Senior PASTOR

ANDREW RICHARDSON


Andrew Richardson is the Senior Pastor of Christ Church and is originally from LA but has also lived in Seattle, Mexico, and the Bay Area. After graduating from Azusa Pacific University, he served for nine years as the Director of Music Ministries and Pastor of Christian Education at Redwood Chapel Community Church. He is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary, and is also a Rhetoric School teacher at Trinity Classical Academy.


Andrew enjoys running, cooking, coffee, and having a great meal with family and friends. He is married to Rebekah and they have 4 daughters: Karis, Sophia, Naomi, and Evangeline. 


You can contact Pastor Richardson via email at arichardson@christchurchscv.com

Associate Pastor

AARON FUDGE


Aaron Fudge and his wife are both Southern California natives and have spent most of their lives in California, though they also lived in Portland for a few years. 


Aaron earned a Master of Divinity from Multnomah Seminary, a graduate certificate from New Saint Andrews College, and his bachelor's degree from Biola University. He is a Humanities teacher at Trinity Classical Academy and has taught as an adjunct professor as well. 


He and his wife love spending time with friends, reading good books, and enjoying the beach. Aaron is married to Elisabeth, and they have three beautiful children: Sarah, Justus, and Ruth. 

ruling elder

STEVE ROBERTSON


Steve is originally from Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of The School of Visual Arts in New York City and is an artist for Film Roman. Prior to coming to California, Steve and his wife served as missionaries in Romania. 


Steve is a sports fanatic who loves fine Scotch, a smooth cigar, and a stimulating conversation on the confluence of theology and culture.


He is married to Sarah and they have four children: Daniel, Catie, Paul, and Sam.

Ruling Elder

ANDREW SELBY


Andrew grew up outside Portland, OR but has now lived in Southern California longest of any place the Lord has called him.


Andrew met his wife Malea while studying great books at the Torrey Honors College, Biola University. Andrew earned an MA in Theology at University of Toronto and then a PhD in Religion, specializing in the theology of the early church at Baylor University, eventually publishing his dissertation on Ambrose of Milan and the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. He enjoys teaching Bible, Medieval History, Latin, and Rhetoric at Trinity Classical Academy and has been teaching or administrating in classical schools for over a decade. Along the way Andrew and Malea have been blessed with 5 children: James, Luke, John, Monica and Paul.


Andrew enjoys his morning work-out routine, hosting book groups and Bible studies, good coffee and wine, hikes in nature, beach trips, and the occasional pipe.

Deacon

NATE ALDERSON


Nate was born and raised in Ventura, California, where he met, and eventually married his wife, Kristen. They have four children: Levi, Conrad, Lianna, and Clayton.

deacon

TATE ANDERSON


Tate is originally from Seattle, Washington. He is an engineer at Boeing and has years of experience in deaconal work.


Tate enjoys fellowshipping with friends and making new ones. He and his wife are also well-known at Christ Church for their ability to make all kinds of coffee beverages having both been coffee house managers.


He is married to Charissa and they have 3 growing boys: Joshua, Thomas, and Joseph.

Deacon

ATHERTON CARTY


Atherton has been a member of Christ Church for over 10 years. He is known at church for his bold dress shirts. Atherton works for a global security company. On the weekends he enjoys watching Formula One racing and Steelers football.


Atherton and his wife, Sarah, have been married for over 20 years. They have two nearly adult sons, Thomas and Sam.

DEACON

DANIEL LUNDSTROM


Daniel was born and raised in Irvine, California. After graduating from Biola, he moved to Santa Clarita and began teaching at a local classical school. Later he obtained a PhD in Mathematics and now works as an analyst at Northrop Grumman.


Daniel and his wife Abby have three young children: Kenneth, Sophia, and George. Daniel and Abby enjoy traveling, discussing good books, and playing games with friends.

Deacon

PATRICK WEBB


Patrick was born in Virginia, but would say he’s primarily from Des Moines, Iowa. He and his family have attended Christ Church since 2008.


Patrick is a former Marine who has served overseas, and is currently serving his country in law enforcement.

He enjoys exercising and sitting around a fire pit with friends and family.


He is married to Candice and they have four children and a son-in-law: Alexandra, Owen, Morgan, Wade, and Timothy. 


Choir Director

BEKAH LEITHART


Originally from Douglasville, Georgia, Bekah discovered a love for music early on, working with her mother to lead worship services from a young age. After graduating from Samford University with her bachelor's degree in Music Education, Bekah entered the classroom setting, teaching High School Choir and Orchestra. Shortly after joining Christ Church, Bekah took over the choir and began contributing to the vibrant community at Christ Church through music.


Outside of church, Bekah spends most of her time teaching private voice and piano lessons and caring for her daughter. She enjoys a good cup of coffee and while she reads, crochet, or sews.


Bekah is married to Smith and they have one child, Audry.