FBC Benicia
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Meet Our Staff and Ministry Leaders

Our dedicated team of staff, board members, and ministry leaders is here to walk alongside you. Whether you’re looking for spiritual guidance, prayer, encouragement, or practical resources to help you grow in your faith, we’re here to support you every step of the way. No matter where you are on your journey, you belong here—and we’re honored to serve and walk with you.

Our Staff Family

Here to Walk With You Every Step of the Way

Senior Pastor
Matt Skrabec

Lead Pastor since 2017, Matt loves teaching the Bible, good food, and life in Benicia with Amber, Zoe, and Shepherd.

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Executive Ministry Director
Wendy Young

Looking for Wendy? You can find her at the Majestic Cafe on First St.

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Church Administrator
Tanya Rubio

Will order an Iced Coffee even when its snowing outside.

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Communications Manager
Kendra Petrellese

Fueled by prayer, faith…and Diet Coke. Lots of Diet Coke.

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Youth Ministry Director
Amber Skrabec

Amber loves getting lost in a good book...and running outside, rain, shine, or blizzard - no matter what the forecast says!

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Sunday Kids Ministry Director
Trish Alava

Creating a place where kids love Jesus and have a blast!

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VBS and Kids Choir Director
Deron Shackleford

Deron has called FBC home for 40 years. He loves music, good food, and creating a warm, welcoming place for families to grow in faith.

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Music Director
Ryan Habegger

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Worship Leader
Ron Garcia

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Tech Team Lead
Matt Rutledge

If it's broken, I want to fix it.

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Worship Leader
Angie Chavis

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Worship Leader
Arne Alava

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Youth Leader
Marcos Jaime

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Youth Leader
Paul Velichko

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Senior Pastor
Matt Skrabec

Lead Pastor since 2017, Matt loves teaching the Bible, good food, and life in Benicia with Amber, Zoe, and Shepherd.

See more info
Executive Ministry Director
Wendy Young

Looking for Wendy? You can find her at the Majestic Cafe on First St.

See more info
Church Administrator
Tanya Rubio

Will order an Iced Coffee even when its snowing outside.

See more info
Communications Manager
Kendra Petrellese

Fueled by prayer, faith…and Diet Coke. Lots of Diet Coke.

See more info
Youth Ministry Director
Amber Skrabec

Amber loves getting lost in a good book...and running outside, rain, shine, or blizzard - no matter what the forecast says!

See more info
Sunday Kids Ministry Director
Trish Alava

Creating a place where kids love Jesus and have a blast!

See more info
VBS and Kids Choir Director
Deron Shackleford

Deron has called FBC home for 40 years. He loves music, good food, and creating a warm, welcoming place for families to grow in faith.

See more info
Music Director
Ryan Habegger

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Worship Leader
Ron Garcia

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Tech Team Lead
Matt Rutledge

If it's broken, I want to fix it.

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Worship Leader
Angie Chavis

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Worship Leader
Arne Alava

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Youth Leader
Marcos Jaime

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Youth Leader
Paul Velichko

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Our Church Board

Faithfully Guiding FBC Forward

Chairman of the Board; Finance Oversight
Steve Fretwell

My wife tells me I’m not everyone’s cup of tea; I’m glad we’re not in London.

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Youth Leader
Paul Velichko

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Benevolence Ministry
Michael Rydman

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Senior Pastor
Matt Skrabec

Lead Pastor since 2017, Matt loves teaching the Bible, good food, and life in Benicia with Amber, Zoe, and Shepherd.

See more info
Executive Ministry Director
Wendy Young

Looking for Wendy? You can find her at the Majestic Cafe on First St.

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Larry McLouth

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Young Adults Ministry
Chris & Gee Dugan

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Connie Kuhn

Connie is the first on the dance floor and the last one to leave it!

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Magda Santos

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Bryan Maxwell

I'm not a loser at golf, I make winners possible.

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Jacob Olson

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Chairman of the Board; Finance Oversight
Steve Fretwell

My wife tells me I’m not everyone’s cup of tea; I’m glad we’re not in London.

See more info
Youth Leader
Paul Velichko

..

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Benevolence Ministry
Michael Rydman

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Senior Pastor
Matt Skrabec

Lead Pastor since 2017, Matt loves teaching the Bible, good food, and life in Benicia with Amber, Zoe, and Shepherd.

See more info
Executive Ministry Director
Wendy Young

Looking for Wendy? You can find her at the Majestic Cafe on First St.

See more info

Larry McLouth

...

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Young Adults Ministry
Chris & Gee Dugan

...

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Connie Kuhn

Connie is the first on the dance floor and the last one to leave it!

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Magda Santos

..

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Bryan Maxwell

I'm not a loser at golf, I make winners possible.

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Jacob Olson

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Meet Our Ministry Leaders

Leading with Heart, Serving with Purpose

Young Adults Ministry
Chris & Gee Dugan

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Facilities Ministry Leader
Dennis Brammer

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Prayer Ministry Leader
Debbie Fretwell

Been there done that but still willing to help where needed

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Care Ministry Leader
Carol Garcia

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Worship Leader
Ron Garcia

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Friendship Club & Missions Ministry Leader
Joan Gardenhire

I love being a grandma! What a blessing!

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Men's Ministry Leader
Eric Gramlow

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Women's Ministry Leader
Cheryl Lane

The Thoughtful Organizer with a Heart for Community

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Women's Ministry Leadersho
Raylene Vega

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Hospitality Ministry Leader
Emily Francis

Fueled by faith, fellowship, and maybe a little too much Ice Cold Coke—oh, and always lots of love from my dogs

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Hospitality Ministry Leader
Clair Howard

Known to run so she can eat chocolate chip cookies!

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Community Groups Ministry Leader
Randy Young

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Young Families Ministry
Katelyn Kolysko

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Young Families Ministry
Zhanna Velichko

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Young Adults Ministry
Chris & Gee Dugan

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Facilities Ministry Leader
Dennis Brammer

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Prayer Ministry Leader
Debbie Fretwell

Been there done that but still willing to help where needed

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Care Ministry Leader
Carol Garcia

..

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Worship Leader
Ron Garcia

..

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Friendship Club & Missions Ministry Leader
Joan Gardenhire

I love being a grandma! What a blessing!

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Men's Ministry Leader
Eric Gramlow

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Women's Ministry Leader
Cheryl Lane

The Thoughtful Organizer with a Heart for Community

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Women's Ministry Leadersho
Raylene Vega

..

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Hospitality Ministry Leader
Emily Francis

Fueled by faith, fellowship, and maybe a little too much Ice Cold Coke—oh, and always lots of love from my dogs

See more info
Hospitality Ministry Leader
Clair Howard

Known to run so she can eat chocolate chip cookies!

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Community Groups Ministry Leader
Randy Young

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Young Families Ministry
Katelyn Kolysko

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Young Families Ministry
Zhanna Velichko

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