Our Staff
Meet our leadership
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Fr. Ryan spent the first ten years of ministry as a pastor, in a non-denominational church, until becoming an Anglican in 2010. He was subsequently ordained in the Church of England, Diocese of Liverpool. His formation for the Priesthood took place at Regent College, Vancouver, and All Saints Center for Mission and Ministry in England. He holds a Diploma in Christian Ministry, a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Theology, an additional Master’s Degree in Practical Theology, and is presently pursuing a Doctorate in Ministry through Trinity Western University.
Fr. Ryan has a passion for the church to become a robust reflection of Christ in the community. He carries a love for the poor, a commitment to biblical preaching, and a growing interest in healing and spiritual formation.
Fr. Ryan has been married to his wife, Chantelle, for almost 21 years. Chantelle presently works in the film industry and enjoys painting and travel. Together they have three kids: Judah (19), Anna (17) and Greyson (16).
Erika Johnson
Presiding Officer
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Extended Supply Priest
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Rev. Dr. Bob Johnson
Associate for Liturgy and Music
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Bob has been minister of music at Church of the Ascension since 2009. He and his wife Catherine have one daughter, Kiersten. His passion is to see people transformed by the presence and power of God as they join together in worship. In addition to ministry as a church music director, Bob’s ministry has taken him throughout the United States and abroad to teach music and worship at conferences and local church events representing a wide variety of denominations and spiritual traditions.
Rev. Debby Buechner
Deacon
I’ve been a Deacon with Church of the Ascension for 16 years, I also oversee The Women’s Encouragement Bible Study. I am active with The Order of St. Luke. I am Chaplain to Daughter’s of the King, and Spiritual Director to Kairos Outside.
Rev. Rusty Hazelrigg
Deacon Rusty’s passion is for Outreach and Evangelism to connect with not only the “churched” but the “unchurched.” The mission is to reach out to the working families that are “too busy” to attend church on Sunday mornings. Within the church he is active in the Men’s Ministry, Building & Grounds, and the Memorial Garden ministries.
Rev. Sarah Bronos
Retired Associate for Healing Ministry
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Office Administrator
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Siju John
Technology and Media Coordinator
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Siju John has been a parishioner at Church of the Ascension since 2003. He joined the staff as Children’s Ministry Coordinator in April 2020 to work with families and volunteers for Sunday programming, Vacation Bible School and other family events.
In June 2023, he transitioned into the Technology and Media Coordinator role, where he serves with our AV volunteers to optimize our online services along with maintaining our church equipment.
Doug Webber
Financial Administrator
Michele Gladding
COOP Preschool Director
Anna Snider
Children’s Coordinator
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Our Vestry
Kathryn Angulo
Jeff Arnold
Beckie Bass
Erika Johnson, Sr. Warden
Michelle Lewis
Philip Manno
Clayton Williams
Mark Peebles, Jr. Warden
Kathy Roach
Joe Warren