Christ Church of Atlanta




			CHRIST CHURCH OF ATLANTA STAFF / VESTRY Alfred Sawyer Rector Alfred Sawyer has served churches in Georgia, England and Israel. He was for eight years Rector of Christ Church in Jerusalem, the oldest Protestant Church in the Middle East. He is a former journalist and has been ordained for over 25 years.


			Jeff Taylor Associate Rector The Rev. Jeff Taylor has twenty-years of experience in student and adult ministry and served at Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia, before joining the staff of Christ Church of Atlanta in May 2004. Prior to his work at Apostles, Jeff spent twelve years on staff with The Falls Church in northern Virginia, a congregation of the worldwide Anglican communion. While serving at the The Falls Church, Jeff took on leadership roles with Alpha and Adult Discipleship and also assumed pastoral care responsibilities. In September 2004, Jeff was ordained as a priest in the Anglican communion by the Rt. Rev. Frank Lyons, Bishop of Bolivia.

			Dr. Kenneth Boa Teaching Elder Ken Boa is a sought-after Bible teacher and author of numerous books on Christian apologetics and spirituality. He is the president of Reflections Ministries, and holds a PhD from New York University and a D.Phil from Oxford.

			Jan Robinson Director of Children's Ministries Jan Robinson has been involved with the children's ministries of Christ Church of Atlanta since the church was founded in 1998. She taught children's Sunday School and was an active volunteer and parent as the children's program grew. In 2000, when it became evident that there was a need for someone to organize, supervise and oversee the Children's Ministries, Jan was asked to join the staff of Christ Church of Atlanta. She has a great love for children and a strong desire to encourage them in their knowledge of the Bible and in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

			John Innes Pianist John Innes has been organist and pianist for the Billy Graham crusades and music coordinator for the Billy Graham School of Evangelism for almost 40 years. He holds a diploma from Moody Bible Institute, a Bachelor of Music degree from Wheaton College , and a Master's of Music degree from Northwestern University . John served for ten years as Director of Keyboard Ministries, pianist, organist and worship leader at First Baptist Church of Atlanta. He has also served as a pianist, organist and orchestral writer/arranger for the Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia.

			Julia Hastings Music Associate Julia Hastings sings and tours the world with The Georgia Festival Chorus under the direction of Frank Boggs. A native of Atlanta, Julia received her music degree from the University of Georgia. Julia has taught classroom and choral music, piano and voice, and has toured the United States with the Norman Luboff Choir in addition to performing with the Southern Savoyards and The Atlanta Lyric Theater.

			David Charney Director of Youth Ministry A graduate from Purdue University, David Charney held ministry positions at Trinity Episcopal Church (South Carolina) and Atlanta's North Avenue Presbyterian Church prior to becoming the Director of Youth Ministry at Christ Church of Atlanta. David is also the director of Kairos, Christ Church of Atlanta's outreach to teenage boys. David enjoys training for triathalons and recently completed his first Ironman in November 2007.
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			Melissa LeCraw Youth Ministry Assistant Melissa LeCraw received her degree in Sociology from the University of Georgia Athens. Currently working on her Masters degree for School Counseling, Melissa is passionate about working with youth and helping them focus on the Lord to guide them through their adolescent years.