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 Pastor:

Timothy M. Ziegenhals began his pastoral role at the First Congregational Church of Essex in 1994. Tim graduated with his Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, Massachusetts. He also holds a D.Min. from Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Mercy Center, Colorado Springs, CO. Tim is married to Rama, who is also a trained spiitual director. Before entering the ministry, they both worked for a number of years in the area of corporate lending. They have two teenage daughters, Thais and Iela.



Youth Pastor:

Jason Lawrenz

Jason is currently a student in the Masters of Divinity program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He holds a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Wheaton College, in Wheaton, IL (2005). He enjoys writing and has served as a columnist for Ignite Your Faith, a youth magazine of Christianity Today International. He and his wife, Robin, were married in 2007 and enjoy ministering in the church together.
 


 
Minister of Music:

Michael Huth holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio and a Master of Music degree from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. During the past 19 years, he has been active as a performer and conductor in the North Shore area. Activities include: instructor of saxophone at Gordon College, guest conductor at Gordon College, saxophone soloist at Gordon and many other venues, and music director and choir director at several North Shore churches. 
  


 
Sunday School Coordinator:

Susan Zwart
 



 
Administrative Assistant:

Kathy Cushna 


 
Sexton:

Marietta Kamin