Leadership

Leadership

"whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:43-45

There is only one King and Head of the church, the only Mediator between God and man, Jesus Christ, who rules in His church by His Word and Spirit. In the New Testament we find King Jesus ruling on His Throne in heaven, and exercising His rule in the church below through the ministry of men called to the offices of pastor, elder and deacon. Such men are called to lead the church, not on their own authority or opinions, but in the authority of God’s Word, the Bible. Therefore, pastors and elders are to lead the church not as dictators or CEOs, but as undershepherds of Christ, caring for His people. Likewise deacons are to be servants, leading the congregation in love and mercy toward our neighbors for the glory of Christ. 

Pastor

Nathan Tomlinson

Nathan is a graduate of Mid-America Reformed Seminary and an ordained minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Nathan came to Christ Church as pastor in 2015. He and his wife, Holly, both grew up in southern New Hampshire, and love to spend time in the hills and mountains of New England, and on the cliffs of the coast of Maine.

Elder

Bill Sheckels

Bill is a founding member of Christ Church and has served in the office of elder for many years. His desire is to see the people of God grow in faith through the understanding of sound reformed doctrine. Bill and his wife Karin have been married over 45 years and live in Greenfield, where he Is self-employed as a fine furniture maker and woodworker.

Elder

Peter Johnson


Peter lives in Turners Falls with his wife Abi and their three daughters. His favorite books are Lord of the Rings and Les Misérables and he enjoys reading and listening to John Piper. His desire is to support, build up, and enable the Church in its mission of reaching all people with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Deacon

Shawn Kimberley


Shawn lives in Colrain, Massachusetts with his wife Karena, daughter Shea and son Caleb. He is a self employed professional civil engineer who also enjoys working on their homestead. He has a strong desire to serve the members of Christ Church as well as the local community.

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