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Tom Ferrell
Senior Pastor
tom@abcchurch.org
Pastor Tom Ferrell and his wife, Gail, came to Atascadero Bible
Church in November of 1984. Tom came to serve Christ in the 1970’s
at Los Gatos Christian Church where he eventually served as one
of several Youth Ministers there. Upon graduation from Biola College
in 1980, Tom helped plant a church in Walnut, California, in conjunction
with completing a Master of Divinity degree from Talbot Theological
Seminary. After serving as the Associate Pastor for four years in
Walnut, Tom accepted the call to Pastor at ABC. Tom is deeply committed
to expositional Bible teaching and building leaders for the future.
He and Gail have been married since 1979 and have three children.
He enjoys outdoor activities, motorcycling, and coaching youth sports.
Tom’s favorite scripture is II Corinthians 4:5.
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Ron Smith
Missions/Connections Pastor
mail@abcchurch.org
Ron and Dorie came to ABC the summer of 1996. Ron and Dorie knew
Tom and Gail from High School days at Los Gatos Christian Church
in San Jose years ago. Through repeated invitations, the time was
right and the Smiths took Tom up and came to Atascadero. Ron brings
a wealth of experience in the areas of Worship, Music, Missions,
and “people ministry”. Ron has an AS degree in Biomedical
Engineering, a BA in Music, and a MA in Sacred Ministry. Married
to Dorie in 1980, they have three children, Ryan (married Jen Sept.
05), Brad is a Music Major at Cal Poly, and Emyle is a Music Major
at San Diego Christian College. Ron has served the Lord in churches
in San Jose, Oakdale, and Lancaster. He enjoys cycling all over
the North County and even doing “honey-dos” along with
Dorie. Joshua 1:7-8 is a favorite of Ron’s.
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Jay Ables
Children and Family Ministry Pastor
jay@abcchurch.org
Jay has been ministering to children and
their families since 1991. He joined the ABC staff in 2007 after
spending 9 years serving as the administrator for North Kern Christian
School in Wasco, CA and 8 years working as a youth pastor in the
Central Valley. Jay enjoys ministering to families by providing
marriage and family counseling and has spoken for various men’s
events, couples retreats and family related conferences. In 1995
he and his wife, Janet, founded a ministry known as Heart of the
Home which seeks to mentor and encourage young families. Jay graduated
with a Master’s of Divinity degree from The Master’s
Seminary and has a passion for training up children and their parents
so they can impact the world for Christ. Jay and Janet have been
married for 23 years and have four children, Amy, Ashley, Austin
and Addison. Jay enjoys traveling to Washington D.C. & Philadelphia,
PA providing students and adults with a Christian view of our nation’s
history. One of his favorite passages is Acts 17:11.
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Bryan Baldwin
Music Minister
bryanbaldwin@abcchurch.org
Bryan joined the ABC staff in July of 2005. Prior to that he served
as Music Minister for 12 years at River Oak Grace Community Church
in Oakdale CA. He and his wife Jill were married in 1983 and have
three daughters; Bethanie, Jessica and Brooke. Bryan spent 10 years
working in a family business while serving as Assistant Music Director
at Big Valley Grace Community Church in Modesto CA, before being
called to full time ministry in 1993. Along with his love of music
and family, Bryan enjoys outdoor sports and motorcycle riding. One
of his favorite passages of Scripture is Ephesians 2:4-8.
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Adam Weatherby
Senior High Youth Pastor
adam@abcchurch.org
Adam currently leads our High School Ministry while overseeing all
aspects of our Student Ministries. Adam earned a B.A. in Church
Leadership from Bethany College and obtained a M.A. in Religion
from Liberty Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Brenda, married
in 1996 and have two children, Conner and Dana. Adam has worked
in the business world, at youth camps, and most recently as our
Jr. High Director before assuming responsibility for our Youth Ministry.
He enjoys music, outdoor activities, and being with people. Philippians
2:5-11 is his favorite passage of scripture.
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Mike Smith
Jr. High / College Pastor
mikesmith@abcchurch.org
Mike joined the ABC staff in August of 2009. He served previously at Whittier Area Community Church doing Junior high and then High school ministry. While at WACC he met his wife Mary and they have been married in 2002. He then served at Community Christian Church in Anaheim Hills where he was the Pastor to Staff and Students. He has 13 years of youth ministry experience, a BA in Christian Education from Biola University and a Master's Degree in Christian Apologetics. His unique gifting has placed him at ABC to do Junior High and College Ministry. He enjoys surfing, reading, basketball and games. One of his favorite passages of scripture is 1 Peter 3:15-16.
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Chris Key
Administrator
chrismontykey@hotmail.com
Chris Key has been in the North County since 1960 and began attending
ABC in April 1969. In the late 1970s, Chris served on the staff
of ABC in various positions of administration and youth ministry
for three years before leaving in 1982 to pastor Garden Farms Church
and the Parkhill Community Church. In 1994, Chris returned to ABC
in the position of administrator. He and his wife, Linda, have five
children and nine grandchildren who are one of their greatest hobbies.
Chris also enjoys carpentry, missions trips to Mexico, teaching
Bible study and one-on-one discipleship.
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Diana Bermingham
Office Manager
diana@abcchurch.org
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Sandy Hesch
Children’s Ministry Asst.
sandy@abcchurch.org
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Jan Eaton
Bookkeeper
eatonjan@hotmail.com
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Scott Bermingham
Technial Services Director
scott@abcchurch.org
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Julie Dempster
Missions / Connection Coordinator
julie@abcchurch.org
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Linda Key
Secretary
secretary@abcchurch.org
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Jodi Reichard
Secretary
jodi@abcchurch.org
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Dorie Smith
Office Asst.
secretary@abcchurch.org |
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Kami Reasor
Kitchen Coordinator
kami@abcchurch.org
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Joey Halderman
Student Ministries Tech Director
joey@abcchurch.org
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Corrine Pahler
Student Ministries Administrator
corrine@abcchurch.org |
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Nicole Kudlac
Student Ministries Coordinator
nicole@abcchurch.org
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