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Our Leadership

Get To Know Us

At NSCBC, we’re convinced that everything about us—from our leadership, to our mission, to how we worship—says something about what we believe. This page will help you begin to get to know us and we hope you’ll join us on a Sunday morning so that we can get to know you as well! Our leadership model is a congregation-affirmed, pastor-led, elder-governed, deacon-served, policy-based framework.

Our Staff

Our staff brings a diversity of experience and ideas together toward a common goal of seeing a gospel movement on the North Shore.

Bobby Warrenburg - Senior Pastor

Bobby Warrenburg

Senior Pastor

Richard Wallace - Associate Pastor

Richard Wallace

Associate Pastor

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Carl Kraines

Office Manager

Laura Range - Minister to Children and Families

Laura Range

Minister of Children and Families

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Amanda Lemieux

Ministry Associate for Emerging Generations

Adam Kurihara - Minister of Worship Arts

Adam Kurihara

Minister of Worship Arts

Julie Funderburk - Youth Minister

Julie Funderburk

Youth Minister

Ruth Feins - Bookkeeper

Ruth Feins

Bookkeeper

Maria Reiss - Assistant Bookkeeper

Maria Reiss

Assistant Bookkeeper

Our Elders

The Elders at NSCBC seek to ensure that the church achieves its mission and observes biblical standards by caring for, praying for, and serving the individuals and families we worship alongside. 

Russ Tuck, Current Elder

Russ Tuck

Chair and Moderator, (2nd term, ends Jan 2026)

Nate Sidmore, Current Elder

Nate Sidmore

(2nd term, ends Jan 2026)

Bobby Warrenburg - Senior Pastor

Bobby Warrenburg

Pastor

Russ Bjork, Current Elder

Russ Bjork

(1st term, ends Jan 2026)

Andrew Rennekamp

1st term (ends 2026)

Antuan Weeks

1st term (ends 2028)

Our Deacons

The Deacons at NSCBC assist the Elders in achieving the mission of the church by caring for, praying for, and serving the individuals and families we worship alongside.

Natalie Crowson

Chair, 2025-2028

Katie Alcott

2023-2026

Marcia Sidmore

2023-2026

Porter Sprigg

2023-2026

Nancy Stallard

2023-2026

Janet Bjork

2024-2027

Jon Rodgers

Deacon of Personnel

Clay Range

Deacon of Facilities

Kristin Gelinas

2025-2028

Lauren Meekins

2025-2028

Laura Gallant

2025-2028

Lissa Whitley

2023-2026

Ministry Leaders

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Rachel Cotton

MomCo Ministry Leader

Russ Bjork, Current Elder

Russ Bjork

Evening Service Leader

Janet Bjork, Current Deacon

Janet Bjork

Evening Service Leader

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Jim Maden

Treasurer

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Natalie Crowson

World Team Leader

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Jim & Nanette Maden

Downtown Dinner Leaders

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Kathy Copan

Griefshare Leader

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Lyndsy Weeks

Griefshare Leader

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Bobby Warrenburg

Senior Pastor

Bobby is excited to lead a church that is committed to making disciples, reaching the lost, and living on mission together. Bobby is originally from Austin, TX, and received his Bachelor of Business Administration and Master’s in Professional Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. After spending some time working in business, he felt a call to ministry and went to China with his wife, Julie, for three years as a church planter. Bobby then came to New England to study at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he received his Master of Divinity degree. He has most recently served for eight years at a church in Southwest London as the Associate Pastor and then Senior Pastor. Bobby and Julie have four children: William, Grace, Annie, and Lucy. Bobby enjoys cycling, reading, Netflix, meals with friends, and (don’t tell anyone) bird-watching.

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Richard Wallace

Associate Pastor

Richard came to New England from the other side of the Atlantic, growing up in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, before moving to Cambridge, England for university and a subsequent career as a Software Engineer. After working on staff for two churches in Northern Ireland, Richard came to America to study for a Masters of Divinity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Richard loves the North Shore and the people here and is passionate to see as many people as possible across Essex County hearing, understanding, and being changed by the gospel of Jesus. He and his wife, Tess, have been members of NSCBC since 2016 and together with their sons Finn and Caelan live in Beverly Farms near the church. They love to spend as much time as possible outdoors on the North Shore, and are very fond of all the local seafood. Richard particularly enjoys the sport of rugby, but is yet to find a sport that he doesn’t enjoy (Go Red Sox!)

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Carl Kraines

Office Manager

Carl, originally from Rhode Island, grew up as a missionary kid in southwest Germany, an experience that stirred his heart for the global Church. After graduating high school in 2014, Carl moved back to the U.S. to attend Gordon College. He studied Theatre and Communications, deepening his love of story, community, and creative expression. With a background in marketing and communications, he brings a deep appreciation for hospitality and behind-the-scenes support to NSCBC. He’s grateful for the opportunity to support the day-to-day life of the church and help create a welcoming space for everyone who walks through the doors, and is especially glad to be part of a church that values both deep-rooted faith and meaningful connection. Carl lives in Peabody and enjoys travel, film, cooking, and learning about science and history.

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Laura Range

Minister of Children and Families

Laura and her husband, Clay, grew up in Texas before moving to the North Shore for grad school for what they assumed would be for “two years”…in 2005, which is also when they started attending NSCBC. Suffice to say, they fell in love with the area, the people, and our church and are now raising their family here. Laura has a Bachelor of Arts, University Scholar, from Baylor University and a Master of Arts in Church History from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She is passionate about discipleship and Christian formation and wants to come alongside families as they seek to disciple their children (and be discipled in the process!) Laura and Clay have two children: Evan and Callia. Laura enjoys meals with friends, family read-alouds, and unhurried conversations.

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Amanda Lemieux

Ministry Associate for Emerging Generations

Amanda grew up on the North Shore and currently lives in Peabody with her husband, Matt, and two sons, Josh and Evan, whom she homeschools. She has a passion for children’s ministry and inclusion within the church community. She desires to see a church that fosters a welcoming, supportive, and accepting environment where all members, especially individuals with disabilities, can participate fully in the life and ministry of the church. She is exploring this passion while finishing up her doctorate of education in Strategic Christian Leadership. Her undergrad was in Social Work, while her Master’s was in Moderate Special Education. She loves running and being out in nature, especially in the fall, as Amanda loves to see God at work within His creation. She enjoys volunteering as a Parent Family Partner with Boston Children’s Cystic Fibrosis Quality Improvement team to represent and support children and families’ voices while learning much in the medical field.  

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Adam Kurihara

Minister of Worship Arts

Adam loves making music so people can worship Jesus. He grew up in sunny California where he developed an early passion for music from private piano lessons, singing in choirs, playing in a blues band, studying music composition, and serving in worship teams. In college Adam discovered the richness of choral music and liturgical traditions, prompting him to move to the Boston area to study Sacred Music at BU’s School of Theology. He graduated from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in 2022 and has most recently served as Pastor of Worship and Community Life at Trinitarian Congregational Church in Wayland, MA from 2011-2022. When not making music Adam likes cooking and enjoys biking around the North Shore. He lives with his wife Shauna, an artist and Spiritual Director, in North Beverly. 

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Julie Funderburk

Youth Minister

Some of Julie’s favorite things are stories and the many ways they can be expressed. She specifically loves noticing how God is at work in our stories and how they reflect his grace and truth. She is originally from Michigan, moved to Colorado after college for several years, and is now learning to embrace the beauty of living near the ocean (though she does miss the mountains). She was a middle and high school teacher before deciding that she wanted to dive deeper into studying how God transforms us, which led her to study Spiritual Formation at Gordon-Conwell. She is passionate about helping young people cultivate a faith that is both deeply rooted in God’s love and bears fruit in tangible acts of compassion within our communities. Julie enjoys hiking with her husband, cooking meals for her friends, and all things related to farms.

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Ruth Feins

Bookkeeper and Finance Chair

We are so grateful to have Ruth Feins serving as our Finance Committee Chair. Ruth Feins grew up in Scotland, graduating from the University of Edinburgh with a science degree. She lives in Beverly with her husband Dan, and they have two grown daughters. Ruth has been a member of NSCBC since 2007 and has served in many areas of the church over the years such as VBS, Community Care, Christian Education Committee, Children’s Ministries, Worship Team, Choir, and the Finance Committee. She has also served on staff as Bookkeeper since 2014. Her interests include singing, camping, kayaking and nature walks with the dog.

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Maria Reiss

Assistant Bookkeeper

Maria is from all over the Midwest and set down roots on the North Shore in 2009. She’s been a member of NSCBC since 2009 and has been involved in various ministry aspects of the church. She received her BA in Elementary Education from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL and received her M. Ed as a math specialist from Gordon. She currently teaches middle school math and enjoys using her love of math to benefit the church as Assistant Bookkeeper. In her spare time, Maria enjoys playing volleyball, ultimate frisbee, taking stats for the church softball team, or sitting around a campfire with friends.

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Easter Sunday Services,
April 20th
9a and 11a!

Brunch is served at 10am. Click here to Register

 

Children’s Ministry:

Nursery, Preschool Worship, and Children‘s Worship (ages 4.5-2nd grade) are during both services (instead of Sunday School).

There will be activity bags for older kids (3rd grade+) during this (shorter) worship service.

The Easter/Resurrection egg hunt will be in Preschool Worship and Children‘s Worship, instead of between the services.