Pastor Dave
Senior Pastor
Pastor Dave Hedgepeth received his call to full-time ministry in eighth grade, but God had to do a lot of work on him before he really claimed that call. Contact Pastor Dave Office Phone: 520.682.4201 Mobile Phone: 520.665.1545
Email: pastor@cccmarana.org
Pastor Ignacio
Pastoral Assistant
Pastor Nacho is our church’s Pastoral Assistant. He graduated from Lexington Theological Seminary in 2020, with a “Certificate in Hispanic Ministries.” He works full time for “Caring Ministries,” and with their support he leads a monthly food outreach from our church on the third Saturday of the month – volunteers welcome! He has a heart for evangelism, and engages in a variety of ministries in and through our congregation, including preaching and pastoral care. For fun, he loves to hunt and fish with his family.
Contact Pastor Ignacio: 520.301.6159
Ministry Staff
Elizabeth Watts
Chair of our Elders
As Chair of our Elders, Elizabeth leads our Elders in helping our Pastors engage our congregation in our five purposes. Our Elders are also responsible for helping to teach, pray with and for, and lead our congregation. Our Elders are elected by the congregation annually, and the chairperson is chosen by the Elders.
Contact Elizabeth: 520.682.4201
Paula Lee
Chairperson of our Deacons
As Chairperson of our Deacons. The Deacons are responsible for greeting people who come to worship, collecting the offerings, and serving and cleaning up communion. Deacons are elected by the congregation annually, and the chairperson is chosen by the Deacons. Paula also teaches Sunday school class for preschool and Kindergarten, as well as runs the Nursery. Contact Paula: 520.682.4201
Kim Blankinship
Outreach Center Coordinator
Kim, with the help of Frank and many other volunteers, runs the outreach center. The care and compassion she shows for the people of Marana and Avra Valley make Kim one in a million. We are lucky to have her. Contact: outreach@cccmarana.org
Geri Laing
Audio/Visual Lead
Geri is the Audio/Visual Lead. She is responsible for the look and sound of our service, and works closely with both the pastors and music team each week to ensure that things run smoothly and sound great.
Contact Geri: av@cccmarana.org
Nathaniel Privratsky
High School Youth Leader/Property Coordinator
Nathaniel recently assumed the role of property coordinator for Community Christian Church of Marana in November 2023. He also began volunteering with the High School youth class around the same time. In December 2023, he was entrusted with the leadership of the youth class, which was a significant opportunity that he embraced with faith.
Administrative Staff
Alisha Hawley
Preschool Director
Alisha is our Preschool Director. Our Community Christian Preschool is owned and operated by our church. It runs Mondays thru Fridays, 6 a.m-6 p.m., with exceptionally good care, solid teaching, and reasonable prices. See their site for more information. Contact Alisha: 520.682.4201
www.communitychristianpreschool.com
Patti Egleston
Office Manager
Patti serves as our Office Manager. She coordinates office staffing, helps ministries leaders create and duplicate materials, and conducts church business.
Contact Patti: 520.682.4201
office@cccmarana.org