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Garrett Craw is pastor of Christ Church and was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He spent most of his early life traveling the world as an army brat. While serving in the Marine Corps he was converted to Christianity and felt a call to enter pastoral ministry. He also currently serves as chaplain for Marine Corps League Detachment 597, a veteran's organization.

Garrett is a graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis and enjoys a robust espresso, good jazz, a fine cigar, and great conversation.

He is happily married to Michele and they have four children: Christiana, Ethan, Elizabeth, and the newest addition, baby Celeste.

For more information on Christ Church, you can reach Pastor Craw via pastor@christchurchscv.net.

Andrew Richardson is a ruling elder and seminarian of Christ Church and is originally from Los Angeles but grew up in Seattle. After graduating from Azusa Pacific University, he served for nine years as the Director of Music Ministries and Pastor of Children’s Ministries at Redwood Chapel Community Church. He is currently enrolled in graduate studies at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Andrew enjoys having a great meal with family and friends, particularly a great steak and a Cabernet Savignon. He also loves running, drinking cappuccinos, and reading C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, and N.T. Wright.

He is married to Rebekah and they have 2 children: Karis and Sophia.

Steve Robertson is a ruling elder of Christ Church and 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.

Tate Anderson is a deacon of Christ Church and is originally from Seattle, WA. 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.