Rev. Dr. Carol Miles
Transitional Pastor / Head of Staff
On July 30, 2023 we welcomed our new transitional pastor, Rev. Dr. Carol Antablin Miles. Rev. Carol thinks of herself primarily as a teacher and loves helping congregations grow in their faith and understanding of who God is and what it means to live as people of God. She is excited to have joined the pastoral staff at FPCC and looks forward to getting to know everyone.
Rebecca Chase, Pastor of Community Care
Rebecca has been on staff since 2015, with roles such as Director of Children and Family Ministries and Pastor of Community Care. She serves with the Elders of Spiritual Growth and Community Life as liaison to the committees. She supports Beginnings and Beyond Montessori Christian Preschool on our campus by bringing Godly Play Bible stories into the 3 – 5 year old classroom. She administers the Godly Play program for the church and the “Get Well Concord” initiative for the community. Rebecca has a Bachelor’s in Educational Studies, and a Master’s in Teaching K-3. In August 2020 she became a CP/CRE (Commissioned Pastor/Commissioned Ruling Elder). CP/CREs are lay ministers who have undergone about 18 months of special training and been ordained to serve in pastoral roles in their congregations. Rebecca lives in San Francisco with her husband and two cats.
Lisa Justice, Candidate for Ministry
Lisa joined the church staff in 2019. She staffs the church office and serves as a member of the pastoral team. Lisa has a Masters of Divinity degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary and is a candidate for ordination with the Presbytery of San Francisco. She lives in Concord with her sister and their cats. Lisa Justice, Candidate for Ministry.
Andrew Cardiasmenos
Director of Music & Worship
Since childhood Andrew has sung in choirs, played piano, and composed music. He received a Bachelor of Music Composition in Wisconsin and a Master of Education in Chicago and and has been directing church choirs and leading worship for over 15 years. Andrew also teaches high school Business and enjoys spending time with his wife, Jessie, and his son, Blake.
Robin Stearns
Beginnings and Beyond Montessori Preschool Director
Robin relaunched FPCC's Preschool with a Christian Montessori program in August 2011, and now oversees 35+ children ranging from 2-5 years. Robin graduated from Saint Mary's College in 2003 with a degree in Liberal and Civic Studies and a minor in Montessori Thought, a certificate in Early Childhood Education. She is an active church member and lay leader having served as an elder and Clerk of Session for three years.
Harold Lund
Custodian, Security
Harold keeps our facility in order!
Jim Whitfield and Marilyn Wollenweber
The HUB
Volunteer Staff
Linde Weber
Financial and Human Resources Specialist
Linde joined our staff on a part-time basis starting in March 2022, working remotely in Missouri.