Our Staff

Interim Senior Pastor

Rev. Charles L. Stark

Prior to joining St. John's in June 2017, he was the Director or Outdoor Ministry at Slumber Falls Camp, and pastor at Friends UCC in College Station, Faith UCC in Bryan, and Evangelical UCC in Lyons, Texas. Charles and his wife Bonnie have three children and five grandchildren. Charles feels that the centerpiece of ministry in a local congregation is a focus on relationships. The relationship of people to each other, the church, and their God is central to the life of faith in a congregation. The foundation of these relationships is a strong commitment to grace.

Associate Pastor

Ms. Risa Garza

Mrs Garza is a Licensed Minister and is currently working on her Master of Divinity Degree through Lexington Theological Seminary. Risa believes that we are called to accept one another with the universal love of Jesus Christ for all of God's children. She has a passion for pastoral care, social network outreach, and making sense of the scriptures for every age group.