Pastoral Staff
Dale Hopely, Senior Pastor
dhopely@churchatlitchfieldpark.org
Jim Butler, Executive Pastor
jbutler@churchatlitchfieldpark.org
Judson Souers , Pastor
Emeritus
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Church Staff
Brenda Morgan , Office Manager
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Patty Helm , Office Staff
ChurchAssist
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Janene Van Leeuwen , Children & Youth Ministries
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Chris Benoit, Nursery Coordinator
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Alberto Hernandez, Facilities
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William Gorton, Chancel Choir Director
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Mona McCash, Organist
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Amy Burns, Contemporary
Music Director
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Dale Hopely, Senior Pastor
Pastor Dale Hopely leads the staff of the Church at
Litchfield Park in support of the congregation in worship and as followers of
Jesus Christ. He provides leadership and direction to all of the
Church staff in support of the ministries of the Church.
Jim Butler, Executive Pastor of Ministerial Support
Jim
joined The Church at Litchfield Park in January, 2009. He will be working
closely with Dale to provide leadership in the areas of Christian Education and
Administrative support. Jim will also
work with Dale to support all of the ministries of the Church.
Jud Souers, Pastor Emeritus
Jud Souers is a long
time member of the Church and served as our Pastor for over 20
years. Since his retirement, Jud has continued to serve the Church
by filling the pulpit occasionally when needed.
Church Office Staff,
Brenda Morgan, Office Manager
Brenda loves
Mexican food, especially made with fresh, roasted New Mexico chile, and anything
chocolate. She enjoys watching the AZ Diamondbacks and the Phoenix
Suns, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Church Office Staff,
Patty Helm, Administrative AssistantPatty enjoys her family consisting of husband Jay,
sons Fred and Dave (and families) as well as 5 grown grandchildren and dog Lucy.
She enjoys Italian food, Mexican food and belongs to a group of friends who meet to try different restaurants.
Patty loves to travel, read and knit. She would like to learn to play a musical instrument.
Education Staff
Janene Van Leeuwen,Children & Youth Ministry DirectorJanene recently joined our Church staff and is quickly becoming active in developing
programs for both the children and youth programs. After moving to Goodyer, Janene taught technology
to K-8 students for six years and served as Community Outreach Coordinator and Public Information Officer
for four years.
When away from work, Janene enjoys playing the piano, composing music and spending time with her family
and three miniature pinschers.
Chris Benoit, Nursery Leader
Chris says her favorite food is Mexican chile rellenos. She
enjoys gardening, working with young children, and supporting her son who is serving in the Marines.
William Gorton
Traditional Music Director
William currently serves as the Traditional Music Director, his primary responsibility
being the direction of the Chancel Choir. He is also pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree
in Choral Conducting at ASU.
Music Staff
Mona McCash, Traditional Service Organist
Mona provides beautiful organ music in our Traditional
Service each week. She enjoys each summer in Texas visiting with
family and friends.
Alberto Hernandez
Custodial Staff
Alberto recently joined the staff at the Church.
You will find him working constantly to keep the Church
campus clean and looking nice. Alberto is very friendly
and willing to help anyone who asks.