Staff

Ministry and Program Staff (click on the name to email)

Reverend Dr. Jonathan B. Hall has served as FCC's Senior Pastor since November 2017. He was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama and served as the Senior Pastor of First Christian Church in Ventura, CA for over seven years. Dr. Hall holds a BA in Religion and Sociology/Anthropology from Transylvania University, a Masters of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry in Spiritual Formation from Claremont School of Theology, as well as a Certificate of Ecumenical Studies from Bossey Ecumenical Institute in Geneva, Switzerland. You can find his sermons on the Sermon Page, and read more of his thoughts on his blog, Organic Spirituality. In his free time, Jonathan likes to go to the water park with his family, mountain bike, hike, train for triathlons, travel, play pickleball or racquetball, and read
historical books with lots of footnotes. His favorite Bible verses are Joshua 1:9 and Micah 6:8.

Hana Bustillos has served as FCC's Lay Associate Pastor since January 2016. She was born and raised in Sacramento, CA, and has attended and served in Disciples churches all of her life. She staffs the Young Adult Ministries, Youth Ministries, and carries general pastoral responsibilities. Hana also serves on the Central Rocky Mountain Region Youth Ministry Committee. She has a BA in History from San Francisco State University, and an MA in American History from the University of Nebraska Kearney. In her spare time, Hana loves spending time with her husband and sons, hiking, reading historical fiction, and baking. Her favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 4:4-6.

Reverend Lynn Smith is FCC's Pastor of Spiritual Care. She is a graduate of Loyola University - Chicago and graduated in 2014 with an M.Div. and Master of Pastoral Studies with a specialty in Health Care Chaplaincy. Since 2013, she has served as a Volunteer Police Chaplain for the Colorado Springs Police Department. First licensed and commissioned in 2015 as a Minister, she was ordained in November 2017 at FCC by the Central Rocky Mountain Region. Lynn serves as Secretary on the Central Rocky Mountain Regional Board and is a Certified Spiritual Director.
Lynn's special interests include pastoral visits in varied settings, disaster chaplaincy, spiritual formation, human trafficking, and mentoring younger women. Her hobbies include making fairy gardens, caring for three cats, reading historical fiction and non-fiction, and listening to contemporary Christian music. She is still licensed as a Registered Nurse in Illinois. The Bible verses that guide her life are Psalm 46:10 and Micah 6:8.

Norman Heimer is FCC's Coordinator of Small Groups Ministry. Norman has a PhD in Chemistry and taught chemistry for many years, most recently at the United States Air Force Academy. He is a long-time FCC member and volunteer. Norm continues to give significant volunteer time in his role as Coordinator and to the upkeep of FCC's gardens.

Laura Hatler is FCC's Family Ministries Coordinator. She is a long-time participant and volunteer at FCC and joined the staff in 2015. Laura has staff and program oversight for our children's educational ministries and the youth program, and oversees our staff Sunday School teachers.

Gaylord Hatler is Facilities Manager, with responsibilities for building and facilities oversight. Gay is also Senior Pastor Emeritus, having served as FCC's Senior Pastor from the early '90s to 2005.

Worship and Music Staff (click on the name to email)

Carol Wilson, FCC's Organist, received her B.Mus. in organ & piano performance from Colorado State University in 1973, and her M.Mus. in organ & piano performance from the University of Kansas in 1989. Carol has served First Christian Church as organist, accompanist and manager of the concert series since 1989. Prior to coming to Colorado Springs, Carol taught organ and piano and was university organist at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas. She has held positions as church organist and given organ and piano concerts in Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and Missouri. She studied organ with Robert Cavarra and James Higdon and piano with Wendell Diebel and James Winerock, and has played in masterclasses for many notable artists. Carol is also an adjunct piano instructor at Colorado College, accompanies in the community, and is an active performer on organ, piano and harpsichord. In addition to the Music Ministry, Carol is also part of the pastoral staff as Pastoral Visitor and is in charge of FCC's gardens.

Support Staff (click on the name to email)

Diana Serna - Ministry Assistant for Administration & Finance
Heather Alvarado - Ministry Assistant & Communication's
Josh Vigil - Custodian
Holly Vigil - Sunday Host/Custodian
Ray Killian - Building Security Assistant