Staff


While many contribute to the working of Community Christian Church and it’s ministries, there is a small staff who keep us on track and organized.

 

Senior Pastor

David Hedgepeth

Dave believes that Jesus Christ is the hope of the world, and intends to lead the church in following His commission to make disciples, and His commandment to love God, and love others as ourselves. Read More. . .

 
 
 
Contact Pastor Dave
Office Phone: 520.682.4201
Mobile Phone: 520.665.1545
Email: pastor@maranadisciples.org

 

Outreach Pastor

James Blankinship

We are blessed to have him as our “Outreach Pastor” – having earned his degree from the Tucson Theological Seminary and his ordination from the Evangelical Association of America in 2009. James gave his life to the Lord early in 2007 – right here at Community Christian. Read more. . .

 
 
Contact Pastor James
Office Phone: 520.682.4201
Mobile Phone: 520.336.5362
Email: outreachpastor@maranadisciples.org

 

Preschool Director

Alisha Hawley

Alisha is our Preschool Director.  Our Community Christian Preschool is owned and operated by our church.  It runs Mondays thru Fridays, 6 a.m-6 p.m., with exceptionally good care, solid teaching, and reasonable prices.  See www.communitychristianpreschool.com for more information.

 
 
Contact Alisha
Office Phone: 520.682.3170

 

Administrative Assistant

Robin Stout

Robin Stout is our Administrative Coordinator and oversees the work of the church office and organization of church events, including preparation of weekend bulletins, maintenance of the membership data base, and coordination of the church calendar.  She or another volunteer is at the church office Mondays thru Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon.

 
Contact Robin
Office Phone: 520.682.4201
Email: adminassistant@maranadisciples.org

 

Worship Coordinator

Judy Capen

Judy is our Worship Coordinator.  Her primary responsibility is to ensure that our worship is pleasing to God and a blessing to those who come together to worship.  She attends not only to the content but also to the environment.

 

Contact Judy
Office Phone: 520.682.4201
Email: office@maranadisciples.org

 

Deacon Chair

Charles Hedgepeth

Charles is the Chairperson of our Deacons. The Deacons are responsible for greeting people who come to worship, collecting the offerings, and serving and cleaning up communion.  Deacons are elected by the congregation annually, and the chairperson is chosen by the Deacons.

 
 
Contact Charles
Office Phone: 520.682.4201
Email: office@maranadisciples.org

 

Director of Christian Education

Genevieve Gardner

Genevieve Gardner is our Director of Christian Education  (DCE).  The DCE is the overall leader of our education efforts for children (including nursery), youth, and adults.  Through recruitment, training, support and evaluation, she ensures that these ministries are vibrant, relevant, and Bible-based.

 

Genevieve Gardner
Office Phone: 520.682.4201
Email: dce@maranadisciples.org

 

Congregational Nurse

Curt Beerens

Curt Beerens is our Congregational Nurse and works to educate our church as a whole about a variety of health issues, assist individuals with particular health concerns, and provide CPR training.  He holds regular office hours on Mondays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the church.

 

Contact Curt
Office Phone: 520.682.4201
Email: health@maranadisciples.com

 

Publicity Coordinator

Charles Hedgepeth

As Publicity Coordinator Charles is responsible for helping people to know about our congregation.  He “gets our name out” into the community in a variety of ways, including on-site signage, articles, advertisements, and more.

 

Contact Charles
Office Phone: 520.682.4201
Email: office@maranadisciples.org

 

Property Coordinator

TBA

Our Property Coordinator oversees the caretaking of the property.  This position revolves around janitorial work, landscaping, and maintenance and improvements on the various systems of the church (mechanical, plumbing, etc.).  This staff member also leads a monthly workday (4th Saturday of the month) with any interested volunteers.

 
Contact
Office Phone: 520.682.4201
Email: office@maranadisciples.org

 

Technology Coordinator

Matthew Clark

As Technology Coordinator Matthew ensures that church technology is kept up to date and relevant to the congregation and those it serves. Currently Matthew acts as webmaster for maranadisciples.org and Co-Leads the A/V team in developing worship visuals and working the audio equipment.

 

Contact Matthew
Office Phone: 520.682.4201
Email: web@maranadisciples.org