Our Team

Our Team

At PBC, we believe in shared leadership. We believe Jesus Christ is the head of our church–our entire structure is based on that reality. We do not have a lead or senior pastor. Instead, elders unanimously make strategic decisions for the church. Pastors, who share authority, shepherd the community day to day.

PBC affirms the spiritual giftedness of both women and men. After a year studying the topic of women in ministry, the elders have prepared a Q&A regarding our practice.

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All

Pastors

Directors

Residents

Elders

Operations

Aaron Tom

Aaron Tom

Elementary Director

Allison Woo

Allison Woo

Women's Director

Alma Cho

Alma Cho

Women's Pastor

Autumn Odean

Autumn Odean

Communications Director

Brian Shiu

Brian Shiu

Elder: Children's

Brittany Koch

Brittany Koch

Accounting & HR Manager

Brooke Taylor

Brooke Taylor

Adult Ministries Director

Bruce Maez

Bruce Maez

Recovery Pastor

Camille Baker

Camille Baker

Worship Director

Cormac Parker Jr

Cormac Parker Jr

Worship Pastor

Dan Westman

Dan Westman

Pastor of Spiritual Formation

Darren Engelkemier

Darren Engelkemier

Elder: Children's

Dave Thorne

Dave Thorne

Recovery Director

Diana Urey

Diana Urey

Children's Pastor-In-Training

Eric Soderberg

Eric Soderberg

Elder: YAF, Recovery, and Missions

Gina Siegle

Gina Siegle

Wedding Liaison

Isabella Cho

Isabella Cho

Middle School / High School Pastor

Jack Withers

Jack Withers

Production Director

Jerry Yan

Jerry Yan

Elder: Women's and Spiritual Formation

Jin Huang

Jin Huang

Elder: Middle School

Joe Taylor

Joe Taylor

Elder: Moderator, Finance, Worship & Operations

Jules Charnota-Larson

Jules Charnota-Larson

Operations Director

Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson

Elder: Secretary and High School

Leana Anacker

Leana Anacker

Nursery & Preschool Director

Michael D’Alessio

Michael D’Alessio

Middle School Pastor-In-Training

Ray Kaestner

Ray Kaestner

Elder: Treasurer and Youth

Rob Schulze

Rob Schulze

Pastor of Community

Rolana Smith

Rolana Smith

Pastor of Care and Development

Scott Grant

Scott Grant

Teaching Pastor, Elder: Seniors

Zac Paulson

Zac Paulson

Youth Resident

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Alma Cho

Alma Cho

Women's Pastor

Bruce Maez

Bruce Maez

Recovery Pastor

Cormac Parker Jr

Cormac Parker Jr

Worship Pastor

Dan Westman

Dan Westman

Pastor of Spiritual Formation

Diana Urey

Diana Urey

Children's Pastor-In-Training

Isabella Cho

Isabella Cho

Middle School / High School Pastor

Michael D’Alessio

Michael D’Alessio

Middle School Pastor-In-Training

Rob Schulze

Rob Schulze

Pastor of Community

Rolana Smith

Rolana Smith

Pastor of Care and Development

Scott Grant

Scott Grant

Teaching Pastor, Elder: Seniors

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Aaron Tom

Aaron Tom

Elementary Director

Allison Woo

Allison Woo

Women's Director

Autumn Odean

Autumn Odean

Communications Director

Brooke Taylor

Brooke Taylor

Adult Ministries Director

Camille Baker

Camille Baker

Worship Director

Dave Thorne

Dave Thorne

Recovery Director

Gina Siegle

Gina Siegle

Wedding Liaison

Jack Withers

Jack Withers

Production Director

Jules Charnota-Larson

Jules Charnota-Larson

Operations Director

Leana Anacker

Leana Anacker

Nursery & Preschool Director

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Zac Paulson

Zac Paulson

Youth Resident

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PBC Elders Meetings

The PBC Elders typically meet three times a month on Mondays. Pastors join the Elders once a month, while Elder Advisors participate weekly—unless the meeting is designated as Elders-only. Each meeting usually begins with a time of devotion and/or teaching, followed by an open session where anyone from the congregation is welcome to attend, request prayer, offer feedback, or simply observe. After the open session, the meeting transitions into a closed session, which is generally reserved for more sensitive or confidential matters.

Executive Committee Meeting

The Executive Meeting is a weekly, Elder-led meeting focused on making the administrative decisions necessary to run PBC. Its purpose is to handle day-to-day operational matters, allowing the broader Elder meetings to focus on shepherding and church-wide direction. The Elder board Moderator sets the agenda and leads the meeting.

Decisions require unanimous agreement among the Elders present, with a minimum quorum of three Elders. Typically, the meeting includes four Elders, two pastors, and the HR/Finance Manager. Minutes are recorded and shared with the full Elder board, allowing for additional discussion at a future Elder meeting if needed.

Brian Shiu

Brian Shiu

Elder: Children's

Darren Engelkemier

Darren Engelkemier

Elder: Children's

Eric Soderberg

Eric Soderberg

Elder: YAF, Recovery, and Missions

Jerry Yan

Jerry Yan

Elder: Women's and Spiritual Formation

Jin Huang

Jin Huang

Elder: Middle School

Joe Taylor

Joe Taylor

Elder: Moderator, Finance, Worship & Operations

Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson

Elder: Secretary and High School

Ray Kaestner

Ray Kaestner

Elder: Treasurer and Youth

Scott Grant

Scott Grant

Teaching Pastor, Elder: Seniors

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Autumn Odean

Autumn Odean

Communications Director

Brittany Koch

Brittany Koch

Accounting & HR Manager

Jules Charnota-Larson

Jules Charnota-Larson

Operations Director

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Aaron Tom

Aaron Tom

Elementary Director

Alice Sage

Alice Sage

#High School Ministry #Fall Retreat

Allison Woo

Allison Woo

Women's Director

Alma Cho

Alma Cho

Women's Pastor

America George

America George

High School Resident

Anna Miller

Anna Miller

Ministry Team

Autumn Odean

Autumn Odean

Communications Director

Beginnings Foundation, Thailand

Beginnings Foundation, Thailand

Bonita Thompson, serving Trafficked Women in Thailand

Bethany Wong

Bethany Wong

Ministry Team

Bob Clarkson

Bob Clarkson

Treasurer

Brian Shiu

Brian Shiu

Elder: Children's

Brittany Koch

Brittany Koch

Accounting & HR Manager

Brooke Taylor

Brooke Taylor

Adult Ministries Director

Bruce Maez

Bruce Maez

Recovery Pastor

Camille Baker

Camille Baker

Worship Director

Cenia Wong Tupaj

Cenia Wong Tupaj

Faculty Commons with Cru, Boston, MA

Chris Thrasher-Wheatley

Chris Thrasher-Wheatley

Regional Director for Intervarsity in Northern CA, OR, & HI

Chrissy Tsai

Chrissy Tsai

CRU Leadership Development, West Coast Region

Cormac Parker Jr

Cormac Parker Jr

Worship Pastor

Dan Westman

Dan Westman

Pastor of Spiritual Formation

Daniel Masny

Daniel Masny

Ministry Team

Darren Engelkemier

Darren Engelkemier

Elder: Children's

Daryl Sid

Daryl Sid

Operations

Dave Thorne

Dave Thorne

Recovery Director

Diana Urey

Diana Urey

Children's Pastor-In-Training

Eric Soderberg

Eric Soderberg

Elder: YAF, Recovery, and Missions

Ernest Yip

Ernest Yip

#Compassion #Young Adults

FCA at Stanford

FCA at Stanford

Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Stanford University

Foster The City

Foster The City

Serving the Bay Area

Gavin Wolfe

Gavin Wolfe

#Recovery Ministry #Step Closer

Gina Siegle

Gina Siegle

Wedding Liaison

Grace Academie, Niger

Grace Academie, Niger

Serving young Nigerienne women with discipleship, academic & vocational training

Help One Child

Help One Child

Serving Vulnerable Children in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties

Holly Matsuo

Holly Matsuo

#Women's Ministry #SanMateoCountyPBCers

Hope Horizon (EPA)

Hope Horizon (EPA)

Reaching and equipping kids and youth in East Palo Alto

International Justice Mission (IJM)

International Justice Mission (IJM)

Isabella Cho

Isabella Cho

Middle School / High School Pastor

Jack Withers

Jack Withers

Production Director

Jay Chesavage

Jay Chesavage

#foster-adopt, #Men's Ministry, #Kitchen Managers

Jerry Yan

Jerry Yan

President

Jerry Yan

Jerry Yan

Elder: Women's and Spiritual Formation

Jessica Cao

Jessica Cao

Ministry Team

Jin Huang

Jin Huang

Elder: Middle School

Joanie Burnside

Joanie Burnside

#Middle School Ministry

Joe Taylor

Joe Taylor

Elder: Moderator, Finance, Worship & Operations

Josh Sahaya Arul

Josh Sahaya Arul

Ministry Team

Josh Vandervort

Josh Vandervort

Ministry Team

Jules Charnota-Larson

Jules Charnota-Larson

Operations Director

Julie Cheng

Julie Cheng

#seniors #intouch

June Li

June Li

Ministry Team

Karen Sid

Karen Sid

#Middle School Parents #Children's Ministry #SanMateoCountyPBCers

Katie Antilla

Katie Antilla

Ministry Team

Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson

Elder: Secretary and High School

Leana Anacker

Leana Anacker

Nursery & Preschool Director

Lisa Parekh

Lisa Parekh

#Fall Retreat

Louise Williamson

Louise Williamson

Communications Manager

Lynne Fox

Lynne Fox

Pastor Emeritus

Marianne Strickfaden

Marianne Strickfaden

#Seniors Ministry

Mark Walker

Mark Walker

Servant Partners, East Los Angeles

Matthew Hanson

Matthew Hanson

Middle School Resident

Michael D’Alessio

Michael D’Alessio

Middle School Pastor-In-Training

Ministries of Divine Mercy (MDM)

Ministries of Divine Mercy (MDM)

Serving rural communities near San Matias, Honduras

New Hope Foundation, China

New Hope Foundation, China

Serving Orphans with Disabilities in China

Nolan and Sandra Sharp

Nolan and Sandra Sharp

Cru Leader Impact in Croatia

Opeoluwa Williams

Opeoluwa Williams

Operation Mobilization, India

Operation Mobilization, India

Serving the communities of Hyderabad, Belgaum, and Southern India

Our Brother’s Home

Our Brother’s Home

Local Transitional Housing

Pam Chesavage

Pam Chesavage

#compassion ministry #shelter ministry

Peter Monaco

Peter Monaco

Board Member

Prayvine

Prayvine

Prayvine, Florida

Rahul Parekh

Rahul Parekh

#childrens ministry #fall retreat

Randy Strickfaden

Randy Strickfaden

#Men's Ministry

Ray Kaestner

Ray Kaestner

Elder: Treasurer and Youth

Real Options

Real Options

Serving Santa Clara County

Rebecca Harrington

Rebecca Harrington

Cru Lifelines, Portland, Maine

Rick Toker

Rick Toker

#Recovery Ministry #Step Closer

Rob Burnside

Rob Burnside

#Middle School Ministry

Rob Schulze

Rob Schulze

Pastor of Community

Rolana Smith

Rolana Smith

Pastor of Care and Development

Ron Sage

Ron Sage

#High School Ministry

Sarah Miranda

Sarah Miranda

Interim Middle School Director

Scott Grant

Scott Grant

Teaching Pastor, Elder: Seniors

St John’s School of India

St John’s School of India

Education & care for rural children in India

Steve and Erica Lawry

Steve and Erica Lawry

Parakaleo Christian Ministry at Stanford, CA

Steve Holmlund

Steve Holmlund

Elder

Steve Kurihara

Steve Kurihara

#Men's Ministry #Ushers

Steve Kurihara

Steve Kurihara

#Men's Ministry #Ushers

Street Life Ministries

Street Life Ministries

Serving the unhoused in Redwood City, Menlo Park, and Palo Alto

Summer Tang

Summer Tang

Secretary

Susannah Schulze

Susannah Schulze

Ministry Team

Tasha Ales

Tasha Ales

Bridges International (Cru) at Stanford and SJSU

Televisit

Televisit

Serving Seniors and Visually Impaired persons across the United States

Teresa Tan

Teresa Tan

Ministry Team

The Gideons International

The Gideons International

Dedicated to making the Word of God available to everyone

The Kilgoris Project

The Kilgoris Project

serving communities in in rural southwest Kenya

Tuvya and Ellen Zaretsky

Tuvya and Ellen Zaretsky

Jews for Jesus, Los Angeles, California

Veronica Yip

Veronica Yip

#Compassion #YAF #Women's Ministry

Vince and Cathy Costa

Vince and Cathy Costa

Proclaim! International, North Carolina and Italy

Wanda Furman

Wanda Furman

Part-time staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Foothill College, Los Altos Hills

Wesley Cheng

Wesley Cheng

#seniors #intouch

Young Life Palo Alto/South Peninsula

Young Life Palo Alto/South Peninsula

Serving middle school and high school youth

Zac Paulson

Zac Paulson

Youth Resident

Zach Huey

Zach Huey

Ministry Team

Zozu Project

Zozu Project

Serving the children of Arua, Uganda

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