Leadership at Chatham Church
An “All Y’all” Approach to Servant Leadership
At Chatham Church, we believe leadership is a shared calling—an “all y’all” approach rooted in the example of Jesus. Our church is led by a dedicated team of men and women who embrace servant leadership, offering their time, wisdom, and hearts to guide and care for our congregation.
These leaders provide strategic direction, organizational oversight, and spiritual shepherding. They pray faithfully, meet regularly, navigate complex decisions, and walk alongside people in seasons of hardship. Through it all, they seek to discern and carry out God’s purposes for our church and our community. We invite you to keep these leaders in your prayers as they continue to love and lead our church family with humility, courage, and grace.
Elders and Deacons

James Allen
Elder

Holly Anderson
Deacon

Betty Davis
Deacon

Chris Dekaney
Elder

Karen Foust
Deacon

Michael Gaffigan
Elder

Mark Hall
Elder

Robert Hill
Elder

Paul Kamen
Elder

Amanda Kendrick
Deacon

Ernie Lane
Elder

Rachel Matthews
Deacon

Linda Sands
Deacon

Steve Sands
Deacon
Executive Team

Alex Kirk
Lead Pastor

Jaime Castañer Weiss
Campus Teaching Pastor - Pittsboro

Michelle Stith
Minister of Worship Arts
Staff

Kaitlin Newell
Music Director

Tommy Parker
Video Director / Systems, Tools, Policies, and Procedures Coordinator

Ernie Lane
Director of Student Ministries

Cynthia Dekaney
Director of Chatham Kids

Leah MacMillan
Chatham Kids Campus Coordinator - NCH

Erica Prevost
Chatham Kids Campus Coordinator - PBO

Elizabeth Lynberg
Director of Family Ministries

Tamsey Hill
Director of Small Groups and Discipleship

Karen Foust
Community Liaison

MaryJo Williams
Financial Assistant

Jessical Waldstein
Administrative Assistant

Nicole Segnere
Administrative Assistant

Keith Ritchea
Facilities Manager

Jarrod Sargent
Director of Operations
Jessica Waldstein