Our Leadership Team

Ortega Church is guided by a Single Board Leadership Team who partners with our Staff Ministry Team to share an innovative and effective ministry in our rapidly changing missional context. Volunteer leadership and staff guide the Ortega Church Family in enacting our vision for ministry as we celebrate and share our joy of Christ’s love with our church, our community, and our world.

Ortega Church Lead Team 2026

Gretchen Lynch – Council Chair/Staff-Parish

Josh Sale – Lay Leader/Trustee

Carol Villemaire – Finance Chair

Zach Montford, Finance/Endowment Chair

Stacey McKendree – Finance

Kenny Wercinski – Finance

Frank Yong – Staff-Parish Chair

Abby DyalStaff Parrish

Lauren Purdy – Staff Parrish

Kip Ryan – Staff Parish

Phil Bancroft – Trustee Chair

Jim Lanier – Trustee

Jordan Marchman – Trustee

Rev. Art McClellan – Lead Pastor

Susan Norville, Director of Ministry

Kathy Story – Recording Secretary