Our Church thrives because of the energy and commitment of the people who lead it. Here are a few of the people that make our church community special:
St. Andrew's joyfully welcomed Dr. Brett Becker as our Pastor/Head of Staff in April 2009. Dr. Becker heard the call to ministry and served as a youth intern at First Presbyterian Church in Bakersfield while he was earning a degree in Philosophy/Religious studies at Cal State University in Bakersfield. He then attended Fuller Seminary for his Masters in Divinity in Spiritual Care and Counseling. His first call was to an Associate Pastorate in Great Falls, Montana from 1991 to 1997. There he was affirmed for his preaching and that led eventually to his Doctorate of Ministry in Homiletics at San Francisco Theological Seminary in 2001. From 1997 to April 2009, he served as Pastor/Head of Staff at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Portland, Oregon.
Read more about Dr. Becker on his Page
Email: drb@standrewspcusa.org
Blog: Church and Chess
Julie holds a Master of Arts degree from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education (now Union Presbyterian Seminary) and has served in two full-time educational ministry positions before coming to St. Andrew's. Currently she is also employed on the administrative staff of a local Christian elementary and preschool. Julie enjoys exploring the Bible with children and participating with all ages in the life of the church.
Email: jsommers@standrewspcusa.org
Konrad is a prominent performer, composer and recording artist in the Santa Barbara area. He has released four CDs of his piano and jazz compositions and performs regularly throughout the community. His concerts at the Lobero showcase his musical versatility and engaging style. Konrad has a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and has served as Music Director at several local schools, including Laguna Blanca, Marymount, Hope, Peabody Charter and Crane Schools. He also directs a popular summer creative arts adventure camp ("Camp Kono") which offers music, dance & drama experience for kids in grades 1-6.
Dauri leads the St. Andrew's Choir, directs the "Inner Light Community Gospel Choir" and is the Music Director for "Big Stage Productions." She is an alumna of the Music Academy of the West, is a faculty member at Santa Barbara City College Adult Education and has taught in Santa Barbara public and private schools for the past five years. Ms.Kennedy attended the renowned New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, and went on to receive a Bachelor of Music from the University of Illinois and a Master of Music from the University of California at Santa Barbara.
Margaret has faithfully served as the church secretary for St. Andrew's since 1996. With sewing as a key hobby she has created wonderful projects for the church.
Email: msiadal@standrewspcusa.org
