Christ's Greenfield

Rev. Dr. Kevin Wyssmann, Pastor
(480) 892-8314 x 101
kwyssmann@cglchurch.org

Rev. Mark Chase, Assistant & Shepherding Pastor
(480) 892-8314 x 104
mchase@cglchurch.org

Pastor Chase was born and raised in San Diego, CA. He graduated from Concordia University in Irvine, California, in 2006. He is a recent graduate from the Master of Divinity program at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He joined the staff of Christ’s Greenfield Lutheran Church and School as Assistant Pastor in June of 2010. Pastor Chase and his wife Amanda are blessed with two children, Emma and Nathan. He enjoys just about anything competitive or outdoors and is very happy to be back in the Valley!

Jacob Boessling
(480) 892-8314 x 103
jboessling@cglchurch.org
Ministry Focus:  Jr. High & Sr. High
Jacob graduated from Lutheran High School North in Houston, TX, in 2001, and received his B.A. from Concordia University at Irvine in 2005. He is currently working on a Master of Arts in Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Phoenix. Jacob is married to Nicolette, and in March they just had their first child, a baby girl whom they named Francesca. Other family members: two Chihuahuas named Indy and Tali. Jacob has served Christ’s Greenfield as a DCE since 2005. His current focus is grade school, high school and college students. His hobbies include hiking, reading books at Starbucks, watching baseball, and eating!

Michael Jessop (Intern)
(480) 892-8314 x 144
mjessop@cglchurch.org
Michael Jessop, DCE Intern (July 2010 through June 2011)
Ministry Focus:  Elementary & Jr. High (K-8)
Mike was born in Santa Barbara and spent most of his life there. After a year of college at St. Olaf in Minne­sota, he transferred to Concordia to be in the DCE program. In his spare  time he enjoys swim­ming and playing guitar. His favorite Bible verse is Hebrews 13:1-2, “Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels with­out know­ing it.” Mike's favorite drink from Starbucks is a hazelnut latte. The craziest thing he has ever done is a toss up between bungee jumping in Mexico and skydiving in Monterrey! Mike is excited to be doing his DCE internship here in Gilbert, and is looking forward to living in a new state, making new friends, and having the opportunity to learn, share, and grow in faith with all of the members of Christ’s Greenfield Lutheran Church during his DCE internship.

Matthew Frable
mfrable@cglchurch.org
Primary organist; vocal and handbell choir director; and keyboard leader for contemporary worship, effective September 1, 2010

Matthew has lived a life brimming with Lutheran musical heritage and a long time love for choral performance. Once a high-stepping drum major for his high school marching band, he branched out from saxophone to piano to organ. After receiving B.A. degrees in Music Therapy and Music Education from SMU (Dallas, TX), Matthew earned a Masters in Sacred Music from Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Columbus, OH). He teaches music and drama at Seton Catholic Preparatory High School in Chandler. Matthew, wife Betty and their 3 children moved to Arizona 8 years ago, and sun-lover Matthew enjoys biking -- even in triple digit temperatures!

Jack Kalleberg - Business Manager
(480) 892-8314 x 145
jkalleberg@cglchurch.org

Linda Butler - Office Administrator
(480) 892-8314 x 100
lbutler@cglchurch.org
 

Elma Harris - Calendar & Scheduling
(480) 892-8314 x 102
eharris@cglchurch.org

Sally Heiser - Visitors and Membership
(480) 892-8314 x 108
sheiser@cglchurch.org

Sally moved to Arizona in 1998 with her husband Ron to be near her daughter and son, who had both come to the southwest from Minnesota in 1989.  She loves to swim, cook and bake, collects various antiques, and is something of a current events junkie, who is still trying to get used to the political system of Arizona.  Sally and Ron both enjoy sports on television--both the local teams and their Minnesota Twins and Vikings.  Their two children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren all live either in the Phoenix area or in nearby California, and that makes them happy indeed.

Anne Manross - Publications and Communications
(480) 892-8314 x 108
amanross@cglchurch.org

Anne moved here in 1965 to attend ASU, and liked it so much she stayed! She still loves her Chicago roots and gets back there as often as possible. Her son and grandchildren all live in Gilbert and are a constant source of joy in her life. She retired in January 2007 and joined our church staff part-time a few months later. She likes new challenges, which includes all things computer. Be sure to let her know if you see something that needs updating on the new church website! When not at church, with her grandchildren, or on the golf course, Anne enjoys travel, reading, board games, playing cards and time with friends and family. Did we mention she likes to play golf?!
 

Steve Ehrman - New Member Assimilation
sehrman@cglchurch.org

Steve assists with worship services and devotes much of his time to new members, welcoming them into Christ's Greenfield and helping them to finding areas of interest where they would like to use their time and talents in our parish.

Tom Luley - Adult Small Group Bible Studies
tluley@cglchurch.org

Tom also assists with worship services. He coordinates and organizes adult small group bible studies at the various times of the year, and publishs the "Faith Journey brochures," which list all of the bible studies available to at various times of the year.

Bob Burgess - School Principal
bburgess@cglschool.org
(480) 892-8314, x 129

Mr. Burgess became principal at Christ's Greenfield Lutheran School ("CGLS") in 2008. Before joining CGLS staff, he completed 20 years of teaching in Lutheran schools in Louisianna, Illinois, Texas and Michigan; and 5 years of school administration in Florida. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984 from Concordia University-Chicago, and a Master of Education in School Administration from Saginaw State University in 2002.

Mr. Burgess and his wife, Julie, have been married for 25 years and have been blessed with three children.  His favorite Bible verse is: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11.
 

 Laurie Wyssmann - Preschool Director
lwyssmann@cglschool.org
(480) 892-8314, x 110

Mrs. Wyssmann grew up on Overland Park, KS, a suburb of Kansas City. She graduated from Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is married to the administrative pastor of Christ's Greenfield. The Wyssmann's have five children. Mrs. Wyssmann has been involved in various aspects of early childhood for over thirty years. She has been with Christ's Greenfield Lutheran Preschool since it's beginning in 1985 as a Lead Teacher. Mrs. Wyssmann is finishing her Master's Degree in Education at the University of Phoenix. Mrs. Wyssmann is a member of NAEYC and the Lutheran Educator's Association.