Rev. Ann Conklin, Pastor and Head of Staff

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Rev. Ann Conklin began her ministry with First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara in March, 2022, as Pastor/Head of Staff. Prior to that, she served Presbyterian churches in Mesa, AZ and Grand Rapids, MI. Care for the whole person is at the heart of her ministry since prior to becoming a pastor, Ann had a career as a physical therapist. …

Rev. Dr. Gordon Hess, Parish Associate

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‘Gordy’ is the Parish Associate for FPCSB and has served in this capacity since 2000. As the Parish Associate, he is available to support and participate in every aspect of ministry as needed. Email: gclint3@mac.com [read more…]

Rev. John Burnett, Parish Associate

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John is a parish associate joining FPCSB after relocating to Santa Barbara.  As a parish associate he is supporting the deacons ministries  and is available to support and participate in the ministries of First Presbyterian. John served Presbyterian churches in San Bernadino and Westlake Village, CA. He is also a retired Human Resources Manager from a national corporation. John is …

Charles “Chuck” Curtis, Commissioned Lay Pastor

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Known by all (except my mother and sister) as “Chuck,” I have been on the staff of First Presbyterian Church since 2006, serving as Director of Mission and Evangelism. In 2012 I completed our Presbytery’s two year program of Lay leadership Training and was subsequently commissioned as Lay Pastor for Mission and Evangelism. Email: ccurtis@fpcsb.org [read more…]

Diane Kirkpatrick, Commissioned Ruling Elder

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I’ve been a member of First Presbyterian Church Santa Barbara since 1985 when I, and my husband Lee, joined. I was raised in Asia and graduated from a Missionary High School in India. [read more…]

Erin Bonski-Evans, Minister of Music

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Erin makes her home in Santa Barbara (with husband, Matt and daughter, Aria) and brings with her a love for the church, its music and hymns; a depth of experience with choirs, choral conducting, vocal and keyboard performance, and developing children’s music programs; an appreciation for the diversity of church music styles and genres; and a warm, welcoming, and collaborative …

Susan Croshaw, Children's Ministries Director

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I grew up here at First Presbyterian Church, and came back to Santa Barbara to get married and raise my family. Email: scroshaw@fpcsb.org [read more…]

Denise Rodman, Business Administrator

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“Business Administrator… Because ‘Multitasking Ninja’ isn’t a Job Title” I’m not sure how much ninja my job is but multitasking certainly applies. As First Pres’ Business Administrator I’m responsible for the business aspects of the church, such as finances, human resources, and payroll, as well as daily operations and supporting the pastors, other staff members and ministry leaders as we …