Christ Community Church of the South Hills

Ministry & Leadership

Staff

The Staff directs the day-to-day affairs of the ministries of Christ Community Church. A primary responsibility of the Staff is to serve ministry team leaders and empower them as they build and coordinate ministry teams that will accomplish the work of God.

Marlaena Cochran (Director of Spiritual Formation)
Katherine Sikma (Young Adult and Campus MInistry)
Terry Timm (Lead Pastor)
Joe Veltri (Music and Worship Facilitator)

Marlaena Cochran

Marlaena was born in Columbus OH and moved around quite a bit before coming to Pittsburgh in the 10th grade. A graduate of Grove City College and Duquesne University School of Law, she has also completed coursework at Reformed Theological Seminary and received training through the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. In the fall of 2008 she is beginning a two-year learning experience in spiritual direction through the Christos Center for Spiritual Formation. She is single and thoroughly enjoys being an aunt to Abby, Nathaniel, Rachel and Eli. She is an avid tennis player and plays in both USTA leagues as well as the Pittsburgh Tennis League.

10 Words (or Phrases) that Describe You: daughter of God; follower of Jesus; servant of the church; butterfly and becoming; lifelong learner; X Files fan (and other sci fi); music enthusiast (esp Matchbox Twenty and Chris Tomlin); NTRP 4.0; ISTJ; a mystery

Significant Scripture (life prayer verses): “I ask--ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory--to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for his followers, oh, the utter extravagance of his work in us who trust him--endless energy, boundless strength!” (Ephesians 1:17-19 MSG)

Vision and Prayer for Christ Community Church: love God completely, love ourselves correctly, love others compassionately.

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Katherine Sikma

Katherine is a native of Grand Rapids, MI. After graduating from Calvin College in 2004, she moved to the Pittsburgh area to work for the Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO). During her first three years on staff, she served at a church as the Director of Student Ministry, working with Robert Morris University students. She completed a Master’s degree in Higher Education at Geneva College in 2007. She served for two years as an Area Director and Development Associate for the CCO, supervising campus staff and raising money for the organization. In the spring of 2009, CCCSH began its partnership with the CCO, and she joined us to work with young adults and students at Point Park University. She is single and loves living in Pittsburgh.

10 Words (or Phrases) that Describe You: Abba’s Beloved, ENFJ, lover of language, laughter, learning, games, stories, college students, community, and redemption.

Significant Scripture (life prayer verses): Isaiah 42:1-7, “…I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison, and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.”

Vision and Prayer for Christ Community Church: That we would dedicate ourselves to seek first the Kingdom of God, and that we would be the hands and feet of Christ in the world as He is making everything new.

Terry Timm

Background: Born in Milwaukee, WI and moved to Pittsburgh when I was in the 4th grade (been here ever since). Spent a whole lot of time in school (Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and Northern Seminary). Married (Patty) with kids (Nathan, Hannah, Sam and Abby).

10 Words that Describe You: God-worshipper, Christ-follower, family man, U2 fan, guitars rule, book-lover

Significant Scripture: “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)

Vision and Prayer for Christ Community Church: that day by day we would grow in our love for God, for one another, and for our world.

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Joe Veltri

Background: Native of the south Hills of Pittsburgh. Part technical, part business, jack of all trades – master of none. Married to my partner in life, best friend - Margie.

10 Words that describe me: child-of-God, student–of-Christ, husband, minister-of-music, audiophile, don’t-toss-it, lets-fix-it, facilitator, instrument-of-praise, guitar player.

Significant Scripture: “Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre (guitar), praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the LORD (Psalm 150)

Vision and Prayer for Christ Community Church: A community where folks desire to be. A family where we all grow closer in our walk with our Lord. A place where in Christ, we share the hope, the grace, and life everlasting - with all God’s children.