Dr. Neal Neuenburg - PastorNeal is married to Fran, who is a terrific Bible teacher and pianist. They have three children and two grandsons. He has a doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary. Fun things for Neal include watching the Sacramento Kings, traveling and attending theater and performing arts events. Email
Caiti Hamilton - Youth DirectorCaiti
was born in San Jose and raised in Modesto. While attending Modesto
Junior College, she interned with Heifer International, teaching
participants about sustainability and world poverty. She spent the last
three summers at various native American reservations doing home repair
projects with high school youth. She is currently in her fourth year of school at California State
University, Chico majoring in religious studies. She plans to attend Fuller Theological Seminary to obtain a masters degree in divinity. Email
Kathy Kriewald - Children's Director
Kathy is a graduate of Central Washington University with a degree in Education. She majored in Early Childhood Education and minored in Elementary Education. Postgraduate work includes a course in the Philosophy of Christian Preschool Education. She is a member of the International Association of Christian Early Educators.
Throughout her professional career she has been involved in Christian Education, most recently teaching preschool at Agapeland Christian Preschool in Selah, Washington.
Kathy enjoys the challenges and rewards of working with children. She works diligently with families and staff to insure a safe, fun, creative and caring environment where each child can meet Jesus and grow in His love.
Kathy and her husband, Charlie, both native Nebraskans, (Go Big Red) moved to Northern California from Yakima, Washington at the end of 2007. They have three grown children and three adorable grandchildren. In addition to spending time with family and friends, she enjoys gardening, scrapbooking, reading, traveling, 4-wheeling in the mountains and fishing. Email
Clark Minor - Music Director
Clark has directed church music since 1980, serving churches in Chico, Redding and Paradise. He came on staff in May 2006 and enjoys, in particular, the freedom and spontaneity of the worship at Aldersgate. His passion is for the church to experience the fullness of God's presence through joyful, heartfelt and intimate worship.
He has led worship for conferences and retreats throughout the region. He was a seminar speaker and worship leader for a Wheaton (Illinois) Bible Church conference in 2001 and directed a multi-church worship concert in Chico in 1994. He has directed church choirs throughout the north state and is a published worship song composer. He has directed multiple worship teams, directed seeker-intensive music programs and taught vocal training workshops.
Clark leads the Praise Team, a group of singers and instrumentalists that provides worship music for the contemporary service. He also directs the Chancel Choir for the traditional service and serves as organist for that gathering.
He holds a Master's Degree in music from California State University, Chico and studied piano for over 25 years. He performed as a semiprofessional concert artist from 1980-1992. His classical piano performances, original music on CD and digital photography are all available here. He has taught individual private piano, class piano at Butte Community College, and presently teaches class piano and music fundamentals courses at California State University, Chico. He also performs as an accompanist at CSU, Chico and plays regularly for the Chico Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
His love of the outdoors is reflected in his hobbies: windsurfing, mountain biking, hiking and landscape photography. Email
Vikki Petsche - Administrative Assistant
Vikki has an extensive background in home health care. She enjoys connecting with people in the church. She finds especially rewarding seeing people grow through Bible study and prayer. She also enjoys having a wonderful boss like Pastor Neal.
She has three grown children and loves spending time with her two grandchildren, Shaylee and Samantha. She loves to read just about anything, go for walks in Bidwell Park - especially in the Fall, and travel extensively. Her favorite destinations are Hawaii, England and Greece. Email
Katie Barrett and Candace Parker, Nursery Attendants
Our Leadership Team
Rod Kenyon, chairman
Larry Ducommun
Marlo Knox
Pastor Neal Neuenburg
Bobbie Perez
Rose Schottman
Al Schroeder
Norm Teter
Vikki Petsche, recording secretary