The clergy of Christ Church share in preaching, teaching, leading worship services, and providing pastoral care. We also have staff with specific responsibilities over various ministries and programs here at Christ Church.
The Reverend Andrew Van Culin
Rector
Fr. Van Culin was installed as the 10th Rector of Christ Church on May 14, 2013. As the Rector, Fr. Drew serves as the chief priest, pastor, teacher, and host of the Christ Church community, is the chief custodian and advocate of the vision of Christ Church, is entrusted with the administration, execution, and oversight of the programs and assets of Christ Church, and provides leadership, direction, and supervision to the Christ Church staff.
Scott Hanoian
Associate for Worship and Liturgy
Director of Music and Organist
Director of Music and Organist
Scott Hanoian joined Christ Church as the 8th Director of Music and Organist in 2007 and is responsible for continuing the tradition of musical excellence at Christ Church Grosse Pointe. As the Director of Music, Mr. Hanoian directs the church's three liturgical choirs, the Choir of Men and Boys, the Choir of Men and Girls, the Christ Church Schola, as well as the Christ Church Chorale, and oversees the yearly concert series. Mr. Hanoian is also an active organist, accompanist, continuo artist, conductor, choral adjudicator, and guest clinician.
The Reverend Maureen Martin
Associate for Parish Life and
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
The Rev’d Maureen Martin joined Christ Church in February of 2022 as Associate for Parish Life and Community Engagement. Her leadership in our parish life includes those programs and initiatives that draw us together as a genuine community of welcome, affection, and care.
Lisa Brown
Associate for Children, Youth and
Family Ministries
Family Ministries
Lisa Abad-Brown leads a comprehensive range of religious education initiatives for our young people. At the heart is the implementation of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – a Montessori-based approach to faith formation for children. Lisa oversees sacramental enrichment for Eucharist and Confirmation, coordinates teen retreats, and a youth ministry program that explores how faith connects to contemporary culture, emphasizing service. With a graduate degree in Theology from Loyola and over 30 years as a pastoral minister, Lisa nurtures spiritual development for all ages. Lisa cherishes time with her husband and three daughters, who continue to inspire her ministry.
Leah Mannino
Director, Parent's Day Out
Leah Mannino is the Director of Early Education for Parents Day Out at Christ Church, joining CCGP in 2014. She oversees daily operations, integrating faith-based values into nurturing, development-focused programs. Leah ensures safety and compliance, manages staff, and designs curriculum reflecting the church’s mission. She fosters strong parent communication to support each child’s academic, social, and spiritual growth. Leah holds a Michigan teaching license and is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). She’s trained as a Montessori assistant and is pursuing a second master’s degree to become a Children’s Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst, continuing her commitment to lifelong learning and early childhood development.
Tim Wood
Associate for Finance and Administration
Tim Wood joined Christ Church as the Associate for Finance and Administration in November, 2024.
Tim provides strategic leadership and management for all business and administrative affairs necessary to support the ministry of Christ Church Grosse Pointe. More specifically, Tim will oversee our financial activity and record-keeping, ensure sound stewardship of all buildings and grounds, provide leadership for our financial stewardship and development, and support our IT, HR, and general office administration.
Tim provides strategic leadership and management for all business and administrative affairs necessary to support the ministry of Christ Church Grosse Pointe. More specifically, Tim will oversee our financial activity and record-keeping, ensure sound stewardship of all buildings and grounds, provide leadership for our financial stewardship and development, and support our IT, HR, and general office administration.
Jackson Merrill
Assistant Director of Music and Organist
Jackson is a graduate student in organ performance at the University of Michigan, where he was awarded the Marilyn Mason Scholarship, the Patricia Barret Ludlow Memorial Scholarship in Organ, and the Chris Schroeder Graduate Fellowship. He came to Michigan from Hartford, Connecticut where he was Organist and Director of Music Ministries at Trinity Church, Music Director for The Choir School of Hartford, and Choral Director of Trinity Academy. He holds the Bachelor of Music degree from Jacksonville University where he was awarded such honors as the Harvey Scholl Prize in Piano and the Excellence in Performance Award. Recently, Jackson was honored by The Diapason (a publication designed for organists and organ builders) as a member of their "20 under 30 Class of 2021" which "recognizes young talents in the fields of organ and harpsichord performance, organ and harpsichord building, carillon, and church music.”
Call for 2026 Vestry Nominations
Every fall, the Rector and Vestry appoint a Nominating Committee to discern and call members of Christ Church to serve on the Vestry. This faithful work, however, is never done in isolation and is best done with your prayerful support and participation. To this end, we invite you to join us in this difficult, yet sacred, task. Considering those whom you know within our community, we ask you prayerfully to discern who may be called to serve on the Vestry. To help you in your discernment,and to help the Nominating Committee in our work together, we ask that you complete the Vestry Candidate Recommendation Form for any members of Christ Church whom you discern are called to serve on the Vestry at this time. Recommendations are invited until November 6.