Church Staff

Rev. Andrew Rausch, Pastor Contact Andy

Andy Rausch is a native to Salinas, and taught school in southern Monterey County before attending seminary at Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey. Andy then served the First Presbyterian Church of Marion, Iowa, before returning to California where he served as the Associate Pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo. Andy brings a vast experience in working with youth and children to his ministry at Northminster Presbyterian Church, as well as a loving heart for people of all ages. He is single, and has two cats-- Shadow and Independence.

Dana Vivit, Director of Music Contact Dana

Dana directs the Chancel Choir, the primary choir at Northminster Presbyterian Church, as well as the Chancel Bells, the Brass Angels youth bell choir, and leads the F*L*O*C*K* children's music program. Dana has her BA in music from San Jose State University, teaches at several area private schools, and works at Bookmark music store in Pacific Grove. Dana is married and has two grown sons and two delightful grandchildren.

Jessica Montero, Director of Children's Ministries Contact Jessica

Jessica is a mother of three young children with a fourth on the way and brings an amazing amount ofn enthusiasm to the church as the Director of Children's Ministries.

Bob Burnes, Director of Youth Ministry Contact Bob

Bob comes to Northminster with incredible youth ministry experience at churches around the world. Bob is married and has two young children. Bob is on the Presidio of Monterey police force and is a member of the California Air National Guard.

Mike Parks, Church Administrator Contact Mike

Mike manages the church. Mike has been on the staff at Northminster Presbyterian Church for seven years, and knows almost everything! Any questions about building use should be directed to Mike. Mike is married and has one delightful son, and is the proud "parent" of his purebred Chinook dog, Sasha.

Micki Brown, Secretary Contact Micki

Micki has been the Church Secretary of Northminster for 15 years and counting. She considers it God's greatest blessing to be allowed to serve her wonderful NPC family in whatever way they need. Micki has a passion for the Body of Christ... and for animals, especially her 15 fur and featheerd children.

Claire Vincent, Organist

Claire has been the organist at Northminster Presbyterian Church for 30 years. She teaches piano and organ privately. Claire is married with two grown children and 4 grandchildren.

Adrienne Noggle, Choir Accompanist

Adrienne brings to Northminster a love of music and the Lord. She is an accomplished concert pianist with several CDs recorded. Adrienne owns and operates "Noggle's Country Store" near Arroyo Seco.

Laura Hunter-Michels, Day Care Site Supervisor and PreSchool Director

Susan Fox, Day Care Teacher

Pedro "Pete" Gomez, Custodian