Leadership
Staff
R. Adam Berndt
Pastor
Pastor Adam comes to Albuquerque by way of Chicagoland where he served on staff at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights, IL after earning a Master of Divinity degree from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. “God be with you! I am blessed to serve as lead pastor for this dynamic community of faith. The commitment to children and Christian education along with a sense of mission to the wider church and service to the world was part of God’s call to serve here. It is a blessing to learn and grow in life and faith together!”
Linda Willoughby
Administrator
Linda has been the Church Administrator at Cross of Hope since 1995. From Linda: “God has led me to Cross of Hope to utilize the skills of administration. It is a true blessing to work along the side of staff, volunteers and congregation folks. The ministry of interaction with all ages that happens during the week is what excites me to work at Cross of Hope. Being a disciple of Christ is fun and at the same time serious business. I have an accountability to God to live the life of Christ and to disciple those around me.”
RC Jordan
Director of Worship & Community Life
Hello! What an exciting time for me to join as the new Director of Worship and Community Life with Cross of Hope! Since joining the church back in 2019 with my sweetheart, Art Kavanaugh, I always enjoyed the company of our congregation and Pastor Adam. A hiatus period was needed to care for Art’s dad, who unfortunately passed away last year. Since his passing, Art and I are now able to come every Sunday with thanksgiving. I had volunteered to be the Altar Team Lead, and now, I am happy to provide “the Word” to y’all through the weekly worship bulletins and projections along with anything related to our community life. We love to keep everyone informed! Wink! With gratitude! Thank you!
Brianne Mares
Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk
Brianne Mares has been in accounting and bookkeeping for 17 + years. She feels very blessed to have the opportunity to be the Bookkeeper for Cross of Hope Church and School.
Peg Biedermann
Director of Digital life
Peg is a retired APS teacher. She has a strong background in technology and art. She helps her wife, Paula, run Warm Hearts Therapy Dog Network, and works with a variety of animal rescues and shelters. Peg is also on the staff at Mission Vet Clinic and puts in a day of work at PetSmart every other Saturday. The animal jobs help Peg to help others when it comes to saving and finding homes for our furry friends.
Amy Ellis
Accompanist
Florence Begay
Nursery Attendant
Church Council
Cross of Hope’s church council is the elected governing body of the church.
Margaret C Reed
Council President
Sherrie Simek
Vice President
Janet Conlon
Secretary
Todd Bramley
Treasurer
Bob Arseneau
Council Member
Linda Ehlers
Council Member
Tim Fuller
Council Member
Greg Morrison
Council Member
Kristi Valdez
Council Member
Ron Wirths
Council Member
To contact the Church Council President, please email cohcouncil@crossofhope.org
