John is captivated by the upside-down nature of the Kingdom of God and has over a decade of youth ministry experience with NCC’s student ministry and Young Life. He grew up in the foothills outside of Sacramento where his childhood fostered a compulsive curiosity and a drive to discover that led him to study Physics and Nanotechnology at Penn and Stanford. After five years leading research teams in a clean energy startup, John consults for climate technologies seeking to maximize impact both scientifically and socially. He loves the outdoors, photography and reading. John and Joanna live in Menlo Park with their young son.

Kavita is inspired to be part of a "community" church, one that prioritizes in word and deed (and in its name!) loving each other and loving our neighbors. She grew up in Princeton, New Jersey to immigrant parents from India, whose Christian roots connect back to St. Thomas' proclamation of the Gospel in Kerala. Kavita studied finance at Wharton, received an MBA from Harvard, and currently works in real estate private equity. She regularly serves on the NCC worship team and is an advocate for foster care ministry. Kavita’s many hobbies include playing guitar, hosting dinner parties, and staying active with running, golf, and weight training.

Throughout her faith journey, Charlotte feels fortunate to have served as a volunteer for student and children's ministries, as a small group leader in various life stages, and on trips to Mexicali. She grew up in Menlo Park and is a graduate of UC Davis where she studied English, film studies, and communications. She has been working in communications and public relations for over 10 years, currently at a San Francisco-based startup. Charlotte is an avid reader and writer, a devoted San Francisco Giants fan, and a pop culture enthusiast. You’ll often see Charlotte and Danny taking long walks through Menlo Park with their young daughter and dog, Sperry.

Abigail is involved at NCC with the women’s leadership team, Restorative Justice, Envision, as a Sunday greeter, and also organizes NCC Camino de Sonoma hikes. She followed God’s call to leave financial services over 20 years ago to pursue a career in global ministry and social justice, now working for Edify, an international nonprofit, helping to expand Christ-centered education in Africa and Latin America. Abigail has an MBA in finance and an MA in international studies with a passion for serving alongside people breaking out of poverty. She is a Menlo Park resident who enjoys hiking the beautiful local trails, skiing, international travel, and fitness classes.

Ted loves NCC's community, worship, and commitment to grace-drenched discipleship. He actively serves our congregation as a member of the worship band, and took his family on the inaugural NCC Borderlands pilgrimage in 2024. Ted grew up in Nashville and came to faith during his college years at Stanford. He has worked in tech and non-profit since college and currently serves as Intuit's global accountant leader on the QuickBooks team. He is also an active board member of The Veritas Forum. Ted and Ashley live in Menlo Park with their three children—two in high school and one in college. He enjoys cycling, CrossFit, and making music.

Since joining NCC, a spiritual renewal has led Les to service on the campus and beyond. His participation in men's ministry, Borderlands, Thursday prayer group, and most recently jail ministry has emboldened his faith and enhanced his Sunday worship with new and old friends alike. Born and raised in North Carolina, Les had a 40 year career in financial services, mostly in Menlo Park. He has been active  in the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, and Bible Study Fellowship. His retirement has allowed for many wonderful memories with four grandchildren, playing more golf, and extensive travel with his wife Suzanne as she adds to her growing list of international marathons.

Maria recognized early in life that serving in the church was an integral part of her calling. She has served in a variety of leadership and ministry roles and her ministry at NCC centers on two primary commitments—making disciples of all nations through Envision and her work with the Fuller cohort, and extending God’s welcome to all people through Borderlands, the Accompaniment Team, and co-leading a monthly small group for parents of LGBTQ children. Maria grew up in Southern California and came to Stanford where she received a degree in Human Biology. She and Arne are retired and enjoy traveling, especially when it gives them the opportunity to spend time with their grown sons.

Erik is passionate about the community Jesus is building at NCC and excited to see how God will lead us into greater faith, hope and love in the coming years. He grew up in church in Sacramento and had an encounter with Jesus in high school. Erik and Jill met at Westmont College, and have lived in the Bay Area since 1997. He is a lawyer at Morrison & Foerster who leads complex litigation involving disputes over intellectual property, mergers, and corporate restructuring. Erik also serves on the board of a large Silicon Valley pro bono legal service provider. You will find Erik and Jill around Menlo Park walking, playing pickleball, planning travel, and enjoying long dinners with friends.

Diana has heard God’s call to join the work of seeking educational, economic, and racial justice, and is currently engaging the NCC Envision group on the topic of incarceration. Her career in software product management evolved to working in educational software when she felt God shine a light on how education can change life trajectories. Diana has volunteered with children, coached with Future Profits, tutored with School on Wheels, and been a Reading Buddy. A Menlo Park resident, you can often find her working out with her Team Fitness buddies, sewing, hiking or walking with Russ and their two dogs, or spending time with their three adult children, who are triplets.

Annette cares deeply about the NCC community. She chairs the New Beginnings Preschool board and enjoys attending women’s dinners, serving on the NCC immigrant accompaniment team, and being part of a multi-generational small group. Annette is co-founder of the Ravenswood Education Foundation, a nonprofit supporting K–8 students in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park. Originally from Texas, she studied biology at Stanford and later earned her MBA there. She and her husband, John Todd, own a photography management and licensing agency. They live in Palo Alto, where Annette enjoys hiking, gardening, and reading.