Meet DCC's staff and Session.
Our Leadership
Our Session
the governing body of the church
DCC's Session Elders: Kwabena Asante, Brad Barber, Zoe Tilton, Alf Brandt, Jan Soller, Deborah Luthi, Joe Yun, Sallie-Grace Tate, Alisha Woo, Elena Fuchs, Vai Ramanathan, Ryan Baum, and JoAnn Diel (clerk).
OUR STAFF
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REV. WES NORDMAN Interim Pastor
Rev. Wes Nordman grew up in Manteca, California, and his early spiritual experiences were shaped by the Pentecostal tradition of his family and church. As a young adult, he had a crisis of faith and left the church. Gradually, through exposure to existentialist philosophy and the discovery of Reformed theology, he found a faith that resonated with him.
Wes attended Princeton Theological Seminary, mostly to explore his spiritual interests but also to avoid going to work, graduating with a Master of Divinity Degree. He was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament at Stockton First Presbyterian Church in 1993.
In his 30 years of ministry, Wes has served churches in Seattle, nearby Dixon, Utah, and most recently Sacramento. He has also served as the Bridge Executive Presbyter for the North Central California Presbytery.
Wes’ interests include existential theology and psychology, as well as via negativa spiritual practices. He has been married to his wife, Shelby, for over 30 years, and they have four adult children, one grandchild and one incredibly demanding dog. Envelope
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EMMA TURNBULL Minister of Music and Liturgy
Emma is from Edinburgh, Scotland and studied voice and piano at the Royal Scottish Conservatoire and the University of British Columbia. She holds a Master of Music Degree in Operatic studies and sang professionally for fifteen years in the UK Europe and South America upon graduating. She was the Director of Music at St. Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh for 14 years and ran a successful vocal studio. Emma enjoys a wide variety of worship styles and music, and is acutely aware of the important role music plays within the service and the way it should be communicated within a worship setting. Emma also took part in DCC's Anti Racism Training and is committed to bringing about cultural and structural change in religious Institutions. Emma’s husband Juan works for the Consulate of Mexico and they have a daughter, Carmen. Envelope
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KATE BOXETH Minister of Youth & Children, Communications Manager
Kate started working with young people when she was young herself! Since 2003, Kate has worked with IVCF, PCUSA’s Young Adult Volunteer Program, and a large non-denominational church in Portland, OR with children, middle and high school, college students, and international ministry. She earned a Master of Divinity from Portland Seminary in 2011. In 2013, She joined staff at Davis Community Church as the Minister of Children and Youth, and she began Managing Communications in 2024. Kate enjoys singing, acting, hiking, playing Ultimate Frisbee, theorizing about the future of the Christian church, and the occasional strategy board game. She and her husband, Tim, have three children: Allie, Lindsay, and Daniel. Envelope
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DEBORAH JORY Office Administrator
Deborah graduated from UC Berkley. She is an ordained elder at DCC; she’s been part of our ministry since 2003. She understands our mission and ministry and enjoys deep and broad relationships among our members and leaders. In addition, she has vast experience working with community organizations that serve those challenged by mental illness, substance abuse, economic insecurity and homelessness. For a number of years she ran her own business downtown. In her personal time, Deborah enjoys hiking, bird watching, and volunteering. Envelope
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BRETT KERSTEN Minister of Finance
Brett Kersten, DCC’s Minister of Finance, has extensive experience in non-profit accounting, having served both Cal Aggie Christian Association and the Bread of Life Center. Brett is responsible for financial accounting, payroll administration and financial reporting. His educational background focused on computer science and database management. He has also pursued graduate work in counseling and holistic health. Brett works 24 hours per week and is in the office on Mondays 9a.m.-2 p.m. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Elizabeth Fulmer, and family, running the greenbelt, riding his bicycle, building computers, cooking plant-based meals, reading, meditating, and spending time with their grandbaby, Andy Josephine MacCaughey Schmidt. Envelope
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LISA SCHULTZ Director of Operations
Lisa has dedicated most of her career to nonprofit and public service administration, driven by a passion for fostering community and enhancing societal well-being. She holds a master’s degree in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga University and a bachelor’s degree in History from SUNY Buffalo. Lisa's diverse professional experience spans healthcare, low-income housing and homelessness, a national laboratory, and public transit, including a recent role at TriMet in Portland, OR.
Lisa and her husband, Erik, enjoy gardening, hiking, fitness and an enthusiastic appreciation for culinary arts. Currently, Lisa is learning to scuba dive and plans to bring her love of photography underwater with her. Lisa has 2 adult children: her son Joel, a union organizer and artist in Portland, and her daughter Katherine, a biochemist in Seattle. Envelope -
MICHAEL GLICK Organist
Michael Glick holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from UC Santa Cruz and a master's degree in Organ Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory. He is delighted to have been selected as DCC's organist. He has served in this capacity in the past and feels particularly blessed to serve here in Davis. This ministry of music is one that he feels especially called to.
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BRIAN BORHANY Communications Assistant
Brian manages DCC's worship and event communications. He joined the staff in 2021, helping to run the church's YouTube streams as well as providing childcare. Brian has extensive experience and skill with technology. Since 2020, he has handled IT and marketing for Second Chance Education, a nonprofit that works with refugees and low-income individuals to find education and employment in Sacramento. Brian is an undergraduate student at UC Davis studying international relations. Envelope
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DAVE ROBERTS Maintenance Staff
Dave is our maintenance man extraordinaire!
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AARON STRATTON-QUIRK Facility Attendant
Aaron works to set up events and make the campus welcoming to visitors. He grew up in Davis and worked for the California Conservation Corps. He does landscaping locally and enjoys camping, biking, reading, video games, swimming and rivers.
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REV. DR. STEPHEN MOON Catalyst for Mosaics
Rev. Dr. Stephen Moon is a dynamic intercultural catalyst, evangelist, and Mosaics pastor with an eclectic mix of talents. From graphic artistry and music to mentorship, writing, and mastering multiple languages, Stephen is a creative force committed to shaping vibrant, transformative communities. His mission is to empower the next generations—Gen XYZ and Alpha—helping them uncover their spiritual gifts and become trailblazers of positive change. Like a mosaic artist piecing together beautiful fragments, Stephen envisions a world where diverse individuals unite to create something greater than the sum of their parts.
Stephen’s journey has been shaped by a passion for exploring different cultures and a profound spiritual awakening. These experiences propelled him to become the founding pastor of Intercultural Mosaics, where he brings people from all walks of life together. Within the presbytery, Stephen has served as Chair of the Nominating Committee and Co-Chair of the Executive Presbyter Search Committee. He is currently a Member-At-Large of the NCCP Council. He has been married to his love and partner, Grace, for 40 years. Together, they are the proud parents of two accomplished children. Envelope
