​Pastor David Rohde, Head of Staff

Pastor Dave's first day at WPC was November 27, 2017. He describes his job as: to follow Jesus, listen, lead, teach, and equip. One of his favorite Bible passages is 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. Redemption, reconciliation, calling... lots of good stuff, all in one paragraph!

Dave feels that WPC has always been a church that shows Christ's love to the community in tangible ways. From the preschool, to different local and global mission partnerships, to launching a new church and other initiatives, and using our physical space to bring shalom to the Greater Conejo Valley...at its core this church has been about reminding people that they are loved by God and that God is still moving in today's world. He is thrilled to be a part of what God is doing here!

Asked to name his three favorite movies, Pastor Dave says: This is impossible. Star Wars (is claiming an entire series cheating?), Shawshank Redemption, and The Jungle Book. He lists his top three books as The Hobbit, Surprised by Hope, and Tipping Point.

When he is not at WPC, Dave spends a lot of time with his wife and three kids. They like to go on adventures (day trips and longer!), cook and eat together, watch movies, and occasionally have "PJ days" where they just lounge around the house. He tries to ride his bike a few times a week, enjoys surfing (although he doesn't get in the water as much as he used to), and is a HUGE baseball fan.

Contact Pastor Dave at [email protected] or (818) 889-1491x110.

Pastor Faith Schierholt,  Associate Pastor, Director of Youth Ministry and Mission

​I recently graduated in June from Fuller with my Master of Divinity degree, and I completed my first unit of CPE in May (Clinical Pastoral Education) at UCLA Santa Monica. I am also a candidate for ministry in the PCUSA (San Fernando Presbytery), and I hope to finish my last three ordination exams by April 2023. I have worked in youth ministry for 12 years, beginning as a junior high small group leader to program assistant. I have been blessed to see God work in and through junior high and high school students. I have a passion for youth ministry because it is the space that I first heard the Gospel and met people who loved God. I firmly believe that our students are the Church of today and tomorrow, and I love partnering alongside them as they grow into their faith and callings.

I am married; I have been married to my best friend and biggest supporter, Klaus, for seven years. We currently live in Burbank with our terrier-husky mix, Dodger. We love to travel, kayak, camp, go to Disneyland, watch movies on Disney+, and explore new food places. When I am not busy with work and family life, I like to exercise, bake, and play music. And to top off all the blessings of this year, we are expecting our first baby in March 2023! We are over the moon excited (and nervous) to be “mom and dad”, and we thank God for our miracle.

I am excited to see where God leads us together, and I feel very blessed to be a part of WPC. Looking forward to
meeting you all and worshipping alongside you very soon!

Please contact her at [email protected] or 818 889-1491 x121.

​Pieter DeVries, Facilities Manager

Facilities-wise, Pieter feels his job is "to be all things to all people all the time." He has been on the WPC staff since 2005. His favorite day of the week is Saturday, when occasionally there is nothing scheduled here on campus!

Pieter's favorite scripture passages are the 6th through 9th chapters of Genesis. He loves to read, write, watch movies, play with books, and ponder his mortality. His top three books are Das Boot (Buchheim) - everyman and his fate crammed into a submarine; 12 Lessons for Life (Peterson) - he read it 40 years too late; and Goodnight Moon (Brown) - just because!

If he could have dinner with anyone, it would be with Jacob Bronowski, author of The Ascent of Man.

A little-known fact about Pieter: when he was in the Air Force he was a Space Shuttle, Mission Specialist, finalist.

Please contact him at [email protected] or 818 889-1491 x112.

​Julie-Ann Bruskrud, Westminster Presbyterian Church Preschool & Children Director

Julie-Ann has been a part of WPCP since 2017, starting as a Student Teacher and now serving as the Preschool Director. Prior to teaching, she was a Media Planner with Rubin Postaer & Associates.

She completed her Master's in Educational Psychology and is currently completing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Cal State Northridge.

Julie-Ann respects this history and legacy of WPCP, and her commitment to children is clear. 

Contact Julie-Ann at [email protected] or 818 889-1493 x118

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Terry Monahan, Business Administrator

As business administrator, Terry is involved in most operations of the campus, with an emphasis on finance and efficiency. She was employed at WPC in 2009-2010, and again from 2017 to the present. What Terry most loves about WPC is the heartfelt intention that each ministry brings - even when the chips are down.

As a child, Terry loved singing "Jesus Loves Me" really loudly while riding her tricycle - that phrase still touches her heart and soul.

When not at WPC, Terry enjoys reading fiction, paddleboarding/kayaking, and bike riding. She would love to go river cruising in Europe or Windjammer cruising in the Caribbean with various family members.

Please contact her at [email protected] or 818 889-1491 x114.

Ed Smart, Director of Music Ministries

Ed's position is best described as helping WPC worship God, and serving others through music. He has been on staff in Music Ministries since 2011.

One of Ed's favorite Scripture passages is Luke 17:11-18, the story of Jesus cleansing the ten lepers. He hopes to have the faith and gratitude of the one Samaritan leper who came back to thank Jesus for healing him. Ed loves WPC's desire to serve and be involved in the mission field, both locally and internationally.

Ed's top three favorite movies are Citizen Kane, The Mission, and North by Northwest. Something you may not know about him is that his first job was as a ball boy for the NBA's Houston Rockets. If Ed could have dinner with anyone (past, present, or future), it would be film composer Ennio Morricone.

Please contact him at [email protected] or 818 889-1491 x122.

Brad Bietry, Organist/Pianist

One of Brad's favorite Bible stories is that of David and Goliath. He loves how the small short guy beat the giant with God's help and strength! Besides Jesus and Moses, David is one of his favorite people in the Bible because he was a musician, songwriter, worship leader and often improvised playing the Harp bringing comfort to people.

His favorite movies are Rocky III and Rocky IV, and he loves any movie about football or about musicians.

His favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

Please contact him at [email protected]