Amanda Foster
Director of Children's Ministry
Christopher Bell
Worship Arts Director
Dr. Lisa Standing Bear
Director of Community Partnerships
Marcus Thompson
Finance and Administration Manager
Join our leadership team.
We're seeking dedicated individuals to serve on our staff and board. If you're passionate about our mission to encounter Christ and transform lives, we'd love to connect with you.