Joey joined the ministry at CBC in August 2007.  Joey was born in 1983 and comes to CBC from Visalia, CA where he was raised.  After completing his BA in Music Education/Vocal Performance at San Jose State University, he completed a year’s internship at Westgate Church.  He loves to sing Southern gospel music and lead worship!  He enjoys playing the occasional game of basketball and, of course, video games. An interesting fact: Joey has the ability to harmonize with himself!

Joey feels he is incredibly blessed that his job is to help others meet with God, as a body, on a weekly basis.  His passion for ministry is the people and relationships that he gets to build while working at CBC.

Debra is a second-generation San Josean who holds a BA in English from San Jose State University, a BA in Management from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.  Retired after 32 years as an Executive with Santa Clara County Superior Court, she started her ministry at CBC in December 2006.  Debra enjoys a wide variety of outside activities including cooking, entertaining, traveling, and reading.  Interesting fact: Debra is a member of one of the local Storytellers’ Associations!

Debra credits Romans 12:1-2 with bringing her to Christ in 2004.  Her passion for Women’s Ministry is to provide a place where women feel safe to share who they really are and to grow together, so that they can be equipped in their walk with the Lord.

Nanda was born in Tamilnadu, South India in 1948, and received both a B.S. and a B.Ed. from Indian universities before completing a B.S. from San Jose Bible College, a Master's in Divinity from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburgh, Indiana.  In 1976, Nanda married Elizabeth and they have three children and two grandchildren.  Nanda enjoys reading and the occasional mystery movie but confesses that his passion is found in his garden and in traveling.  September 1998 saw the beginning of a new venture for Nanda at CBC where he leads and mentors Global Outreach and Life Groups.  Nanda’s most identifiable trait is his quick wit and ready smile.

Alan is a Pennsylvania native who graduated from Stanford with a BS in Math and spent 35 years in the computer business.  He began attending CBC in 1981 and started his current ministry in July 2006, after having retired from HP the previous year.  He has been married to Gretchen for over 38 years.  Together, they boast of two daughters, one son, a grandson, and a granddaughter.  When not working on a project at CBC, Alan can be found listening to Christian radio, working on his collection of vintage German and American cars, or on the golf course.

Alan’s passion for ministry is to give his time for the work of the Church.  If there is something he can do to help things work better, then he wants to contribute.

Ryan Paterson, Family Minister
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Ryan is a San Jose native who studied Biblical Studies and Christian Education at BIOLA University. He was born in 1980 and married his wife, Rebecca, in 2001.  They have a daughter and a son.  CBC was fortunate when Ryan found his way to its doors in August 2007 after 9 years in Youth Ministry. Outside of CBC, Ryan can be found doing his favorite things: “hanging out” with Rebecca and the kids at the Discovery Museum, or umpiring Little League in the spring.  He’s a Disc Golf player as well, and authors his own blog –ryanapaterson.blogspot.com.

Bill joined CBC's staff on October 1, 1988.  Prior to that time, he served as Executive Director of the Santa Clara County Fair for 20 years.  Bill and his wife, Gen, have 3 grown children and 10 grandchildren.  His family and children have been some of the greatest gifts given to him and spending time with them brings Bill blessings beyond measure.

Bill’s favorite pastime and hobby is working with youth.  His greatest fulfillment and relaxation is in working and investing in the lives of young people.  Gen and Bill have been privileged to lead, on a volunteer basis, a youth ministry called Youth Focus Inc., in which they have been able to reach out to hundreds of young people over the past 39 years from all over California.  On his day off, Bill teaches at a local elementary school leading the 4th & 5th grade music program for 210 students.

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