Our Staff

Pastor:  Rev. Christie Ashton

The Rev. Christie Ashton has served as our pastor since January 2010. She has undergraduate and masters degrees from The College of William and Mary, and obtained her Master of Divinity degree from Columbia Theological Seminary. Pastor Christie has served the larger church and community in a variety of roles. Currently, she is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Presbyterian Children’s Home in Talladega and a member of the Board of Directors of The Vine Pastoral Counseling Center. She and her spouse Bill have been married for over 20 years and have 4 children and a variety of pets. Pastor Christie enjoys gardening, creating art, exercise, and reading in her rare moments of spare time. Her favorite comic strip is Calvin and Hobbes and she has an unfortunate habit of randomly quoting lyrics to 1980s’ music and lines from the Monty Python movies. In her ministry, she most enjoys worship and preaching as well as connecting with people of all ages.

Music Director/Accompanist:  Adam O’Boyle

We recently welcomed our new music director and accompanist Adam O’Boyle.  Adam has degrees in Music and History from the University of Alabama and a Master of Music in Piano Performance degree from the University of Louisville.  He is also currently studying for a degree in mathematics from the University of Alabama – Huntsville.  (Because why not?)  In addition to previously serving as a musician and choir director in a variety of churches and educational institutions, Adam also teaches private piano lessons. Adam and his partner Jill enjoy hiking, reading, and antiquing together.  They also have a Yorkie named Pookie, which is probably the best name ever for a Yorkie. Adam has an impressive collection of board games, has watched The Godfather more times than he can count, and his favorite flavor of ice cream is peanut butter and chocolate. He is an incredibly talented musician and wonderful choir director, and his musical gifts enrich our worship each Sunday.

Nursery Attendant:  Brenda Brazier

Brenda Brazier is our longest serving staff member.  She has been caring for our youngest disciples and their families faithfully for over 20 years. Brenda is a licensed nurse and runs a home-based daycare during the week.  She is the youngest of five (yes, FIVE) siblings and the *only* girl, which probably explains why Brenda is completely unfazed by almost anything, and can remain cool, calm, and collected in an emergency. She has one adult daughter, and enjoys spending time with her mother, who lives here in Huntsville as well.  Her kind, compassionate, and gentle spirit truly embody Christ’s love, which she readily shares with others.

Office Administrator:  Nikki Burrell

Nikki Burrell serves as our dedicated Office Administrator, bringing a unique blend of organization, heart, and humor to the daily life of our church. A proud Navy veteran, Nikki holds a degree in Technical Management with a focus in Human Resources and is currently pursuing her MBA in Business Administration. She and her husband have called Huntsville home for nearly three years, where they’re raising their two wonderful children, Grayson (4) and Alex (10). Nikki is passionate about supporting others, creating structure, and occasionally laughing about the fact that she and her husband accidentally got married (thanks, Alabama marriage laws!). When she’s not keeping the church office running smoothly, you can find her wrangling toddlers, cheering on school activities, or on one of Alabama’s beautiful hiking trails.