Leadership

Mara is responsible for creating and establishing innovative and healthy processes for operations, communications, and staff development. She has served on the staff of CPC since 2016, playing a crucial role in leading through a renovation and expansion project, staff transitions, and a pandemic! Mara’s deft ability to create processes and systems—and her deep commitment to the staff and congregation—allow CPC’s ministry to thrive. She previously served as Executive Director of YouthWorks, a missions organization. Mara holds a master’s degree from St. Thomas.

Cory’s main goal is to grow CPC’s ability to extend the invitation of Jesus through weekend worship, hospitality on our church campus, appropriate next steps to learn more about Jesus and CPC, and outreach programs. Cory claimed his adult faith as his own at CPC, and he treasures the relationships—old and new—that make CPC so special. He served in several roles at CPC from 2005-2013, including Director of Student Ministries, then acquired experience in for-profit, non-profit, and the multi-campus-church arenas. He re-joined the CPC staff in 2019. Cory has a master’s degree from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Jonathan joined CPC in 2021 as Executive Pastor to provide leadership to ministry areas for all ages—birth through senior adults—including Missions and Care. His oversight focuses on the programs, processes, and pathways for everyone to experience the invitation of Jesus into discipleship and serving. Jonathan previously served at fellow ECO church, Highland Park Presbyterian, in Texas.