Staff & Leadership

WCC

WATERFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH - 11:00am SUNDAY WORSHIP

Leadership Team

We're fortunate to have a great staff and leadership team.  They're super passionate about leading in their area of ministry, but they also love to bring volunteers on board!  Let's introduce them.

Brent Wood

Lead Pastor

"Hey, everyone, I'm Brent - and I have been pastor here at WCC since 2010 - but I honestly believe these days are some of the best since I have been here.  We're seeing our church grow younger and the enthusiasm ramp up, while at the same time being aided by the wisdom of those older.  We truly are an intergenerational church.

"My wife Kelly and I have been married for over 30 years and love doing life together - especially if there is some way for us to get outdoors.  We do a lot of biking (summertime) and hiking (year-round).  We have three kids that we're tight with.  Allie and her husband live in Pasadena, Lindsay lives in the Chicago area, and Luke lives in Grand Rapids.  I am a huge family guy - and love to visit with my kids any chance I get (especially California in the cold months)!"

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"Hey, everyone, I'm Brent - and I have been pastor here at WCC since 2010 - but I honestly believe these days are some of the best since I have been here.  We're seeing our church grow younger and the enthusiasm ramp up, while at the same time being aided by the wisdom of those older.  We truly are an intergenerational church.

"My wife Kelly and I have been married for over 30 years and love doing life together - especially if there is some way for us to get outdoors.  We do a lot of biking (summertime) and hiking (year-round).  We have three kids that we're tight with.  Allie and her husband live in Pasadena, Lindsay lives in the Chicago area, and Luke lives in Grand Rapids.  I am a huge family guy - and love to visit with my kids any chance I get (especially California in the cold months)!"

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Chris Knuth

Associate Pastor / Worship Director

Chris Knuth has been leading worship at Waterford since February 2022. He has been in ministry since 2004. Chris and his wife Jill have been married for 20 years and have four children. Chris enjoys doing handyman work and kayaking with his family. 

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Chris Knuth has been leading worship at Waterford since February 2022. He has been in ministry since 2004. Chris and his wife Jill have been married for 20 years and have four children. Chris enjoys doing handyman work and kayaking with his family. 

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Jill Knuth

Administrative Assistant

Jill Knuth joined the staff as Administrative Assistant January 2023. She is Chris' better half and is working to keep us organized and connected with Waterford Community Church family. If you have any questions about WCC fill out the Connect / Prayer Card and she will be sure to get back with you or have one of the staff contact you. 

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Jill Knuth joined the staff as Administrative Assistant January 2023. She is Chris' better half and is working to keep us organized and connected with Waterford Community Church family. If you have any questions about WCC fill out the Connect / Prayer Card and she will be sure to get back with you or have one of the staff contact you. 

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Gary Johnson

Financial Administrator

Gary has been a part of Waterford Community Church for many years. He serves on staff as our Financial Administrator seeing that our finances are handled with care and expertise. He and his wife Susan also volunteer in a variety of discipleship ministry areas.  

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Gary has been a part of Waterford Community Church for many years. He serves on staff as our Financial Administrator seeing that our finances are handled with care and expertise. He and his wife Susan also volunteer in a variety of discipleship ministry areas.  

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Elder team

Brent Wood

Brent Barnes

Bill Eichhorn

George Hamilton

Gary Johnson

Brian Manganello

Bob Taylor

Mike Willison