Rector — The Rev. Bruce McNab
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The Rev. Bruce McNab became rector of Christ Church in January of 2004, his third "tour of duty" in the Diocese of Colorado. Educated at Austin College in his native Texas, Princeton University, the General Theological Seminary, and London University, Fr. Bruce intended to be a history professor until God sent him in another direction. Ordained to the priesthood in 1972, he served as curate of St. Paul’s in Lakewood, CO,1974-77 after being a graduate student; as rector of St. Andrew's Church in Panama City, FL, 1977-85; and from1985 to the end of 1994 as rector of Christ Church, Denver. He was Vicar of Christ Church, Bangkok, Thailand, 1995-97; and then St. John's, Midland, MI, 1997-2003. He has been a guest preacher, conference and workshop speaker and retreat leader for vestries, parishes, dioceses, and organizations. As a pastor, his personal interests are in the teaching of Scripture, renewal of worship, organizational change, and total ministry development. He is a member of the board of the Church Army, USA. Bruce does not ski (unusual for anyone living in Aspen), and he says that he doesn’t have any hobbies except playing with grandchildren, listening to music, reading, walking, and watching Rockies baseball on TV with Joan. Since their marriage in 1992, he has had a team ministry with his wife, the Rev. Joan McNab, a vocational deacon.

Parish Deacon — The Rev. Joan T. McNab
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Deacon Joan McNab was raised in Ohio and graduated from the Ohio State University and St. Thomas Theological Seminary in Denver. Ordained as a deacon in 1991, her ministry focus has been on lay ministry enablement, pastoral care, Scripture teaching, parish administration, and building nurturing relationships among Christian women. Her Bible study groups for women have been very warmly received in the parishes she has served. Joan has numerous interests, including knitting, gardening, hiking, music, and maintaining close ties with family. She is an avid sports fan. The McNabs have a blended family of seven children and ten grandchildren living in Colorado, California, and Montana.

Director of Music — Dr. Andrew Palmer Todd
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Andrew Palmer Todd has served as Music Director at Christ Church since September, 2002. He received his undergraduate education at Northwestern University, a master’s from Mannes College of Music, and a doctorate in musical arts from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Before becoming a church musician, Andrew was a professional soccer player. Prior to joining the staff at Christ Church, he worked at churches in New York City and Oregon. Andrew established the Music in the West End concert series at Christ Church in 2004, a series of winter musical events that have proved very popular.  Andrew Todd is married to Lauren Dailey, and they have a young son, Jackson. His favorite Colorado activities are trail running and fly fishing.

Parish Administrator /Bookkeeper — Kelly Pazar
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Kelly Pazar joined the Christ Church staff at the end of October, 2005. She has a degree in accounting from Pace University and was a stay-at-home mom for 8 years before resuming work outside the home in 2001. She held a position at Snowmass Chapel similar to her present job at Christ Church, and she and her family are still members of the Snowmass Chapel congregation. Kelly lives in Snowmass Village with her husband, Jerry, who is Produce Manager at the Snowmass Village Market, and their son, Cole. Kelly and Jerry moved to Colorado in 1991 from Westchester County, New York, where Kelly worked for 7 years for MONY Financial Services.