We are blessed to have two pastors, 13 elders and 15 deacons, as well as other staff members, serving the congregation and the community. You can reach our leaders through the church office: (916) 428-3439
Leadership
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Jeff worked for several years as the youth director at First Presbyterian Church in Burlingame where he met and eventually married his wife, Esther, in 1992. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1996 and took a call as the Associate Pastor for Youth and Families at Dundee Presbyterian Church in Omaha, Nebraska, where he served for eight years. In 2004, Jeff and Esther received a new call back to California and joyfully became a part of the Faith community here in Sacramento. Jeff and Esther have four children — Isabel, Noel, Godebo and Bereket. Next to spending time with his family, Jeff most enjoys backpacking, playing his guitar, dining on Mexican food and coaching Little League baseball.
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Brett Shoemaker serves as Associate Pastor to Youth and Families. Brett, a native of Washington, came to California after twenty years of youth ministry at a church near Seattle. His home team consists of four beautiful women: his wife, Wendy, and three daughters. Brett enjoys activities that involve motion, including biking, running, skiing, and ultimate Frisbee, and a few things that do not, such as card games and reading. He is thrilled to walk alongside Faith's young people and their families and to experience Spirit-filled, memory-making moments together through worship, mission and community.
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Eunice Aldrich
accompanist
Eunice has been playing the piano for more than 20 years. She earned her degree in composition from UC Davis, followed by a master’s degree in piano performance from CSU Sacramento. She lives in Sacramento with her husband, Michael, and their two spoiled dogs, Loki and Miki. She feels extremely blessed to be a part of Faith, and thinks that the Faith congregation is made up of the most welcoming and friendly church members she’s ever encountered.
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Laura joined the Faith staff in May 2013. She hails from Upstate New York but has lived in California for more than 20 years. In her spare time, Laura enjoys finding new and tasty uses for curry and cardamom, reading, hiking and taking spur-of-the-moment road trips. Laura became a member of Faith in 2017 and continues to be grateful to God for bringing her to this church family.
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Ron BeaMs
Director of Congregational Care
Ron and his wife, Sherry, have been members of Faith since 2015. Ron has an extensive background as a bereavement counselor, hospice chaplain, family support counselor and ordained minister. Ron feels that accepting the position of Director of Congregational Care is truly a calling of God for this time. Ron enjoys gardening and is known for bringing his harvests to church on Sundays and sharing them with neighbors. He also enjoys blessing us with his gift of singing on occasion.
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Marlys Emery
Financial AssistanT
Marlys and her husband Ken have been attending Faith since 2019. She worked for CalPERS for many years as an expert level analyst before retiring in 2022. Shortly thereafter, she joined Faith as the financial assistant in 2023. Marlys's parents and sister also attend Faith, and she and her husband were married at Faith in 2018. She attended seminary at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and served as a missionary for three years in Costa Rica and Bolivia. Marlys enjoys gardening, reading, traveling, trying new recipes, and attending musical theater productions. She is grateful for the Faith community.
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Mark joined Faith as director of music ministry in January 2017. He has been in music ministry since the early 70s and holds a degree in Composition from CSU Sacramento. He has three beautiful children: Chris (married and teaching music in Elk Grove), Eliza (studying music and art at American River College), and Jesse (in high school). His wife, Tracy, is the love of his life and the most gifted person he knows. He is thankful for being a part of, and inspired by, the people at Faith, who continually show God’s love and grace.
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Jacob Zvolanek joined Faith’s staff in 2020. He and his wife, Keanan, recently moved from San Jose to the Sacramento area, where they have been enjoying living closer to family. Prior to coming on staff at Faith, Jacob led worship for Los Gatos Christian School’s K-8 chapel program and taught middle-school Bible and math classes. Jacob received his BA in Biblical Studies from Azusa Pacific University and his MA in Ministry and Leadership from Western Seminary. He is passionate about the ministry of the Gospel and helping people finding their identity and purpose in Christ alone.
