Staff/Leadership

Staff

Edwin Menon
  • Pastor

Bio

Edwin was originally born in Singapore. His mother is Chinese and his father is Indian, which officially makes him a “Chindian.” He came to America at the age of seven and grew up in Brookline, MA. He later returned to Singapore at the age of eighteen in order to fulfill his military duties.  

Edwin served as a public High School Mathematics teacher in the town of Hull, MA, before going to Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and starting Community City Church. Edwin loves hanging out with his wife and making her laugh with his dad jokes. In his spare time Edwin loves to fish, make buffet restaurant owners sweat when he shows up, and occasionally stunt doubles for the Hulk.

Kelsey Menon
  • Kids City Director

Bio

Originally from South Berwick, Maine, Kelsey moved to the Boston area after college. After she met Edwin, she decided to stay permanently!

Kelsey loves spending time with her husband and being outdoors with their dog Bruin. She enjoys traveling, going to the beach, and visiting her family in Maine.

Ministry Leaders

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  • Finance Team Leader
  • Monday Night Prayer Call Leader

Bio

You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can’t take the Texas out of the girl! Born and raised in Dallas, Jessica loves the Texas sun, brisket and creamed corn, and the wide open spaces. 

In 2008, Jessica followed God’s calling to leave Texas and go to Boston for graduate school. Having completed her studies in 2015, she now teaches college students full time. 

Some of Jessica’s interests include helping others with their taxes, dancing (ballroom and tap), and eating her husband’s yummy cooking. She loves being a spiritual mother and is passionate about raising future generations of Jesus followers.

  • Tech Team Leader

Bio

Yelmar is originally from Azerbaijan, but he lived 5 years in Poland, studied his Masters in Economics and worked as an IT specialist before coming to the United States in 2019. He attends Cambridge College where he is studying for his MBA in Management. 

Yelmar is an entrepreneur and he tries to create a new technological company  to help people facilitate the way they commute. He enjoys travelling, fishing, playing soccer, reading, and writing short stories and poems. He loves to meet new people and learn new things.

 

  • Tech Team Leader

Bio

Calvin was born and raised in Melrose, Massachusetts but currently lives in Billerica where he has been living for the past 10 years. Because of his love of the Bay State due to its resourcefulness, convenience, and great food, his educational and work experiences have all been in Massachusetts.

In his spare time, Calvin likes to play chess, exercise, and hang out with friends. He is also a connoisseur and gourmand of bagels. In addition, Calvin frequently takes frequent power naps to help him get through the day and is an avid night owl.

 

  • Welcome and Hospitality Team Leader

Bio

VG was born and raised in Melrose, where she currently lives with her husband Denis. VG has three children, five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. She has two special grand dogs named Benny and Oscar. 

VG is a retired insurance agent who enjoys spending time at the beach, going out to eat with friends, and playing dominoes. Being a die hard Patriots fan, you will often find VG in various Patriots attire, ready to cheer her team on.

 

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  • Welcome and Hospitality Team Leader

Bio

Eric was originally born in Nairobi, Kenya and moved to the Boston area for college at the age of 18. From this time, he has called various metro Boston areas including Malden home and has steadily become acclimated to the cold New England winters.

Eric loves being a host and ensuring people feel at home. He enjoys spending time with friends, watching movies, exploring new places, and is an avid American football fan.

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  • Creative Arts Team Leader

Bio

Born in Kenya, this self-appointed “Kenyan Queen” has lived in the United States for most of her life. She is passionate about connecting with people from all walks of life. 

During the week, Bernice likes to nerd out in her finance job but when she is not doing that she loves creating Pinterest boards full of puppies and watching movies.

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  • Media Team Leader

Bio

Shanmukha, or Mookie as he goes by, was born in India and moved to the United States just after turning one year old. From there, he was raised in Boston, MA. 

Mookie has worked for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for ten years in the Health Information Management Services. In his spare time, Mookie likes to follow Boston sports, go to the movies, and go shopping.